Nicholas Spanier
Chicago
Summary
Dynamic Operations Manager with a proven track record at Weiss Properties, enhancing operational efficiency and employee accountability. Skilled in problem-solving and team leadership, I successfully managed inventory and supply chain operations, leading to timely deliveries and improved performance outcomes. Committed to fostering relationships with vendors while ensuring compliance with company policies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
Weiss Properties
02.2019 - Current
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Led hiring, onboarding and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Developed and maintained relationships with external vendors and suppliers.
- Oversaw in-house construction crew managed 12 crew members
- Oversaw operations for 8 commerical buildings and managed maintenance team.
Facility Manager
Valley Low Sports Club
03.2018 - 07.2018
- Supervised staff of 6 in day-to-day activities.
- Oversaw all aspects of equipment installation, maintenance, and repair for both internal and external services.
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and health regulations compliance.
- Enhanced safety standards by conducting regular facility inspections and addressing potential hazards promptly.
- Managed pool and chemicals to balance PH of Pool. CPO certified
Chief Engineer
Schatz Building
03.2011 - 07.2017
- Reduced equipment downtime through proactive preventive maintenance and timely repairs, ensuring smooth operations.
- Mentored junior engineers, providing guidance on best practices and technical expertise for professional growth.
- Managed and scheduled equipment and system preventive maintenance programs to verify contractual compliance.
- Established procedures for corrective and preventive maintenance.
- Oversaw facility inspections to identify areas of concern or opportunities for improvement in infrastructure management.
- Performed root cause analyses to diagnose system failures accurately while minimizing downtime during troubleshooting efforts.
- Enhanced productivity through streamlined workflows, process improvements, and efficient resource allocation.
- Worked closely with vendors and internal sourcing to establish relationships, fostering new opportunities, solutions and cost savings.
- Conducted routine and ongoing assessments of system operations by performing tests, rounds and analyzing data.
- Improved safety standards by conducting thorough risk assessments and implementing necessary mitigation measures.
- Evaluated vendor proposals for equipment purchases, selecting the best options based on cost-benefit analysis and long-term value.
Education
Architectural And Building Sciences
St Petersburg College
St Petersburg, FlHigh School Diploma -
Oak Lawn Community High School
Oak Lawn, IL05-2004
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Customer service
- Operations monitoring
- Operational efficiency
- Decision-making
- Employee relations and conflict resolution
- Planning and implementation
- Staff training
- Staff management
- Inventory management
- Management
- Project management
- Operations oversight
- Policies and procedures implementation
- Performance monitoring
- Employee motivation
- Staff development
- Customer relationship management
- MS office
- Maintaining compliance
- Goal setting
- Interpersonal communication
Timeline
Operations Manager
Weiss Properties
02.2019 - Current
Facility Manager
Valley Low Sports Club
03.2018 - 07.2018
Chief Engineer
Schatz Building
03.2011 - 07.2017
Architectural And Building Sciences
St Petersburg College
High School Diploma -
Oak Lawn Community High School
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