WILLIAM J. SOLOSY JR.

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Columbia, South Carolina 29229

C: 843-***-**** ab1sl0@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

A goal focused, highly accomplished OPERATIONS MANAGER with a broad array

of expertise in the following areas:

Lean Manufacturing Cellular Manufacturing and Design Materials

Management Quality At The Source Logistics Pull Systems KanBan

Visual Controls 5S Kaizen Continuous Improvement SMED Yield

Enhancements Productivity Improvements Cycle Time and Scrap Reductions

Total Productive Maintenance Safety Just-in-Time

Strong background in Value Stream Mapping (VSM), standardized work, set-up

reductions, 5S workplace organization, CONWIP Pull Systems, design of

experiments, failure mode effects analysis (FMEA), process failure mode

effects analysis (PFMEA), good manufacturing practice (GMP), Poka-Yoke, and

statistical process control (SPC). Confident in personal ability to adapt

and learn new processes and equipment. Proven expertise troubleshooting

mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Remains current in field

advancements, actively and continually improving personal and team

performance. Collaborates effectively with key constituents to drive

positive change.

A proactive and resourceful leader who achieves high productivity and

quality by effectively managing time and priorities. Establishes clear

direction consistent with company goals. Adjusts easily to changing

conditions. An active listener who encourages input and feedback.

Communicates in an open, direct manner. Conducts business morally and

ethically, following through while respecting and protecting confidential

information. Places honesty, trust, and integrity as the cornerstones of

relationships. As a trusted problem solver and key decision maker,

recognizes strengths and capitalizes on them appropriately to continually

enhance efficiency, output, and business performance.

EXPERIENCE

S&W MANUFACTURING, a SMEAD COMPANY, Florence, South Carolina

06/2006 - 06/2013

Operations Manager / Production Superintendent (Salary $87,000 Bonus

$5,000)

Responsible for all phases of the manufacturing of custom paper file folder

products with annual sales of $20,000,000. Managed 100 employees producing

up to 300,000 units per day. Leader of multiple business Strategic Goals.

Actively supported all Plant Engineering and Lean Manufacturing initiatives

to eliminate waste and drive positive change through 5S, Standardized Work,

Kanban/Pull Systems, Set-Up Reduction, Teams, Visual Controls, along with

Kaizen and SMED events. Responsible for the capital budget, including

justifications, expenditures, and installation of all new plant equipment.

Managed the Total Productive Maintenance Program. Managed continuous

improvement activities focused on reducing lead-time, cycle time, and

decreasing material consumption.

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ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

AO SMITH, McBee, South Carolina

10/2004 - 05/2006

Production Manager

Held responsibility for directing the manufacturing of standard commercial

hot water heaters and storage tanks, producing $100,000,000 in annual

sales. Managed 300 employees, producing 400 water heaters per day.

Provided training and leadership to employees through daily coaching,

performance management, career development, and ongoing organizational

development.

FEDERAL MOGUL FRICTION PRODUCTS, Orangeburg, South Carolina

06/2003 - 08/2004

Process Manager

Oversaw all phases in start-up and rapid expansion of friction material

manufacturing facility as annual sales grew to $80,000,000. Managed 200

manufacturing employees with four direct reports and 196 direct labor

employees producing 40,000 disc brake pads per day. Responsible for the

installation and commissioning of all new plant equipment and processes.

NISSHINBO AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING, INC. Covington, Georgia

08/1998 - 05/2003

Manufacturing Manager and Materials, Logistics Manager

Managed all phases in green field start-up of new Japanese friction

material manufacturing facility as annual sales grew from $7,000,000 to

$40,000,000. Managed 85 manufacturing employees performing tasks ranging

from raw material receipt to shipping of finished goods. Responsible for

the installation and commissioning of all new plant equipment and

processes. Applied skills in labor management, safety management, quality

assurance, and customer service.

GAF BUILDING MATERIALS COMPANY, Monroe, Georgia

05/1996 - 05/1998

Plant Manager

Accountable for commercial rolled roofing plant with sales of $11,200,000

and profit plan savings of $906,000. Provided strategic direction for

workforce of 35, including direct reports in operations, quality, customer

service, safety, training, and maintenance. Managed $1,900,000 overhead

expense budget, and $1,000,000 capital budget.

CARBON PRODUCTS OPERATIONS, INC., East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania

Manager of Manufacturing/Engineering

1992 - 1996

Manufacturing Engineer 1989 -

1992

Responsible for manufacturing facility with $4,600,000 in sales. Provided

strategic direction for inventory control, production scheduling, quality

assurance, customer service, safety, and training. Managed $1,100,000

overhead expense budget and $600,000 capital spending plan.

EDUCATION

STEVENS INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Hoboken, New Jersey

B.E., Mechanical Engineering, 1983

CERTIFICATION

APICS - Basics of Supply Chain Management, 2010

APICS - Detailed Scheduling and Planning, 2010

Quality at the Source, 2010

Lean Manufacturing Pull Systems, 2010

Value Stream Mapping, 2008

Kaizen Leadership and Culture, 2008

Single Minute Exchange of Dies (SMED), 2008

ISO14000 Internal Auditor, 2002

ISO9000 Internal Auditor, 1999

AFFILIATIONS

APICS, 2005 - 2006

Society of Manufacturing Engineers, 1983 - 2006

TECHNOLOGY SKILLS

Microsoft Office Products, Made2Manage, SAP, AS400

Computer Aided Design (CAD), AutoCAD, Lotus

Materials Requirement Planning (MRP), Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP),

Robotics

SPECIAL MACHINES

File Folder Machinery, Printing Presses, Hydraulic Presses, Powder Coat

Painting, Grinding, Drilling

PERSONAL

Enjoys gardening, sailing, model trains, golfing, fishing, and camping

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