Richard W. Surowicz 330-***-****

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Medina, Ohio 44256 www.linkedin.com/in/rwsurowicz

SUMMARY

A results driven Manufacturing Leader with 30 years of management experience in plant management, continuous improvement, and sustaining engineering. Experience with machining, metal forming, molded plastics, printed circuit boards, and multiple assembly processes. Analytical thinker with ability to conceptualize a strategic vision and future state road map using lean methodologies.

Lean Implementation

Manufacturing, Operations, Engineering Management

Budgetary Responsibility

Quality/ Inventory/ Lead time Improvement

Future State Process Planning

Empowering Teams

Non-union/union Environments

Stage Gate Product Development

System conversion/business integration

Mixed model/Aggressive lead times

. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Parker Hannifin Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio 2004 - 2015

Plant Manager, Akron, Ohio 2012 - 2015

Sole responsibility for 100 person union facility producing make to order pneumatic air cylinders. Responsible for the safety, quality, and cost of all manufacturing processes, planning, purchasing, facility management, manufacturing engineering, and lean.

Implemented mixed model, make to order, one piece flow manufacturing, reducing lead time from 1 to 2 weeks to 48 hours.

Reduced WIP 75% by implementing pull systems and one hour pitch.

Integrated operations from Mexico using 50% fewer resources.

Converted FP1 ERP System to MSS Corporate ERP platform enabling Value Stream alignment and improved metric management.

Twice achieved over 500 days without a lost time accident through 5S, Safety Audits, Near Miss Problem Solving, Management of Change.

Plant Manager Wadsworth, Ohio 2004 - 2012

Responsibility for 90 person non-union make to order manufacturing operation producing pneumatic, hydraulic and electro-mechanical actuators.

Achieved over 1500 days without a lost time accident.

Integrated acquisition with a 60% space reduction collaborating with acquired team.

Reduced make-to-order lead time 60% using partial machining strategy.

Reduced non-warranty refurbish program lead time 45% by implementing standard work and policy changes.

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Novar Controls Corporation, Cleveland, Ohio 2000 - 2004

Manufacturing Manager, 2000 - 2004

Responsible for manufacturing operations in Ohio and Tennessee producing building automation systems, panels, and PCB assemblies for HVAC manufacturers.

Successfully moved manufacturing operations from Ohio to Tennessee. Relocated part of team, ran operations and systems in parallel.

Successfully integrated acquisition from Seattle to Tennessee.

Set up 3PL distribution center and established pull systems enabling easier consolidation and shipment of mixed product systems to customers.

The Genie Company, Alliance, Ohio

Manager of Continuous Improvement/Sustaining Engineering,

Plant Manager (300 person facility)

Manufacturing Manager

Supervisor

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Technology

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale, Illinois

Professional Development

Parker Lean Boot Camp I, II, III

Rick Harris Making Material Flow

JCT Demand Flow Technology Institute

Thomas Group Cycle Time Reduction – Speed to Market

JAMAC (Japanese Management Association Consultants) TP system

Make/ Buy the Cambridge Model

Taking Charge of Change I, II

Personalysis

Employee Law

Military

US Air Force, Missile Systems Analyst, Top Secret Clearance, Personnel Reliability Program, Cheyenne, Wyoming

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