Edward J. Cichewicz
Monclova, OH 43542
abltyr@r.postjobfree.com
Home phone number - 419-***-****
Cell phone number - 419-***-****
Objective
To obtain a position within an organization in the area of account
representation or sales that would allow me to grow and develop, utilizing
my professional experience as a basis for company growth.
Education
Master of Business Administration
University of Phoenix, Online
Completed 30/45 credit hours
Bachelor of Science - Electrical Engineering
Lawrence Institute of Technology (currently Lawrence Technological
University)
Southfield, MI
Graduated: June, 1988
Professional Experience
Self-Employed -- August 2008-Present
In the start-up phase of an investment company for my personal assets.
The investments are in the foreign exchange market (foreign currency
exchange or Forex Market). Searching for a career change.
Chrysler, LLC. -- June 1997 - August 2008
The Detroit Axle Plant - Area Manager of Maintenance and Engineering
Maintenance Manager 2nd Shift Operations
Managed the maintenance and engineering activities for the entire plant
(1.5 million square feet) on the 2nd shift. This included the facility
maintenance objectives as well as the production related objectives.
Responsibilities include preventive maintenance programs, the
installation of machinery and equipment as well as running repairs.
Maintaining machining and assembly operations and managing central
maintenance activities. Directly supervised and managed all management
associates on the shift. Setting priorities for daily activities.
Area Manager 1st Shift
Planned and scheduled all maintenance activities for the assembly area: WK
(front and rear), LX, and RS lines. Activities include: running repair,
preventive maintenance, and new model programs. Coordinated the activities
with production and engineering operations. Supported new model launch
activities. Prioritized daily activities.
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Advanced Manufacturing Engineering
Supervisor of Tool and Process Engineering and Controls/Electrical
Engineering
Managed and supervised tool, process, and electrical engineering
departments. Developed program costs for new model programs. Performed
make-buy studies. Developed program specifications. Implemented new model
program objectives. Responsible for program implementation from project
approval through program launch. Purchased all of the machinery,
equipment, and tooling required to manufacture torque converters and
steering columns. Installed and qualified all machinery and equipment on
the plant floor, including start up and debug. Managed the program capital
requirements. Prepared all of the specifications required for the program.
The Toledo Machining Plant
Lead Manager for 2nd Shift Operations
Managed production and maintenance operations, including process and
controls engineering for the entire plant (1.0 million square feet) on the
2nd shift. Responsible for production, maintenance, quality and logistics.
Supervised and managed all management associates on the shift. Ensured
that all of the objectives for goal attainment were being met/managed by
the supervisors on a daily basis. Directed process and controls
engineering activities. Setting priorities for daily activities.
Maintenance and Engineering Manager 2nd and 3rd Shift Operations
Managed the maintenance activities for the entire plant (1.0 million square
feet) on the 2nd and 3rd shifts. This included the facility maintenance
objectives as well as the production related objectives. Managed and
directed process and controls engineering on the shift and preventive
maintenance programs. The installation of machinery and equipment as well
as managing running repairs. Prioritized daily activities.
American Axle and Manufacturing -- 1994 - June 1997
Maintenance and Engineering Manager - Plant #6 and #8
Managed and supervised the tool, process, and electrical engineering
departments as well as the maintenance operations for all three shifts.
Developed program costs for plant related programs. Performed make-buy
studies. Developed program specifications. Implemented program goals and
objectives. Managed running repairs and preventive maintenance programs.
Supported production related initiatives.
Supervisor of Electrical Engineering - Detroit Plants.
Responsibilities include: support for the manufacturing floor day-to-day
operations and supervising the electrical engineering group in the
following areas: machine controls design, new model programs, facilities
electrical (including power distribution), and preparing electrical and
controls specifications. Developed the CNC and PLC controls specifications
for the Detroit complex. Writing logic and implementing program changes.
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Ford Motor Company -- 1992 - 1994
Electrical Engineer
At Ford Motor Company my position was an Electrical Engineer at the
Transmission and Chassis Operations. My responsibilities included machine
controls design, new model programs, facilities electrical (power
distribution) and preparing electrical and controls specifications for the
division. Supported program launches as a controls engineer for the
following plants : Batavia, OH, Sharonville, OH, Livonia, MI, and
Sterling Heights, MI. Writing logic and implementing program changes.
General Motors Corporation -- 1990 - 1992
Electrical Engineer and Maintenance Supervisor
At General Motors Corporation I had two positions, Electrical Engineer
and Maintenance Supervisor at the Saginaw Division - Detroit Plants. My
responsibilities included support for the day-to-day manufacturing
operations, machine controls design, new model programs, facilities
electrical (power distribution) and preparing electrical and controls
specifications. Controls design. Program changes. Supervising central
maintenance pipe fitters and electricians.
References are available upon request.
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