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John Pilati-Warner

Minneapolis

Summary

Dynamic operations leader with a proven track record at Tenneco Automotive, excelling in customer relations and small business operations. Expert in relationship building and process improvement, I drive organizational growth through strategic implementation and exceptional service, enhancing productivity and client satisfaction.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Retired

Retired From Working
06.2016 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Regional Owner of Dog Training Business

Bark Busters
06.2006 - 06.2016
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
  • Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.

Operations Executive

Litho Printing & Graphics
06.2002 - 06.2006
  • Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring successful completion of projects within deadlines and budget constraints.

Operations Executive

BMC
06.1995 - 06.2002
  • Collaborated on operational support tasks to achieve common goal.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Coordinated seamless communication between departments, resulting in enhanced collaboration efforts across the organization.
  • Oversaw daily operations activities, ensuring smooth functioning across all departments while maintaining high-quality standards.

Director of Manufacturing

Nordick Track
06.1992 - 06.1995
  • Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
  • Reviewed processing schedules and production orders concerning inventory requirements, staffing requirements, work procedures and duty assignments, considering budgetary limitations and time constraints.
  • Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste.
  • Anticipated and addressed production problems, material shortages, equipment malfunctions, and unavoidable delays.

Director of Operations

Tenneco Automotive
1983 - 06.1992
  • Oversaw daily operations across multiple departments, ensuring seamless coordination and efficient execution of tasks.
  • Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
  • Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • Oversaw successful implementation of operational strategies and policies to drive organizational growth and productivity.

Engineering Consultant

PMS
06.1980 - 06.1983
  • Supported project planning and execution efforts relating to technical documentation and process development.
  • Edited technical documentation for clarity and conformity with overall goals, safety guidelines, and regulatory compliance.
  • Led complete business transformation projects for [Type] clients, offering solutions based on customer requirements.
  • Facilitated transmission of feedback from junior personnel to senior staff, advocating for consideration of staff concerns and suggestions.

Industrial Engineer

Chrysler
06.1976 - 06.1980
  • Designed labor utilization standards to balance worker efficiency with employee satisfaction, increasing overall productivity and satisfaction.

Industrial Engineer

Messengers Birmingham LTD
06.1974 - 06.1976
  • Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
  • Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times.
  • Enhanced overall operational efficiency through redesigning workflow and layout of production lines.
  • Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and processes.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics

Birmingham Polytechnical
Birmingham England
09-1974

Skills

  • Customer relations
  • Small business operations
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication

Interests

  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Volunteering
  • Kayaking
  • Adventure Travel
  • DIY and Home Improvement
  • Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
  • Playing Sports

Timeline

Retired

Retired From Working
06.2016 - Current

Regional Owner of Dog Training Business

Bark Busters
06.2006 - 06.2016

Operations Executive

Litho Printing & Graphics
06.2002 - 06.2006

Operations Executive

BMC
06.1995 - 06.2002

Director of Manufacturing

Nordick Track
06.1992 - 06.1995

Engineering Consultant

PMS
06.1980 - 06.1983

Industrial Engineer

Chrysler
06.1976 - 06.1980

Industrial Engineer

Messengers Birmingham LTD
06.1974 - 06.1976

Director of Operations

Tenneco Automotive
1983 - 06.1992

Bachelor of Science - Engineering Mechanics

Birmingham Polytechnical
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