George J. Gesualdi, MISM **** South Grove Road

Spokane, Washington 99224 Contact: 530-***-****

http://www.linkedin.com/in/georgegesualdimism

Summary

Production Supervisor with 9 years of previous supervision experience in a fast paced clean room manufacturing environment.

Relevant Talents & Qualifications

Supervised semiconductor automotive device production, semiconductor medical device production

Quality Assurance Auditor/ Technician

Manufacturing experience, Diffusion, Wet/Dry Etch, Photo, Thin films, Implant, CVD, Test

Safety Coordinator/JIT: SPC Process control

Lean/Six-Sigma Manufacturing: ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 13485

5S Coordinator/On-going 5S Upgrades

Career Highlights & Related Skills

Proven ability to manage a processes and disposition non-standard material.

Performed several engineering experiments and new tool qualifications.

Proven ability to recognize improvements in the manufacturing process and streamline production for greater

efficiency.

Results-Oriented, Proactive, Excellent communication, written skills and presentation skills. Ability to perform well

under pressure.

Ability to challenge and hold people accountable and drive results.

Ability to consistently apply policies and procedures.

Ability to demonstrate management/leadership/business acumen.

Ability to exhibit critical thinking & forward thinking.

Ability to use Plus/Minus Delta system to ensure that Low Performers are coached into High Performers.

Professional Experience

RAINBIRD CORPORATION, Azusa, CA 2013 – 2014

Production Supervisor

Supervised a team 11 people; 2 Rainbird employees and 9 Select staffing employees. Team is currently number 1.

Worked 1, 2 and 3rd shift; Production/Warehouse Supervision, Machine Shop Supervisor.

Managed performance of three extruder lines. Up-time, Yield and Utilization.

Increased the 2012 5S corporate audit score from 40% in 2012, to 79% in 2013.

Since managing 2nd shift, have increased performance to highest output and lowest scrap with the least amount of

people.

Manage performance reviews, Kronos time management, coaching and quality to ensure that we are making quality

product on a daily basis.

INTERNATIONAL RECTIFIER, Temecula, CA 2011 – 2012

Probe Manufacturing Supervisor

Managed a team of 9 probe technicians, including the monitoring of performance, attendance, and shift goals.

Carried out responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Responsibilities included interviewing, hiring, and training employees, planning, assigning and directing.

Appraised performance and career development, coaching and counseling.

Responsible for enforcing safety policies, providing safeguards to ensure a safe working environment.

Ensured customer satisfaction via on time delivery and problem resolution of critical issues.

Familiar with all modern manufacturing concepts and practices; IE- Lean Manufacturing, JIT, KANBAN, Zero Defects,

SPC. Experienced in driving continuous improvement (yield, cycle time, costs).

Proficient in computer software applications, including, Microsoft word, Excel and PowerPoint, Kronos.

Ability to recruit, train, and retain employees; ability to create and maintain a productive working environment.

Facilitated FDA audit for Boston Scientific in regards to our Pace-maker integrated circuit products. This involved an

overview of our quality systems, SPC and Lean Manufacturing practices.

George J. Gesualdi, MISM Professional Resume

HEADWAY TECHNOLOGIES, Milpitas, CA 2010

Photo Fab Operator

N.E.C. ELECTRONICS AMERICA, Roseville, CA 2004 – 2009

Thin Films/Dry Etch/Final Manufacturing Supervisor (2007 - 2009)

Previously managed a team of 24 operators, five process technicians and two production technicians.

Oversaw Zone B shift performance, as well as the entire "A" shift performance to ensure alignment with other shifts.

Ran EH & S meetings on a weekly basis and completed and supervised Safety audits.

Ensured training goals were met and continued to grow. Motivated low performers by using On Going Plus/minus

Delta system. Monitored safety procedures ensuring that a shift was following and adhering to all safety

procedures.

Process Technician/Engineering Technician CVD/Diffusion and Operator CVD/Diffusion (2004 - 2007)

Ensured that all CVD equipment was performing within or above the required spec limits and that production was

flowing smoothly throughout the CVD area.

Ensured production was flowing smoothly and tools were producing high quality material. Disposition DMR'S in a

timely fashion. Completed all engineering requests in a timely, error free fashion.

Adjusted all tools in the CVD, EPI area to insure high quality.

Maintained ECO'S in the CVD area and insured operators were aware of all changes to the processes.

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Richardson, TX 2001 – 2003

Test Manufacturing Supervisor (2001 - 2003)

Supervised a team of 20 probe manufacturing specialists. Managed the 20,000 square foot floor on a daily basis and

multi-tasked to testing of 1 million die per day.

Managed 10 Fusion testers, 119 V.L.C.T.'s, 10 Polaris and 4 V-series testers, back grind, including tape and detape

areas, while maintaining 85% equipment utilization, supervised machine shop.

Facilitated 2 Quality Improvement teams, 1 scrap and 1 cycle tine, decreased scrap by 1% and costs by 150k per

quarter.

Ran EH & S meetings on a weekly basis and completed and supervised Safety audits.

Supervised production of Pace-maker integrated circuits.

Trained new supervisors on company policies and procedures, as well employee time and record keeping.

Managed and approved time, corrective action, reviews and interviewed prospective employees.

Performed coaching sessions, written and final warnings as well as terminations.

Increased production by using a plus/minus delta system, which would directly reflect operator perfo rmance on

their reviews on a bi-yearly basis.

TEXAS INSTRUMENTS, Santa Cruz, CA 1995 – 2001

Thin Films Manufacturing Supervisor

Ran and managed the thin films area on a daily basis to insure movement of 9000 wafers per shift, while always

focusing on the bottom line.

Supervised team of 15 wafer fab technicians to ensure production goals were met on a daily basis.

Communicated the pass down to the oncoming shift, ensuring a smooth transition.

Ran EH & S meetings on a weekly basis and completed and supervised Safety audits

Promoted teamwork and maintained high morale during a difficult transition. I.E. -Silicon Systems being purchased

by Texas Instruments.

Increased lines of communication and continued to meet production goals.

Increased production and morale through the use of the plus/minus delta system.

Education & Training

Masters of Information Systems Management, Keller Engineering School of Business Management

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, University of La Verne, La Verne, California

Associates Degree, Orange Coast College, Costa Mesa, California

Process Engineering SPC Seminar

Continuous Process Improvement Seminar

Microsoft Excel and Power Point Seminar

Lean/Six-Sigma Manufacturing

Dry Etch Process training at NEC

Thin films/CVD/Dry/Wet Etch/Photolithography/Fab Time Process training at NEC

Total Preventive Maintenance Training Seminar

Implant, Diffusion, EPI, Wet/Dry Etch, Photo, Training Seminar

George J. Gesualdi, MISM Professional Resume

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