Eric S. Breznicki

*** **** ******** ********, ** 44865

567-***-**** (M) – acqmg6@r.postjobfree.com

Operations / Plant Management /6S / TQM / Production Management

Results-driven and dedicated, with wide-ranging experience planning and leading operations involving small-to medium-sized manufacturing environments. Track record devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste, and reduce cost while maximizing quality and yield. Establish effective quality control and safety programs, encouraging proactive participation across the manufacturing floor. Excellent communicator, success building cohesive teams focused on production goals, safety, and throughput. Core knowledge and skill areas include:

Leadership – Eliminated 12.5 million dollar past due backlog through Supplier development, Operations revamping, and implementing lean manufacturing practices. New start up experience.

Team Building – Numerous employees under me promoted to various management positions.

Proven results – Promoted from Production Supervisor to Operations / Plant Manager in 15 years of management while gaining full P&L responsibility for four separate companies. Bottom line profitability.

Negotiator – Personally negotiated new labor contracts between Aerospace / Machinist union and United Steel Workers union. Developed new suppliers.

Lean Manufacturing – Certified Green Belt with successful cost reduction, throughput improvement projects to operations. New facility operations design for efficiency, and on time delivery.

Work History

Schilling Graphics – Galion, OH 44833 – Plant Manager (01/2014 to Current)

Fabricated and assembled silk screen applications for the automotive and architecture glass industries. Custom tooling manufacturing. Fast paced 24/7 customer priority service.

Safety Standards/compliance/zero recordable accidents

Lean Manufacturing practices/work flow planning/new production cell designs.

6s and visual factory throughout production/visual SOP’s and work instructions.

Work flow design for new fabrication facility.

Transco Railway – Bucyrus, OH 44820 – Division Manager (06/2011 to 11/2013)

Rail car repair facility for minor repairs, wrecks, and full rebuilds, recertification work for the railroad industry including CSX, NS, Canadian Pacific, Trinity and Helm. Heavy Welding and fabrication processes.

Safety standards AAR and FRA compliance

Established training programs through local colleges

Implemented 6s throughout production.

Lowered COPQ through training and revised SOP’s

Emerald FX – Norwalk, OH 44857 – General Manager (06/2009 to 06/2011) – Startup Company

Full design and fabrication manufacturer of plastic and fiberglass products. Custom design applications for Walt Disney, Cedar Point, Gorman Rupp and Busch Gardens.

Full staff recruiting and hiring for Startup Company.

Established new company policies and procedures

Established production floor layout for efficient operation.

Implemented 6s and lean manufacturing processes.

Project manager for successful production and delivery of the new Kali River Boat ride for Disney.

Hunter Defense – Mansfield, OH 44902 – Director of Operations (09/2007 to 06/2009)

Fabricate and assemble chemical biological filtration units for the United States military. Zero defect quality system, with extensive testing and R&D. High volume production.

Quality assurance management reduced internal scrap by 50% in 2008.

Safety standards/compliance. Reduced OHSA recordable rate by 70% in 2008.

Lean manufacturing practices/work flow planning. Improved overall efficiencies by 20%

Implemented 6s concepts for both facilities.

Cost reductions through Continuous Improvements. Reduced COPQ from $4.50 to $1.36

Hydraulic Technologies – Galion, OH 44833 – Plant Manager (06/2004 to 08/2007)

Fabricate and assemble hydraulic cylinders for the construction, agriculture, and mining industries. CNC machining, extensive welding and fabrication. Custom designing and tooling. High pressure testing with tight customer specs.

Promoted from production manager to plant manager.

Eliminated 12.5 million dollar past due backlog through supplier development, operations revamping.

Improved on time delivery from 78% to 99.2%.

Negotiated new 3 year contract with Machinist Union. Improved company and employee relations.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Associates / Business Management – North Central Tech College – 1994

Time Management – American Management Association – 2003

Critical Thinking – American Management Association – 2004

Executive Leadership – National Leadership Seminar - 2007

Professional Certifications

Certified Project Manager. Instrumental in multiple cost reduction projects. (CPM)

Certified ISO9001:2000 Internal Auditor. Ohio State/Mansfield, Ohio 2005. (CIA)

Certified Green Belt Lean Six Sigma. Industrial Solutions, Toledo, Ohio 2005.

Professional References

Antonio Velotta – acqmg6@r.postjobfree.com – Senior Director of Operations Crane Aerospace.

Benjamin Cole – bcoleklan@acqmg6@r.postjobfree.com – Supply Chain Manager CCPI Inc.

Judy Geyer – acqmg6@r.postjobfree.com – Information Technology Specialist Covert.

Chris LaGoy – acqmg6@r.postjobfree.com – CEO CDL Resources

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