Manager Project
Resume:
Raymond E. Juhasz
Savannah, Tennessee 38372
Email: *********@*******.***
Progressive manufacturing excellence background knowledgeable in ISO-9000, QS-9000, ISO-14001, API, UL AND FM certified work environments. Experienced in steel tubing, automotive/industrial hoses, and HVAC flex-duct processing. Acquired experience in organized and non-organized labor settings and believe flexibility to be the key to success in both settings.
Language Skills: Bi-lingual – English/Spanish
Employment History and Accomplishments:
Maverick Tube L.P/Tenaris Counce, TN ( Nov 2003 – Present)
Plant Manager – Reporting to Director of US Mfg. (Oct 2006 – Present)
Responsible for directing a management staff which is responsible for safety and environmental programs, human resource activities, quality performance, production goals, P&L, O&M budget, capital projects, maintenance coordination, plant engineering activities and interaction with support vendors and customers.
1. Achieved the highest facility Corporate Safety Audit score of 87.5 in 2005 and recently celebrated 330,000 hours of injury free performance. 5-S lean manufacturing is currently being completed.
2. Managed the organized workforce represented by USWA Local 7573 and participated in contract negotiations.
3. Developed and coordinated installation of 2005 capital projects totaling $650,000 including:
1. Installation of new mill drives $200,000
2. New mill roll tooling $132,000
3. $300,000 in various safety and equipment upgrades
1. Developed Business Plans and budgets
2. Established a program of plant metrics, for monthly performance review,
which was benchmarked over the entire company
1. Implemented a maintenance PPM program
2. Co-leader of the safety committee leading facility to a 1.1 safety index in 2004 and a .6 safety index in 2005
3. Lead facility through re-certification ISO-9000 and API audits in four consecutive audits with zero non-conformances
Quietflex Manufacturing Co., LP, Lawrenceville, GA (Apr 2003 – Sep 2003)
Plant Manager – Reporting to General Manager (Apr 2003 – Sept 2003)
Responsible for turn-a-round of this bi-lingual non-union production facility with four assembly lines. (Assignment ended due to plant closure)
1. Increased production 45.7% from 70K ft/day to 102 ft/day average
in a 4 month period
1. Improved inventory turns to 40 turns
2. Increased weekly shipments by 26.5%
3. Increased pcs/man hr by 30.5%
4. Reduced total out-the-door costs by 20%
5. Redesigned process flow in packaging area and inventory storage
6. Developed cost saving projects for automated labeling
7. Developed a perforated cutter project designed to remove 6 seconds from cycle time and resulting in 10% increase in production
Plymouth Tube Company – West Monroe, LA (Jul 2001 – Jan 2003)
Manufacturing and Maintenance Manager (Jul 2001 – Jan 2003)
Responsible for the operation of a welded stainless steel non-union tube manufacturing facility.
1. Developed and implemented a 5-S program
2. Implemented visual factory
3. Reduced 4 labor units in the bending area ($140K savings)
4. Reduced 2 labor units in the straight finish area ($70K savings)
5. Reduced 2 labor units in the testing area ($70K savings)
6. Reduced 1 labor unit in the bar wash area ($35K savings)
7. Reduced temporary labor service usage from 23/day to 10/day
8. Reduced weld mill changeover time from 8 hours to 4 hours
9. Rediced bender changeover time from 8 minutes to 3 minutes
10. Increased draw cell productivity from 125/shift to 230/shift
Mark IV Auto – Dayco Products Inc., Lexington, TN (Feb 1989 – July 2001)
Manufacturing Manager (Jul 2000 – Jul 2001)
Managed a multi-operational manufacturing facility with 50 million in annual
sales for an OEM and aftermarket manufacturing company.
1. Supported QS-9000 and ISO-14001 certification and audit activities
2. Led 3 Focus Factory Teams comprised of 9 supervisors and 345 hourly associates who operated 7 extrusion lines with reinforcing equipment, 9 vulcanization vessels and end finishing operations
3. Accomplished a 33% reduction in finished goods inventory
4. Reduced WIP by 40%
5. Celebrated 1 million work hours without a lost time injury
Manager of Lean Manufacturing (Jan 2000 – July 2000)
Implemented Lean Manufacturing Program in a 65 work center facility
1. Completed 5-S and Kaizen events
2. Hired and trained a 5 person lean implementation team for carrying out lean activities in the facility
3. Attended University of Michigan Lean Classes in 2000: Overview To Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Designing Standardized Work, Developing and Leading Work Groups, Leading The Change To Lean
Test Lab and Developmental Pilot Plant Manager (Sept 1997 – Jan 2000)
1. Oversaw construction of a 27,000 sq. ft. technical center
2. Completed facility layout for the quality test lab
3. Completed layout for the developmental lab
4. Arranged for equipment transfers from other Mark IV facilities
5. Arranged new equipment procurement
6. Interviewed and hired 9 technicians for the facility
7. Trained and monitored employee proficiency of test personnel
Mark IV Auto – Dayco Products Inc., Ocala, FL
Maintenance Manager (Nov 1996 – Jan 1998)
Managed a maintenance organization comprised of 5 supervisors, 13 project crew men, 13 electricians, 4 machinists, and 34 maintenance personnel servicing a 50 million dollar facility.
1. Responsible for maintenance of all equipment and grounds
2. Implemented a PM program for the facility
3. Coordinated project crew improvement activities
Area Production Manager (Aug 1995 – Nov 1996)
Responsible for production activities in a multi-operational manufacturing facility
supporting OEM and industrial hose markets.
1. Managed a team of 5 supervisors and 150 hourly reports for the operation of a banbury mixer and calendar mill, 6 extrusion lines, 66 reinforcing machines, 3 lead extruders, and 7 vulcanization vessels along with end finishing operations
2. Supported a 96% on time delivery performance
Project Manager (Nov 1994 – Aug 1995)
Planned and implemented a calibration program required for QS-9000 certification
1. Wrote the QS 9000 facility calibration program
2. Coordinated the construction of the plant calibration lab
3. Purchased equipment and calibration software
4. Interviewed and hired 3 calibration technicians
5. Established calibration routines and work place instructions
6. Had calibration lab routines operational in less than 6 months passing the QS 9000 certification audit
Production Supervisor (Feb 1989 – Nov 1994)
Supervised various manufacturing areas within the facility
Privately Owned Recruitment Firm
July 1987 - Feb 1989
1. Owned and operated a Management Recruiter franchise for professional recruitment located in Manassas, VA
Pittsburgh Tube Company, Monaca, PA
Sales Manager Oil Country Tubing (Jan 1985 – July 1987)
1. Within 1 years created a 3 million dollar product line for ERW stretch reduced small diameter oil country tubing.
2. Established contacts with distributors and third party processing locations which supported the product line.
Babcock & Wilcox Company, Beaver Falls, PA (Feb 1974 – April 1976)
1. Began a career in the specialty steel tubing industry gaining knowledge in melt operations, rolling operations, continuous casting, rotary piercing, TIG and ERW welding stretch reducing, extrusion, cold drawing, forging and end finishing. Knowledge in API specifications and tubing grades.
Coordinator of Manufacturing of Oil Country Tubing (April 1976 – Dec 1979)
1. Coordinated the manufacturing from quotation through end finishing efforts of three major manufacturing locations and 7 independent third party facilities located in the Northeast and Southwest.
Sales Mgr. Carbon and Alloy Pressure Tubing and Pipe (Jan 1979 – Dec 1985)
1. Performed the sales management and customer service activities for a $15 million product line including customer calls, product development, claim investigation, business plan development, marketing strategy and pricing policy.
2. Provided sales and manufacturing support for a $150 million oil country tubing product line.
JC Penney Company and Gimbels Co., Pittsburgh, PA
Feb 1972 – Dec 1974
1. Retail Sales and Sales Management
Military Experience:
United States Army Reserve
475th Quartermaster Supply Company
Beaver Falls, PA 15010
MOS – Personnel Specialist/ Motor Pool
Rank – Spec 5
Education:
Geneva College – Beaver Falls, PA – Bachelor of Science
University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, PA – Graduate Courses
University of Michigan – 2000 Lean Manufacturing
Productivity Inc. – Lean Manufacturing Concepts
FMEA, 8-D, ICA, Labor Relations & Unions
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