Richard Coon Email & Phone Number

Baytown, Texas, United States

Stafford, Texas, United States

• Directed reconditioning operations cost center with 130 employees, 9 direct reports, and 12 vendor companies
• Multi site management (Houston, DFW and St Louis). Meeting and exceeding production targets for 48 of 52 weeks
• Approachable management style skilled in developing direct reports with 6 promoted into new roles
• $64M in cost reduction over last 2 years by enhancing production line, automating key procedures, and streamlining supply chain management processes
• Improved operational processes, resulting in securing $100M in variable cost savings and improving delivery time through improving Final Quality Check processes and Last Mile
• 365 days injury free at Houston TX location through directed safety practices. Introduced hazardous communication training, emergency action planning, lift safety program and MSDS stations

• Led a team of 60 in the implementation of lean principles to increase efficiency; reduced inventory costs by 30% and throughput by 25%
• Spearheaded a comprehensive operational review that identified bottlenecks and inefficiencies; implemented new processes that improved productivity by 30%
• Created a management training program to assist in team development and annual review writing skills
• Optimized value by reducing reconditioning costs by 2M annually, average of $840 per produced unit for 52 consecutive weeks
• Tracked movement of vehicles through the production process(12 steps process from vehicle check in through quality control) by implementing Work in Progress tracking to improve vehicle cycle time to a company low of 4.
• Implemented a parts return process company wide along with the in house parts vendor. This process resulted in a savings of $800k in the first year

Birmingham, Alabama Area

• Leveraged interpersonal communication abilities to improve and maintain vendor relations with 50 manufacturers
• Streamlined flow of parts downstream across production departments while optimizing just-in-time production planning for the new Hellcat model
• Met financial targets within budgetary constraints by closely engaging with finance department to create a 50% margin
• Represented company at trade shows and introduced new models to prospective dealers and clients
• Developed a company wide vendor tracking and performance system
• Coordinated logistics worldwide in the delivery of goods to customers

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

• Opened the largest martial arts academy in the Birmingham metro area. Training over 500 students and family members with an average of 1.5M in sales annually
• Administered all aspects of the martial arts school's daily operations, including class schedules, instructor assignments, student enrollment, and customer service
• Executed marketing strategies to increased student enrollment by 20%
• Ensured the academy's financial stability and growth by managing revenue streams, tracking expenses, and monitoring budgetary compliance
• Hired, trained, and managed the academy's instructors and support staff, ensuring performance goals are uphold to the school's standards of excellence
• Fostered a positive and inclusive learning environment that promoted discipline, respect, and personal growth for all students

Aircraft Powerplant Technology/Technician

Business Administration And Management, General