Manager Plant

Michael S. Lepir II

**** ********** *****.

Munster, Indiana 46321

Cell 219-***-****

*******@*****.***

Summary Innovative, multi-faceted manufacturing manager with

extensive experience

utilizing TPM and Lean Manufacturing. Seeking a

management position with a

progressive company requiring leadership,

interpersonal and organizational skills to

drive continuous improvement.

Experience INDUSTRIAL STEEL CONSTRUCTION Gary, IN

(Bridge building and Ship system government

contractor)

Special Projects - Started working directly

for the C.O.O. as of 11/30/09.

. Currently implementing new ERP software companywide (M2M)

. Analyzed 117 million dollar bridge project from a profit and

loss stand point

. Develop critical traceability procedures for large multi

million dollars project

Department Manager - Manage production and warehousing

departments for stand-alone Blast

and Paint line.

. Successfully incorporated O.E.E. metrics utilizing lean

initiatives

. Reduced monthly man hours by over 1,000 while increasing

production by 19%

. Implemented two new practices with a monthly cost savings

of $5,000

. Planned, staffed and executed one successful one week

shutdown

. Developed new E.P.A. R.T.O. and Bag house permit required

procedures

BULL MOOSE TUBE Chicago Heights, IL

Plant Manager - Manage production, maintenance,

inventory and shipping/receiving departments

for a three shift operation in an as welded

mechanical tube facility with 55 million in sales and an

annual budget of 5.4 million dollars.

. Achieved a record 1.1 million dollars of operating income in

June, 2008

. Recognized as the only Plant Manager to successfully manage

costs in July, 2008

. Key role on a three man team to successfully negotiate a 4

year union contract

. Successfully negotiated an agreement with the union for 10

hour work days without premium pay during slow economic times

Operations/Maintenance Manager - Managed

production, maintenance, and warehouse

departments for a three shift operation.

. Successfully incorporated TPM philosophy which impacted

productivity and employee morale

. Set new monthly record for mill speeds on Mill 1 (198 fpm)

. Set new tonnage shift record for both mills combined.(172

tons)

. Planned, staffed and executed two successful one week

shutdowns

HOUSTON HARVEST GIFT PRODUCTS Franklin Park, IL

Assistant Distribution Manager

Responsible for all warehouse functions which

include receiving, warehousing and

shipping. Directed 3 managers and 12

supervisors within a 900,000 square foot D.C.

Successfully managed an annual budget of 4.2

million dollars

. Created an approved Tactical Plan for distribution

. Implemented a process change that has a positive annual

material variance of $239,000

. Created an operations plan at the request of the Executive

Vice President, this plan was

successfully incorporated in the 4th quarter

. Developed product life cycles for receiving and shipping

departments

AVON PRODUCTS, INC. Glenview, IL

Materials Supervisor

Provided assurance and control of all

merchandise, related premiums, and the

efficient movement and replenishment of these

materials to all affected areas throughout

the distribution center. Managed 4 agency

leads and up to 100 permanent and agency

employees in the warehouse and D.C. floor.

. Utilized 5S methodology to develop and institute two process

improvement changes focusing on housekeeping and shift-change

accountability

. #1 supervisor for managing budget of 944,000, full shift P & L

. #1 in the facility on all key metrics measured which include

PPLH, Quality and Reject Rate

. Utilized inventory demand planning and wizard management

software which includes RF guns to successfully replenish the

entire D.C.

GREIF BROS Tonawanda, N.Y.

Plant Planner

Implements planned production schedules, labor

loading, and capacity requirements.

Coordinates products and materials with other

divisions during all phases of production.

. Trained all plant personnel monthly in accordance with OSHA

. Utilized MRP(Baan) software to reduce Die change frequency,

which simultaneously increased production

Production Supervisor of Manufacturing

Managed the Winding, All-FI assembly and High

Speed Fiber Drum Assembly

departments.

. Increased Lock-band assembly production by 300,000 units per

year

. Increased Winding production by 30 percent. Over 6,000 units

per month increase

. Increased assembly line production by 9 percent. Over 4,000

units per month increase

BETHLEHEM STEEL CORPORATION Burns Harbor, IN

Caster Coordinator

Ensure safety, production, and quality for #1

and #2 Continuous Caster in Steelmaking

Operation. Supervised 40 hourly and salary

personnel.

. Achieved highest Auto-application rate, while simultaneously

reducing breakout downtime, this directly impacted monthly

steel tonnage records.

Rebuild Coordinator

Planned, staffed, and executed monthly furnace

outages. Communicated with support

groups including Engineering, Operating,

Mechanical, Electrical,

Electronics, Contractors, and all levels of

Management.

. As Rebuild Coordinator, through innovative engineering,

replaced #3 furnace drive pin. This new technique was

necessary due to catastrophic failure

. Planned, staffed, and executed the installation of project Hi-

Vap on #1 furnace. This air/mist cooling system will enable a

5-10 year shell life extension with cost savings of 4 million

dollars

Mechanical Purchasing Supervisor

Responsible for all in-house and vendor

departmental buying and cost analysis for

Business Plan in excess of 14 million

dollars.

. Successfully managed monthly budget, presented trends in

spending to Plant Manager

. Worked as the salary representative on contracting-out issues

Electrical Crane Repair Supervisor

Planned and unplanned electrical maintenance

of 10 manned,

and 50 remote cranes in addition to all

repair hoists in B.O.F., Stripper, and Moldyard.

Supervised 30 electrical millwrights and 15

motor inspectors.

. Managed rewiring and motor upgrade for manned cranes in

association with larger capacity ladle project.

Work History Industrial Steel Construction (2008- )

Bull Moose Tube

(2007-2008)

Houston Harvest Gift Products (2006-

2007)

Avon

(2003-2005)

Greif Bro's

(2001-2003)

Acme Steel

(2000-2001)

Bethlehem Steel

(1991-2000)

Training Classes/Certifications: OSHA 30 Hour, Roll-Kraft

training course,

Operator Safety Training for Mechanical

Power presses, Preventive

Maintenance, Hydraulic System, Trabon Grease

System, AC/DC motor,

Allen-Bradley P.L.C., Financial Management,

S.P.C., Confined Space,

Lock-out Procedure, Hazardous

Communications, and Participative Management

Education B.S. E.E.T: 72 credit hours completed

B.S. in Supervision: Purdue University

- Indiana

Courses: Industrial Engineering, Labor

Relations, Electrical Engineering,

Computer Science, Supervision and

Accounting.

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