Troy Mills

Experience

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  Melling Tool Co.

  Apr 1998 - Sept 2000

  CMM Operator
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  AJ Tool Co.

  Sept 2000 - Apr 2008

  General Manager

  General Manager (July 2006-Feb. 2008) Reporting to the owner, increased delivery time by 15 percent while cutting costs by 28 percent, including eliminating the need for an additional Production Manager. Led the company to improve quality standards, including achieving ISO compliance. Managed a $1 million annual operating budget. Helped to develop and launch a production facility in Mexico, including equipment, facility and hiring six staff. Production Manager (Sept. 2004-July 2006) Boosted delivery times and quality standards by 15 percent and lowered overall costs by 16 percent. Played an integral role helping to design a series of 15 machines for a large design and build project. Quality Manager (May 2002-Sept. 2004)Quality Technician (Sept. 2000-May 2002) Show less

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  Velocity Manufacturing, LLC.

  Apr 2008 - Apr 2014

  Plant Manager

   Reporting to the Vice President, spearheaded improvements to design and production capabilities, including saving 25 percent in overhead costs by streamlining production processes. Lowered scrap and returned product by 90 percent as a result of refining the entire quality program. Fostered and developed relationships with customers, including helping to generate new business. Managed a $2.5 million dollar budget and a team of 10 personnel, and hired three of the staff.

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  Albion Machine & Tool

  Apr 2008 - Jun 2018

  Creating and maintaining annual budgets. Business plan development. Developed strategies and goals to expand customer base Lead and/or prepare all project and job quotes. Increased sales by more than 20% during the recession. Developed a system of fiscal checks and balances in order to eliminate wasteful spending. Reduced overall costs by more than 15%. Began the ISO Certification process and developed the Quality & Procedures manuals. Negotiated union contracts. Systematically improved design and production capabilities. Responsible for employee evaluations and all hiring/termination duties. 5S implementation Show less  Reporting to the President, lead daily operations and maintenance schedules, including a staff of 30 personnel. Design and conceptualize fixtures, gauges and custom machines for use in the manufacturing industry. Communicate with customers to develop solutions to production maintenance problems. Develop and manage an up to $4 million annual budget, including making all purchasing decisions. Prepare all project quotes ranging in value up to $4.5 million and negotiate contracts with unions. Accomplishments:  Lowered overall costs by more than 15 percent. Improved design and production capabilities by purchasing better software. Played an integral role helping to expand the customer base by 8 percent by collaborating with senior management colleagues, and boosted sales by more than 20 percent, even during a recession.  Interviewed and hired staff. Instituted best practices, including leading the company toward ISO certification.  Developed quality and procedure manuals, as well as the company’s first ever business plan. Show less

  • Plant Manager

    Apr 2008 - Jun 2018

  • Vice President

    Apr 2008 - Jan 2014
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  Oldcastle SurePods™

  Jul 2018 - Sept 2019

  Operations Manager
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  LCP Machine, Inc.

  Feb 2020 - Apr 2021

  General Manager
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  Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

  Sept 2021 - Aug 2022

  Real Estate Agent
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  Putterman Athletics

  Aug 2022 - now

  Director of Operations