Jeffrey Maskall
*** **** **** **** ( Somerset, NJ 08873 ( 908-***-**** (
*********@*******.***
Manufacturing Operations Professional
MANUFACTURING and OPERATIONS executive with a verifiable track record of
progressive growth and experience in achieving revenue, cost, productivity
and delivery goals in a diverse range of manufacturing environments. Hands-
on leadership experience with proven success in the development of sound
policies and practices that ensure that the company's financial, business,
and customer service objectives are achieved. Energetic and inventive self-
starter known for my innate ability to leverage my knowledge and
understanding of manufacturing and production operations management to
provide solutions vital to cost reduction and bottom-line profit
improvement.
Summary of Qualifications
Manufacturing Operations ( Material Planning ( Process Development (
Capacity Planning
Production Planning & Scheduling ( Logistics ( Inventory Control ( ISO (
Workplace Safety
Cost Control ( Staff Supervision & Development ( Performance Evaluation
. Proven ability to leverage deep knowledge and understanding of
manufacturing operations with expertise in driving operational
strategies that produce measurable results.
. Energetic and inventive self-starter known for the ability to apply my
deep understanding of manufacturing and production operations and
facility management to providing solutions vital to cost reduction and
bottom-line profit improvement.
. Strong organizational skills, financial acumen, and fair and
consistent leadership style.
. Demonstrated expertise in utilizing fact-based, process-oriented
approach towards reaching aggressive goals in support of cost, profit,
customer service and organizational objectives.
. Ability to utilize warehouse space with the planning of inventory
location and storage for optimal efficiency of shipping and receiving
operations.
. Knowledge of and experience in supply chain logistics including
warehouse layout and inventory control.
. Experience in ensuring employee safety through the enforcement of
workplace health and safety policies and procedures.
. Resourceful team leader with the exceptional capacity to empower,
motivate and develop successful production teams and employees.
. Technical skills include QMOS, MS Word, MS Excel, and MS PowerPoint.
Extensive experience collaborating with IT teams in the development
and implementation of streamlined processes and programs.
Professional Summary
Gerdau Ameristeel, Amboy, NJ ( 1979-2009
Gerdau Ameristeel is the second largest mini-mill steel producer, and steel
recycler in North America, with an annual manufacturing capacity of over
ten million metric tons of mill finished steel products.
Supervisor of Production Planning, Scheduling, & Logistics (2004-2009)
Provided strategic leadership and operational direction in managing overall
production and logistics operations with direct responsibility for all
aspects of production and logistics planning and scheduling operations for
the rod mill and melt shop. Accountable for the seamless execution of
procurement, inventory control, quality, shipping, receiving, facility
maintenance, and staff related functions.
. Helped to increase productivity 10%, and reduce customer complaints by
3% the last 5 years.
. Developed and implemented unique manpower schedules resulting in
annual savings of $75,000 through the reduction of overlapping shifts
and overtime.
. Defined and enforced department operating procedures including the
creation of job descriptions and employee evaluations.
Supervisor, Production Planning & First Inspector (1980-1981)
Scheduling (1984-2004)
Lead Supervisor (1983-1984) Second Inspector (1979-1980)
QC Turn Supervisor (1981-1983)
Training & Development
Statistical Process Control ( Time Management ( Logistics ( Total Quality
Management
Job Performance Appraisals ( Problem Solving ( Leadership 2000 ( Writing
SOP's ( ISO9000