Charles A. Antinone, Jr.
Tel: 330-***-****(H)
Tel: 330-***-****(C) Warren OH 44484
E-mail: ****@********.***
OBJECTIVE
I am seeking a position of President, VP or Director where I can use my
Knowledge, Education and Experience to lead a company. Use my background
in Sales, Marketing, Production Planning, Finance, HR, Operations,
Maintenance and Engineering to optimize company performance.
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Production . Engineering . Performance Enhancement . Cost Reduction
. Motivated energetic leader with experience in all aspects of Management
. Managed all aspects of business including Sales, Operations, HR, Finance
and Maintenance
. Implemented On-Time delivery system to better serve our customers and
increase sales
. Hired Sales team resulting in increased customer base and 8% sales
increase in 2007 and 2008
. Hired and developed management team to post record sales and performance
. Fostered team atmosphere enabling increased plant productivity
EXPERIENCE
Specialty Metals Products (SMP) - Stow, OH December 2012 - Present
Plant Manager
Responsible for all Plant Operations, Maintenance, Quality and Safety
Programs.
Uniserv, Brookfield, OH April, 2011-November, 2012
President & COO
Responsible for all aspects of $20+MM Toll processing slitting business.
Increased overall value of company by earning over 17 percent profit on all
sales. Earnings for 2012 were in excess of $2.5MM through October 2012.
Increased customer base and revenue per ton processed.
Chave, LLC, Warren, OH 2009-2011
President
President and majority owner of Start-up business. Purchased equipment,
hired employees and developed relationships with customers. Business
reclaims gasoline from automobiles owned by Rental Car companies and Auto
Dealerships. Before cars are sold or sent to auction, gas is reclaimed and
sold back to customers.
Service Guide Inc., Warren, OH 2006 - 2009
Oakes Foundry, Warren, OH 2006-2009
President, 2008-2009
General Manager, 2006-2008
Responsible for all aspects of $20+MM businesses. Visited customers on a
regular basis and established improved working relationships with customers
to help stabilize company sales in 2006 and increased sales by 8% in 2007
and 2008. Operated business as a breakeven company during the 2009
recession with minimal layoffs. Built strong teams that enabled plants to
work together to increase productivity and improve on time shipments to
customers. Established production and sales meetings to better serve our
customers and help grow our business. Visited customers on a regular basis
to develop trust and communication. Increased revenue to owner by over 300%
while increased cash flow from sales enabled an increase in capital
spending to expand plant capabilities.
Charles A. Antinone, Jr.
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Eramet Marietta Inc. (Formerly Elkem Metals), Marietta, OH. 1997 - 2006.
$250 million producer of chrome and manganese metals, employing 420
personnel.
Operations Manager, 1999-2006
Responsible for day-to-day operations and maintenance of 3 Electric Arc
Furnaces, 1 Oxygen Reduction Facility and the maintenance of a Chrome
Electroplating Operation, Vacuum Furnaces and a Briquetting Plant, with
activities including Budgeting, Production, Engineering, Maintenance,
Quality, Safety, Housekeeping, Capital Expenses, and Staffing. Direct
reports include Engineering Manager, Maintenance Manager, 2 Operating
Department Managers, and 3 Department Operating Engineers. Reports to the
President/CEO and fills in for the President/CEO when he is out of the
plant.
. Recorded consistent operating results and set numerous production
records.
. Recognized as an expert in Manganese Oxygen Reduction Process.
. Dramatically improved Reliability Based Maintenance (RBM) procedures,
resulting in a 25 percent reduction in maintenance costs over a 6 year
period.
Manager - Maintenance & Engineering, 1997 - 1999
Responsible for all Maintenance and Capital programs, with annual capital
budget ranging from $5-$15 million. Oversaw 160+ personnel, including
engineering staff of 10.
. Initiated and negotiated Maintenance Pay for Skills Program.
. Instituted RBM program that reduced maintenance costs by over $3 million
a year while decreasing downtime over 20% and increasing integrated load
on furnaces by over 10%.
. Recognized as corporate expert in establishing a successful Maintenance
System.
Weirton Steel Corporation, Weirton, WV. 1986 - 1997.
Leading $1.5 billion integrated producer of flat rolled steel.
Manager - Manufacturing Process Improvement, 1996-1997
. Used TQM techniques to develop and implement manufacturing improvement
programs plant-wide:
- Improved Basic Oxygen Furnace 5% and Tin Mill and Hot Strip Mill 5-10%
each.
. Established cross-functional operations and maintenance work teams.
. Built world-class operations/maintenance program plant-wide.
. Involved in 5-year Independent Steelworker labor contract strategy and
negotiation.
. Member of team responsible for achieving ISO 9000 certification.
Acting Manager of Maintenance - Tin Mill, 1996
Responsible for all maintenance functions of Tin, Zinc and Chrome plating
facility.
Acting Assistant Manager of Maintenance - Tin Mill, 1995
Superintendent of Planning, 1993-1995
General Supervisor of Technical Services - Hot Mill, 1991-1993
Senior Industrial Engineer - Hot Mill, 1990-1991
Senior Industrial Engineer - Primary, 1989-1990
Industrial Engineer, 1986-1989
EDUCATION
B.S., Industrial and Systems Engineering, Ohio State University, Columbus,
OH. 1986.
President, Alpha Phi Delta Fraternity, 1985; National Outstanding Service
Award, 1985.
Paul Bomrad Management Development Training.