Richard K.

About Richard K.

As Vice President of Operations at Valley Tool & Manufacturing, I lead the Operations…

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   Valley Tool & Manufacturing Company

   Jul 2014 — Present · Hughson, CA, US

   COOResponsible for Operations, Accounting and HR departments to ensure the successful operation and growth of the business. Key Achievements• Identified significant opportunities in managing operations, parts and maintenance leading to a 30% profit increase year over year for 3 consecutive years. • Responsible for the daily operations of the company including Manufacturing (fabrication, machining, painting and assembly), Purchasing, A/R, A/P, Finance and HR. Overseeing 53 employees. • Collaborate closely with Product Development, Sales and Marketing to ensure speed to market and positive brand progression.• Developed daily, weekly and monthly operational metrics to give management and company ownership greater insight to the business. • Responsible for annual budget and forecast planning process and presentation to the Board of Directors. • Manage supplier negotiation and customer complaints resolution. • Implemented MAS 200 bill of materials for all finished goods resulting greater inventory control accuracy which reduced holding inventory by 20%. • Oversee production planning utilizing current and historic demand analysis to effectively manage operations schedules and labor. • Designed and implemented a cross training program for all production personnel resulting in a 50% reduction of OT hours while increasing employee morale. • Manage OSHA compliance for the company.

Education

• Southern New Hampshire University

  Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration, Management and Operations