Manager Customer Service

ANTHONY T. ZAJACZ Sr.

*** ***** ***** **. ***** LEBANON, OHIO 45065

Cell 513-***-****

ablod5@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Accomplished, results driven professional, with track record of success in

maximizing productivity, improving quality and implementing cost saving

that increase profits. Hands on management style, team building, "go and

see approach". Experienced in Lean manufacturing practices,

implementations, 5S, Toyota Production System...plus.

COMPETENCIES

Plant Mfg. Operations

Lean Sigma Manufacturing

Toyota Production System (TPS)

Trainer Mgmt. /S.P.C.

/Q.S. 9000-02/TS Audito

Cost Reduction/Control Strategies

Process Reengineering

Quality Assurance Management

P&L Accountability

Operation Improvements

Facilities Revamping

HR Development-Union-Non-Union

Workflow Planning

Team Leadership

Turnaround Management Strategy

Just-in-Time (JIT) Production

Policy / Procedure Development

Inventory Control/Analysis

. Consistently exceeded budgeted earnings while producing record

breaking profits through developing operational efficiency and

improved supplier costs and selection.

. Stream lined operations and increase annual cost saving of over $250K

through reduction in process waste, BOM analysis, and down time

inefficiency.

. As Process Manager (plastics blow molding), developed a quick

changeover program (SMED) and implemented a successful time reduction

of over 70%, part to part and 35% increased efficiency.

. Strategic and tactical planning, operating budgets, forecast and cost

controls to support business objectives and growth.

. Analysis new products, cost and production planning objectives

. Create synergy through the development of team building and integrate

manufacturing communications.

. Implemented process improvements which increase assembly production

efficiencies by over 30% while reducing labor cost by 27%.

. Improve production through effective scheduling and over an 8%

reduction in downtime and change over process creating over 25%

reduction in scrap costs.

. Development of scrap recycling program recouping 800% return with

waste removal cost reductions of 45%.

TASUS CORP. Bloomington, IN. 2006-present

Japan based $35MM Manufacture of Automotive Parts)

(170 associates)

PLANT MANAGER and MATERIALS MANAGER Manager of a

Tier I, II 30 press plastic injection molding and assembly facility. A

hands on "go and see" manager. Plant production, quality, safety,

materials, purchasing, shipping/receiving/warehouse, logistics, scheduling,

customer service, purchasing and budget responsibilities. Promote TPS

philosophy and culture to all depts. and implemented numerous cost savings

and labor saving programs in each of the listed departments which was

instrumental in bettering plant budget by 1M in less than 3 years.

Standardize Operator Procedures (SOP's) that lead to improved quality,

maximize operational efficiencies, lower labor cost, strengthen safety

record and created greater employee job accountability and repeatability of

job.

AMERICAN SHOWA INC. Blanchester, OH.

2003-2006

(Japan based $233 MM Manufacturing Automotive Supplier)

(800 associates)

SENIOR PRODUCTION CONTROL MANAGER

Tier 1 supplier to Honda and SIA, Managed planning/scheduling, purchasing

(domestic and international), receiving, warehouse and inventory control,

picking, shipping and logistics. Responsibilities include managing and

planning of production schedules for the casting, machining

(steel/aluminum) and assembly depts. Lead the procurement of raw material

and component parts (domestic/international). Lead logistics, through Six

Sigma concept in developing critical control to increase efficiencies,

improving the shipping department to meet customer requirements and improve

direct customer support.

ARKAY PLASTICS INC. Monroe, OH.

1999-2003

U.S based $30 MM Manufacture of Automotive Parts)

(130 associates)

PLANT MANAGER AND PRODUCTION CONTROL MGR

Manager of Manufacturing Operations, overseeing the departments (15 plastic

injection machines 35 ton - 3000 ton capabilities).OEM supplier of and

various consumer products, with emphasis on Toyota Production System,

(injection molding-decouple, assembly and paint depts.). Develop

supervisors training programs to ensure accountability and improve

operational excellence. Provider leadership and guidance overseeing

production, assembly, scheduling, customer service, procurement, warehouse

and logistics, MRP, inventory control, human resources and plant safety

coordinator.

CONTINENTAL PLASTIC CONTAINERS, Cleveland / Cincinnati, OH.

1981-1999

(U.S based $70 MM Manufacture of consumer products)

(180 associates)

PLANT MANAGER AND MANUFACTURING MANAGER, Cincinnati, OH

1992-1999

Directing and managing plant plastic blow molding operations during a

restructuring era for a 235,000 sq. ft. production/warehouse facility.

With focus on increasing production and quality while developing and

implementing the JIT production methodology. Established employee

recognition programs supporting operational excellence and team work,

producing a positive improvement on employee morale and production.

Overseeing and directed a skilled hourly workforce in production and system

changeovers, process set-up and documentation.

PROCESS ENGINEER (Cleveland, OH)

PRODUCTION CONTROL MASTER SCEDULER//BUYER, (Cleveland, OH

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR (Cleveland, OH)

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Japanese Prod. Philosophy-Toyota/Honda

Kaizen/Kanban/5S

Lessons in Leadership (S. Covey)

Lean-Sigma Manufacturing

Communications / Behaviors

Quality Control (AMA)

Grievance Procedures/UAW

(AMA) GMP's / Inspection

Quality is Free (P.Crosby)

Managerial Effectiveness (G. Whitman)

Lockout / Tag out

Time Management (Gib Whitman)

OSHA Regulations

Improving Productivity (TQC)

Plastic Processing Blow & Injection Molds

Sexual Harassment in workplace

Japanese Prod. Philosophies(Honda)

Mgmt./S.P.C./Q.S 9000-02/TS 16949

Safety policies and program awareness

Mech./Maint. Troubleshooting

EDUCATION

The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio

B. S., Forest Resource / Industrial Management

-Society of Plastic Engineers

-MAPP Member

-Special Olympics of N. Kentucky

-Arthritis Association (Cincinnati)

-Youth Baseball /Basketball-Coaching

Salary History

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