- 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
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 England09-1974
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
Interests
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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