George L. Martinez
Hamden, CT 06514
Telephone: 203-***-****
Cellular: 203-***-****
Email: ab1t6c@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Skilled management executive concerned with customer satisfaction, quality
of product and superior service. Over 28 years of knowledge and experience
in the food processing and another six (6) years in the aircraft industry,
managing production and manufacturing operations; successfully achieving
and exceeding company targeted profitability goals and quality standards;
designing and implementing operating systems to improve cost efficiency of
processing and build; and recruitment, hiring, training, and mentoring of
operations staff.
WORK EXPERIENCE
UTC SIKORSKY AIRCRAFT CORPORATION - Stratford, CT
2007 - 2013
Supervisor, Military Aircraft Center, MH60S Line
Responsible for supervision of key assembly staff that includes machinists,
plumbers and electricians. Work on the Black Hawk (Army) and the Sierra and
Romeo Sea Hawk (Navy) military helicopters. Coordinate training, materials,
labor, equipment, testing and documentation. Oversee production scheduling
and quality control of work. Ensure ACE preventive maintenance programs
that meet federal and military guidelines. Supervision of 40-member crew
for all personnel matters including training, scheduling, promotion and
termination. Work with union representatives. Provide daily updates and
present operation reports at turnover meetings to senior management. Direct
report to Senior Manager of MH60S line for all three shifts.
FSI/MATLAWS FOOD PRODUCTS - West Haven, CT
1978 - 2006
Plant Manager (1988 - 2006)
Monitor a $2.5 million annual budget. Coordinate production capacity needs
for materials, labor, equipment, testing and documentation. Direct all
operations including purchasing, production scheduling, and quality control
of product. Manage daily, monthly and quarterly production reports. Work
with customer to regulate quality and accuracy of product. Review routine
maintenance, repair and operation of capital equipment. Ensure proper
cleaning and sanitation of the plant through preventive maintenance
programs that meet USDA, OSHA and FDA regulations. Manage a 23-person
administrative and operations staff in all personnel matters.
Key Achievements:
- Improved bottom-line measurable profitability through cost efficiencies
in operations with no decrease in quality of product
- Negotiated purchase contracts for bulk materials at a reduced cost
- Recommended modifications to equipment that resulted in decreased
downtime
- Over $10,000 monthly savings by reducing use of plastic and paper in
packaging process
- Additional $10,000 monthly savings in waste removal expense using a
recycling process that produced animal feed
Assistant Plant Manager (1984 - 1988)
Coordinate production capacity needs for materials, labor, equipment,
testing and documentation. Review routine maintenance, repair and operation
of capital equipment. Ensure proper cleaning and sanitation of the plant
through preventive maintenance programs that meet USDA, OSHA and FDA
regulations. Supervise 20-person production crew.
Supervisor/Lead Man/Production Crew (1978 - 1984)
Responsible for all aspects of operating and maintaining equipment that
includes dough sheeters, bulk flour bins, sifters, MultiVac equipment,
Carter Day air filtering units, compressors, box machines, electronic
scales, equipment calculators, extruders, forklifts, and welders. Fast
track promotion.
TEXACO GAS STATION - Albany Avenue, Hartford, CT
Full-Time Mechanic - 1978
Responsible for all aspects of operating the gas station; worked on brakes
and exhaust systems
SEARS, ROEBUCK - West Farms, West Hartford, CT
Full-Time Mechanic - 1975 - 1978
Training placement while a student at Prince Tech; worked evenings
throughout high school and offered a full-time position immediately
following graduation. Responsible for repair or replacement of brakes,
exhaust, and shock systems; alignment, balancing, and replacement of tires;
and light tune-ups
FIRESTONE TIRE AND RUBBER COMPANY - Main Street, Hartford, CT
Full-Time Mechanic - Summer 1975
Worked on brakes and exhaust systems
EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
United Technologies University - Stratford, CT
2009
ACE (Achieving Competitive Excellence) Certification - Associate Level
Vinal Regional Vocational Technical School - Middletown, CT
1989 - 1991
Advanced Certificate Adult Education Program
Electronics DC I, December 1989; Electronics DC II, April 1990;
Electronics AC I, December 1990; Electronics AC II, May 1991
A.I. Prince Regional Vocational Technical School - Hartford, CT
1973 - 1977
High School Diploma
Automotive Mechanics Course Concentration
LICENSES / OTHER SKILLS
- Knowledge of SAP system, Microsoft Word and Outlook software
- Standard operating procedures as required by USDA, DEP, OSHA and FDA
- State of Connecticut CDL Class B Permit 223261703 issued 4/3/2007
- Forklift and Pallet Jack Operator License 0020
- CNC Operator, specializing in stone cutting equipment
- Fully bilingual - Read, write, and speak fluent Spanish and English