Operations Manager/Manufacturing Manager

James Cotopolis

**** ********* *** ** — Canton, Ohio 44718

Phone: 330-***-**** — E-Mail: glj4t7@r.postjobfree.com

Objective

Management responsibility with a progressive organization where demonstrated skills in problem solving and process implementation can be translated into improved growth and profitability for both union and non-union environments. Over 25+ years of solid management experience.

Experience

Turn Supervisor, General Motors – Lordstown, Ohio (Stamping Department)

Responsible for scheduling and overseeing all aspects of production and product quality. I oversee three Product lines in the Stamping Department. I have the responsibility of 30+ union employees and utilize my computer data entry skills to update work schedules and manage shifts.

Turn-Supervisor, Republic Steel

Responsible for scheduling and overseeing all aspects of production and product quality in the Steel Conditioning Department. Utilized computer data entry skills to update work schedules and manage shifts. Responsible for 15+ union employees.

Production Supervisor, Olymco Plating Industries

Specializing in Chrome/Bright Nickel/Satin Nickel/Zinc/Metal Finishing/Black Chrome/Electro Polishing. Responsible for overseeing all aspects of production and maintenance in three departments. Successful problem solver with a personal interest in achieving customer satisfaction goals. Introduced and implemented the employee attendance point system. Responsible for hiring, laying off, scheduling, and union matters.

Production Supervisor, MAC Manufacturing Inc (Truck/Trailer Manufacture)

Responsible for all aspects of production. Reported to the general foreman and provided quality assurance for the engineering department. Responsible for 15+ employees in a non-union environment.

Production Supervisor, East Manufacturing Inc (Truck/Trailer Manufacture)

Responsible for all aspects of production. Reported to the general foreman and provided quality assurance for the engineering department. Responsible for 15+ employees in a union environment.

Olympic Plating Industries, Inc - Plant Manager / Sales Representative

Specializing in Chrome/Bright Nickel/Satin Nickel/Zinc/Metal Finishing. I traveled extensively to local and out of state Companies, generating a large volume of new business while keeping our current customers satisfied and maintaining excellent relationships through the sensitivity of the clients’ overall needs. Hoover, Tappan, Whirlpool, Maytag, Kitchen-Aid, & Fisher Price were just a few of the Companies I would call on. Responsible for all maintenance, production, quality control, & personnel work schedules with the assistance of three foremen. Communicating with the customers to insure their satisfaction and the ability to recognize, analyze, and solve problems in an effort to achieve better results.

Education

Supervision Training / Situational Leadership Programs / Yellow Belt Management TrainingBusiness

Administration, Stark Tech College / Kent State Stark Campus

Military, US Army/US Army Engineering School

Lincoln High School / Canton, Ohio

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