JOHN T. MAZOCK
**** ********* *****, *****, ** 15642
724-***-**** ( E-mail: **********@*******.***
MISSION STATEMENT
Senior Management position capitalizing on my leadership, problem solving,
operations management skills and application of strategic initiatives to
improve efficiency and profitability
QUALIFACTION SUMMARY
Senior manufacturing manager with 15 years of experience in high-quality
plant operations. Proven track record of consistent contributions to
improve production, delivery, quality, safety, labor relations and
profitability. A skilled leader and team builder working with all
departments. Key player in strategic planning and ability to "think outside
the box". Expertise in:
Creative Problem Solving Cost Reduction / Operation Start up
Control
Process Redesign / Quality Management / Safety
Reengineering TQM
Performance Improvement Team Leadership Supply Chain
Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma Plant Operations
Delivered performance improvements through cost reductions, multi-
disciplined engineering skills, statistical process control, and setting a
company culture of continuous improvement. Proven problem solving and
decision making skills. Promoted through a series of increasingly
responsible production, quality, and operations management positions.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Management / Leadership
> Selected to head the Optical Fabrication Process Improvement Project at L-
3 Brashear. Project results include standardized processes, defined
capability, variation reduction, and development of new capabilities.
> Expanded role at L-3 Brashear when given P&L responsibility for a $15
million annual program.
> Managed the consolidation of 8 separate operations centers into one with
projected savings of $1.4 million dollars annually.
. Designed and implemented procedures and methods to integrate
operations involving departmental interactions, space requirements,
material flow, and growth strategies for an $85 million in sales
merchandising solutions business.
. Selected and staffed a core team to implement critical functions for
the reengineering of operations.
. Established control and communications procedures to update senior
management and key department managers to insure a timely completion
of objectives.
. Recruited 13 competent departmental leaders to implement "state of the
art" technical and people skills to improve efficient operations.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS cont.
Management / Leadership cont.
> Selected as Six Sigma Champion for Sony Pittsburgh Direct View Television
Department. Successfully developed Six Sigma program, including program
launch, budget, staffing, and training resulting in four Blackbelts / 24
Greenbelts and $1.3 million in hard savings the first year.
> Recognized by corporate management for consistently achieving production
quotas.
Strategic Planning
> Developed long term plant layout utilization plan at Brashaer to maximize
overall plant efficiency and minimize future renovation costs.
> Developed and designed a business system model "Navigator" which
standardized the process from creative concepts and designs to practical
"engineered to order" manufactured outcomes.
> Conceptualized a system to improve interdepartmental efficiencies.
. Consolidated Receiving, Shipping, and Material Handlers under one
department to improve inventory / material control.
. Established a Planning / Scheduling model to more efficiently utilize
the resources of the business to address specific and diverse client
needs.
. Establish a Production Engineering Department to guide the order,
design, and manufacturing groups to interact more efficiently when
completing projects.
. Reengineered Safety and Environmental Programs organization,
structure, and methods of operations to foster proactive compliance to
all regulatory standards for a company of over five hundred employees.
. Ensured customer satisfaction by reducing manufacturing lead-time
requirements from eight weeks to four weeks through "lead time
innovation" techniques.
Engineering / Technical
> Change industry standards of television manufacturing by successfully
launching the first integrated manufacturing of cathode ray tube and
television assembly.
. Designed and engineered a $3.4 million innovative production facility
to include warehousing, conveyors, assembly equipment, material flow,
QC area, engineering, and office space to produce large screen direct
view televisions.
. Awarded Sony President's Gold award for successfully implementing this
24/7 integrated process.
. Reduced inventory, material handling, and improved quality resulted in
$20.4 million annual savings at the Sony Pittsburgh Plant.
> Develop standardize project management tool to control and reduce labor
and material over runs.
. Reduce materials, labor, and operating cost resulting in first year
savings in excess of $530,000.
MAJOR ACCOMPLISHMENTS cont.
Financial / Cost Reduction
> Improved manufacturing operations at Brashear, by reducing overtime,
improving productivity and controlling expense, which resulted in being
$500,000 under budget for manufacturing overhead.
> Developed and maintained capital, expense, and manpower budgets for
control of both multi-million dollar projects and operating departments.
> Prepared and maintained both annual and midrange budgets with an annual
improvement targets of 15% per year.
> Trained to be a leader to implement ISO 9000 audits. Responsible for
preparing operations to comply and develop the initial documentation
required for certification. Supported and mentored other department
managers in ISO principles. Regularly conducted internal audits of all
departments to ensure compliance.
> Developed metrics, activities and targets for Print Shop Management
resulting in 22% productivity improvement in a one-year period.
CAREER HISTORY
L-3 COMMUNICATIONS, BRASHEAR DIVISION, Pittsburgh, PA 2006 - Present
L-3 Communications is the sixth largest defense company in the United
States, and is a leader and prime defense contractor in Intelligence,
Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), secure communications, government
services, training and simulation and aircraft modernization and
maintenance.
Director of Operations
Responsible for all aspects of Operations to include Product Program
Control, Procurement, Planning, Manufacturing Engineering, Environmental,
Health & Safety, Manufacturing, Facilities, Shipping and Receiving
MATTHEWS INTERNATIONAL, iDL DIVISION, Monroeville, PA 2002 - 2005
The Merchandising Solutions Division with $85 million in sales, is an
industry leader in providing value-added comprehensive merchandising
solutions to consumer product marketers and retailers.
Director of Manufacturing 2003 - 2005
Responsible for managing manufacturing operations to include Production
Engineering, Safety, Maintenance, Materials and Planning / Scheduling.
Developed, rolled out and oversaw major strategic and business initiatives.
Director of Print Manufacturing 2002 - 2003
Responsible for managing Print, Finishing, and Packaging operations
including Maintenance. Developed, rolled out and oversaw major strategic
and business initiatives.
Director of Quality Improvement 2002 - 2002
Responsible for analyzing business and operations processes and providing
improvement plans
CAREER HISTORY cont.
SONY ELECTRONICS INC., Mount Pleasant, PA 1992 - 2002
Industry leader in the manufacturing of electronic equipment..
Production Manager 1995 - 2002
Responsible for budget, staffing, production, engineering and new product
launches of larger screen direct view televisions.
Project Manager 1994 - 1995
Responsible for the start up project of the direct view production
operation.
Industrial Engineer 1992 - 1994 .
Responsible for plant operation efficiency and new model launches
CONRAIL INC., Philadelphia, PA 1990 - 1992
$8.4 billion dollar railway freight transportation provider.
Electrical Engineer
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of Conrail's Rail Analysis
and Track Geometry Cars.
EDUCATION & PROFFESIONAL DEVELOPMENT
B.S. in Electrical Engineering, University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh, PA
Ongoing Professional Development
Challenge of Leadership Total Quality Management
Production Innovation ISO 9000 Auditor Training
Six Sigma Champion Training Earned Value Management