Cell 440-***-****
Henderson, CO. 80640
******@*****.***
SUMMARY
Self motivated individual with over 25 years experience in manufacturing.
Committed to safety, quality and efficiency. Adept at multitasking to
achieve individual and team goals. Able to negotiate and problem solve
quickly, accurately, and efficiently. Committed to continuous improvement.
Excellent problem solving and negotiating skills with the ability to adapt
to new situations. Able to make decisions independently and quickly. A
team player who is attentive to detail and produces quality results.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Business Administration - Organizational Management (2004)
Tiffin University - Tiffin, OH
Associate Degree in Technical Studies (1998) Lorain County Community
College - Elyria, OH
Building Engineer Certificate West Side Institute of Technology -
Cleveland, OH
EXPERIENCE
EVENT VENDOR
09/2011 - 03/2013
Owner Operator
Retail vendor at festivals, fairs and other area shows. Responsibilities
included but not limited to; sales, scheduling, hotel reservations, product
research, purchasing, inventory control, accounting, customer care and
service.
CHAMPION PERSONNEL SYSTEMS
02/2011 - 08/2011
Temporary Staffing Position
Worked as a temp for the Kaydon Corporation in Avon, Ohio as a production
Supervisor. See Kaydon entry below.
UNEMPLOYED 01/2011 -
02/2011
NEW YORK LIFE INSURANCE COMPANY 06/2010 -
01/2011
Life and Health Insurance Agent
Prospected through a variety of sources to procure clients for insurance
sales
UNEMPLOYED 12/2009 -
06/2010
KAYDON COORPORATION - Avon, OH
11/2008 - 12/2009
Production Supervisor
Directed activities of 25 associates in the manufacturing of industrial
bearings by ensuring a safe, quality and cost-efficient process. Ensured
continued production by optimizing human resources, materials and equipment
to meet production schedules on a timely basis. Developed associates
through active coaching, and counseling. Ensured compliance with quality
and safety standards as well as other company policies and procedures.
. Ensured continuous operation of manufacturing process during the
afternoon shift
. Administered disciplinary actions as warranted
. Tracked productivity of associates and worked with individuals who
fell below established standards
UNEMPLOYED 08/2008 - 11/2008
PNT MANAGEMENT, INC., - Elyria, OH 04/2006 - 08/2008
Owned and operated a retail store, (BirdBaths & Beyond) located in Elyria,
OH. The store carried everything for backyard bird feeding and housing.
Owned and managed adjoining property. Conducted all aspects of owning,
operating and maintaining a retail business
Anthony J. Mazzola
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PPG INDUSTRIES - Cleveland and Strongsville, OH
02/1986 - 12/2006
Production Supervisor (1996 - 2001; 2004 - 2006)
Directed activities of 25 associates to ensure safe, quality and cost-
efficient production per customer
requirements. Executed "hands-on" equipment and process expertise in all
areas as needed. Ensured continued production by optimizing human
resources, materials and equipment processes ensuring production schedules
were met on a timely basis. Developed associates through actively
coaching, counseling, and instruction.
Ensured compliance with quality and safety standards as well as other
company policies and procedures. Oversaw operation of Quality Control and
Maintenance associates on shift and coordinated their efforts with
production to maintain product quality and efficiency.
. Facilitated Y2K initiative for production plant
. Extensively involved with QS9000 implementation, implemented and
facilitated an electronic QS9000 document control system, developed
and revised work instructions and QS9000 documents on a continuous
basis, developed work instructions for and facilitated corrective
action committee, conducted internal QS9000 audits
. Implemented a production downtime tracking process used to implement
corrective action
. Planned and organized monthly safety training topics for all shifts.
Conducted training on my shift.
. Collaborated with process engineer to develop process for reworking
baghouse material instead of paying for hazardous waste disposal
. Conducted incident reporting and root cause analysis
Projects Coordinator (2002 - 2003)
Acted as backup supervisor during vacations, sick time, etc. for all three
shifts. Facilitated and or participated on a variety of committees.
Supported daily manufacturing as needed.
. Facilitated a workshop to reduce preassembly staffing and to supply
lines on an as needed basis Implemented project outputs and reduced
staffing, and rework
. Facilitated the purchase and installation of a cardboard compactor and
solvent waste compactor for a $15,000 annual saving, while reducing
normal waste pickups for a $700/month savings
. Worked with fabricator to design and implement a pneumatic drum
dumper. Resulted in reduced injury potential and saved $23,000/unit by
not purchasing an off the shelf unit
. Eliminated the use of solvents for cleaning process equipment,
reducing material cost and hazardous waste disposal costs
Production Associate (1994 - 1995)
Preassembly - Preassembled raw materials as detailed on the batch weigh up
log in accordance with work instructions. This involved building skids of
material and weighing-up small pieces.
Operator - Operated designated production line, extruder, grinder, and
classifier to maximize approved product and throughput; cleaned the line as
necessary between product changes to ensure quality output.
Boiler Operator (1989 - 1993)
Operated and maintained high pressure fire tube boilers. Conducted water
treatment analysis for boilers, chillers, and water towers and administered
treatments as appropriate. Responded to HVAC related calls
Still Operator (1986 - 1988)
Executed all of the duties related to facility solvent reclamation and
processing to remove all impurities and make available to facility as
"plant wash".
VICTOREEN INSTRUMENTS, - Cleveland, OH 1981 - 1986
Electrical/Mechanical Assembler - Large Systems
Constructed large scale nuclear monitoring equipment from blueprints and
wiring diagrams. Effectively demonstrated an assortment of electrical and
mechanical skills; necessary to complete an array of individually assigned
projects.