Gary Tate

Experience

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  Enterprise Rent-A-Car

  Feb 2003 - Apr 2004

  Transportation Coordinator
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  Harley-Davidson Motor Company

  Apr 2004 - Oct 2012

  •Perform real world and accelerated course test on pre-production, motorcycles for research, development, and data collections using latest data acquisition somat equiptment and software. Administrator to asset calibrations and management. Continuously studying HD PHD service mauals and procedures. •MSF Certified- Expert Level ,Certified Keith Code-California superbike school-expert level; high speed. •Proficient experience in supervising, dispatching, leading and motivating a team/shift of up to 12 while being customer, goal, and detail oriented. •Documented shift supervision experience of 5-12 employees; including but not limited to scheduling, prioritizing work load, team origination/ training with new hires, and skill deficiency training. Certified with numerous year of experience in high/ top speed/ transmission/ trike, and side car tests and vehicles. •Proficient in duty cycle orientation and vehicle and inspection documentation.•Mentor and demonstrate aspects of safety, industrial hygiene and ergonomics. •Proactively lead and guide stakeholders to achieve success and create a Partnering environment. Show less •Central point of contact for test vehicle shipping, manifest generation, and provide multiple facility logistics coordination. Distribute parts for H-D service, O.E., and P&A applications within FVT&E procedures and guidelines. •Properly dispatch drivers to Handle International and Domestic shipping, receiving, and operations using software systems in order to maintain an appropriate inventory management system; generate manifest, BOL, Hazardous Material documentation, compliance with all regulations in regard to US Customs, DOT, FDA and EPA. •Take initiatives to delegate the planning, negotiation and coordination between distribution centers, suppliers, mechanics, engineers, and necessary stakeholders to maintain a cost effective parts and vehicle inventory system in a quick changing manufacturing/ warehousing and full vehicle test environment. •Prioritize work based on work order priority, available resources, and product availability. Able to conduct methods and activities in tracking department productivity and quality control levels in association with ISO standards of business. •Monitor, document and forecast daily fuel consumption for entire HD test facility. •I receive annual Official Harley Davidson Forklift re-certification. I am also Hazmat and OSHA 1 and 10 hour classroom certified. I provide leadership to the safety policies, programs, processes and safety culture improvement at the facility. •Develop strategies, standards and solutions for occupational injury and illness prevention,Compliance assurance, and behavioral performance based on regulations (OSHA), best practiceStandards (ANSI, NFPA, ACGIH, etc.), data analysis and trend tracking Show less

  • Special Test Rider

    Apr 2004 - Oct 2012

  • Parts/ Shipping and Recieving Specialist TTF/ APG

    Apr 2004 - Jan 2012
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  Generac Power Systems

  Oct 2012 - May 2017

  Sr. Lab Planner/ Scheduler
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  Konecranes

  Jan 2018 - Apr 2019

  Service Planner
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  JX Truck Center

  Apr 2019 - Feb 2024

  Shop Foreman
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  Rosen Automotive Group

  Mar 2022 - Oct 2022

  Service Advisor
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  Indian Motorcycle of Metro Milwaukee

  Feb 2024 - Jul 2024

  Service Manager
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  Aring Equipment Company, Inc.

  Jul 2024 - now

  Warranty Manager