Culver City, CA ***** ERIK R. FITEZ, MBA Cell: 410-***-****

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Dynamic change agent with 13-year portfolio of success driving production,

manufacturing operations, project management, and HR functions across

diverse manufacturing environments. Instrumental in significantly enhancing

efficiencies, productivity, and profitability through vital process

improvement and procedural development projects. Adept at identifying and

analyzing personnel and resource requirements, monitoring results, and

actively predicting challenges to limit risk exposure. Engaged for the

development of cultivating high-performance teams. MBA in Business

Management. Expertise includes:

.Manufacturing Operations . Budget Administration . HR Management .

Cost/Benefit Analysis

. Staff Management/Development . Lean Process Improvements . Capital

Purchasing . Materials Planning

. Floor Space Planning . SOP Development . Safety Management FDA/OSHA/MOSH

Compliance

. Quality Assurance . Vendor Relations . Project Management . Customer

Relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

EQUINOX HEALTH CLUBS INC., Los Angeles, CA 2011-Present

The preeminent $2 Billion luxury fitness company in the US today.

Area Facilities Manager Southern California

. Directly responsible for the R&M and Capital budgets of 8 Equinox

locations; negotiates, plans, budgets, schedules and manages all

facilities work; reviews requests and associated financial approvals,

maintaining detailed records.

. Leadership and project management of all construction, renovation,

maintenance and ongoing operations of company facilities, buildings,

and associated equipment and systems. Designed landscapes and managed

contracted company.

. Responsible for hiring, training and managing maintenance mangers,

superintendents, and personnel responsible for facilities work;

contributing to on-going Facilities Department development including

training, personal development, innovation and team building programs

. Consistently under budget (7% under budget) for both RM and Capital

budgets while maintaining Equinox quality standards and excellent

service levels

. Developed training for AGMs and GMs on Equinox brand and standards to

hold others accountable; implementing system of weekly and daily checks

at all clubs to insure Member experience and quality

. Manages emergency, planned and preventive facilities work with

consistent service levels, at the lowest possible cost and minimum

environmental impact. Performing periodic, detailed on-site reviews of

company facilities to measure condition against brand standard using

LEAN principles

. Managed transition of the branding and environmental culture of

acquired WLA and BH LA Sports Clubs operations and facility to

eliminate attrition during acquisition

. Membership levels have risen over 17% is Southern California; a direct

reflection of the facilities quality at every level

CASE MASON FILLING INC., Baltimore, MD 2010-2011

Delivers high-quality, cost-effective filling and packaging for mid-size to

Fortune 500 companies.

Operations Manager

. Oversaw and supervised plant workforce comprising 10 direct and 75+

indirect staff across 2 facilities

. Managed all operational HR functions, trained and developed Production

Supervisors and Line Leaders for operational performance

. Boosted quality and efficiency levels by designing and implementing

employee performance evaluation system that identified competency

requirements to enable skills retraining

. Improved efficiency 20% for high-volume customers by reduced downtime

and increased productivity; analyzed efficiencies by post-completion

audits for job P&L; increased revenue 30% by reconfiguring lines,

utilizing equipment and floor space more efficiently

. Piloted all OE, Lean practices, process improvement, and facility

improvement projects including installing new pepper filling line for

largest customer, McCormick Spices

. Updated and developed SOPs to meet FDA and MOSHA compliance

APPLIED COATING SYSTEMS, Baltimore, MD 2009

World leader in coating application technology, uniquely qualified to meet

the diverse needs and high standards of today's architectural, military,

and commercial/industrial applications.

Operations Manager

. Drove HR, inventory control, safety management, materials purchasing,

and scheduling functions. Led Lean process projects to reduce costs and

increase efficiency

. Supervised and mentored 4 Supervisors and 40 staff members across 2

shifts.

. Delivered 70% of manufacturing projects 1 week ahead of schedule by

managing more effectively

. Slashed inventory costs 15% by establishing Excel-based automated

materials ordering system

. Introduced new employee evaluation process and redefined job

descriptions to enhance overall staff performance, accountability,

competency requirements and training

. Reduced operational expenses 15% by scheduling similar jobs together

and utilizing existing machinery

. Maintained customer and vendor relations during production cycle;

identified client concerns or issues requiring solution; instituted

safety processes and reporting structure for federal compliance

ACTAVIS/ALPHARMA, Baltimore, MD 2003-2008

A world leader in the development, manufacture, and sale of first-class

liquid and solid-dose generic pharmaceuticals.

Production Manager /Lead Supervisor

. Led all activities resulting in output of products and services to meet

internal and external customer expectations for quality, delivery,

cost, cGMP, and safety perspective

. Instrumental in having consent decree injunction imposed by the FDA

removed from the manufacturing plant in Baltimore by ensuring FDA

compliance with regulatory policies and procedures

. Developed and administered annual manufacturing budget; purchased new

manufacturing equipment

. Managed and implemented OE, Lean practices, and process improvement

projects

. Allocated resources for work assignments. Resolved production issues,;

increased profitability by reducing unnecessary downtime and product

rejects

. Reduced accident rate 100% in Manufacturing within 9 months by

increasing staff safety awareness

. Developed and implemented methods, processes, optimized flow and use of

materials including controlled drug substances, equipment, and human

resources

. Performed or supported investigation activities associated with

materials, products, processes, and personnel accidents or

property/equipment damage to implement corrective action

. Developed, implemented, and enforced new SOPs

MANA PRODUCTS, Long Island City, NY 2002-2003

Contract and private label manufacturer of prestige cosmetics, skincare,

hair care, and body care.

Production Manager

. Led production operation of OTC cosmetic lines; supervised management

teams ensuring all new procedures were employed, mechanical equipment

and resources well utilized,; created and facilitated training classes

for management production team

. Streamlined operation to maximize competitive edge in marketplace and

increase production profitability margins; implemented new processes

and procedures to meet manufacturing goals

. Reduced destruction rate 75% by establishing use of C-charts on all

production lines

. Partnered with Engineering to automate manufacturing process; served as

interdepartmental liaison

. Developed and enforced SOPs for manufacturing process, equipment usage

. Reduced safety issues 50% and increased staff retention 65% by

introducing new safety SOPs

Estee Lauder (EL), Melville, NY

2000-2002

One of the world's leading manufacturers and marketers of quality skin

care, fragrance and hair care products

Production Supervisor, Leadership Program

. Directly responsible for managing and meeting production goals for

distribution of products to retail clients both nationally and

internationally; ensured compliance to quality standards

. Managed 13 production lines, a workforce of 125+ people, accounting for

over 60% of manufacturing output, producing cosmetics and OTC drug

products

. Managed and implemented quick-change over project, reduced down time on

lines more than 65% through a systematic approach of eliminating waste,

reducing cost and increasing production; rolled out new policies on GMP

Adirondack Deck and Remodeling Corporation, Baltimore, MD (Concurrent)

2005-2007

Residential home improvement and remodeling company selling 1st quality

outdoor decking, fencing, and additions in the Greater Metro area.

. Top salesman for 12 out of 17 months with 62% closing percentage as a

part-time employee

. Achieved or surpassed sales goals 16 out of 17 months

. Created and trained marketing and sales force

. Designed and managed new construction and renovations meeting all State

and Local permit and construction requirements

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration Business Management ~ University of

Phoenix January 2009, 3.83 GPA

Bachelor of Business Administration ~Hofstra University, Hampstead, NY May

2000

References and compensation history available on request

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