Joseph Bard
Sikeston
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Stogies of Sikeston, enhancing sales and profitability through strategic operations management and exceptional team building. Skilled in welding techniques and inventory control, I excel in fostering customer relationships and motivating teams to exceed targets. Achievements include significantly increasing production efficiency and maintaining high safety standards.
Certified in Kaizen Lean Business Management and Manufacturing
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Stogies of Sikeston
03.2022 - Current
- Managed budget implementations, employee reviews, training, schedules, and contract negotiations.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase sales and profitability.
- Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.
Trailer Technician
CRAFTSMAN Trailers
04.2019 - 03.2022
- Managed multiple concurrent tasks effectively, prioritizing workload to meet deadlines without compromising attention to detail.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry advancements in trailer technology through regular training and professional development courses.
- Communicated proactively with service advisors regarding job status updates or potential delays, keeping clients informed throughout the repair process.
- Streamlined the trailer repair process by implementing a detailed documentation system for tracking work orders and parts inventory.
Welder/Fabricator
Viking-Cives Midwest
12.2016 - 04.2019
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
Line Leader/ Trailer Assembler/Welder
Manac Trailers USA
03.2013 - 12.2016
- Supervised updating procedures for working documents such as shift reports and handovers.
- Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
- Collaborated with manager on performance-related issues and employee performance reviews.
- Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.
- Reduced downtime through proactive equipment maintenance and timely troubleshooting of issues.
- Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
- Maintained communication across key departments and senior leadership team.
Department Manager
Walmart
02.2009 - 03.2013
- Oversaw inventory management processes, maintaining optimal stock levels while minimizing waste and losses due to shrinkage or obsolescence.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure seamless coordination in achieving company-wide objectives.
- Improved customer satisfaction rates through attentive service, prompt issue resolution, and continuous process improvements.
- Maintained a professional work environment by addressing conflicts proactively and fostering open communication among staff members.
Welder/Fabricator
Viking-Cives Midwest
05.1996 - 08.2007
- Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
- Maintained clean working environment by consistently organizing tools and equipment, promoting workplace safety.
- Demonstrated versatility in various welding methods including MIG, TIG, Stick, and Flux Core Welding techniques.
- Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
- Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
- Operated hoists, cranes, and power tools to dismantle equipment to find and remove defective parts.
- Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
- Prepared welding equipment to perform advanced welding work.
- Enhanced welding quality by following precise welding procedures and maintaining proper equipment settings.
- Removed and repaired unacceptable welds with air arc and grinder to meet quality guidelines.
- Utilized blueprints and diagrams to compare finished products against design specifications.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict compliance with safety regulations and guidelines.
- Increased production efficiency with expert time management skills and adherence to project deadlines.
- Assisted in blueprint reading and interpretation for accurate alignment of parts during assembly process.
- Completed welding projects using gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, flux-cored arc, plasma arc, and shielded metal arc equipment.
- Optimized material usage by accurately measuring and cutting required components prior to welding.
Education
Criminal Justice
Three Rivers Community College
Poplar Bluff, MOSkills
- Leadership and team building
- Problem resolution
- Operations management
- Team player
- Efficient multi-tasker
- Effective leader
- Time management
- Customer relations
- Training and development
- Staff training
- Inventory control
- Customer relationship management
- Staff supervision
- Goal setting
- Verbal and written communication
- Motivation
Timeline
General Manager
Stogies of Sikeston
03.2022 - Current
Trailer Technician
CRAFTSMAN Trailers
04.2019 - 03.2022
Welder/Fabricator
Viking-Cives Midwest
12.2016 - 04.2019
Line Leader/ Trailer Assembler/Welder
Manac Trailers USA
03.2013 - 12.2016
Department Manager
Walmart
02.2009 - 03.2013
Welder/Fabricator
Viking-Cives Midwest
05.1996 - 08.2007
Criminal Justice
Three Rivers Community College
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