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Project Manager Electrical Engineer

Location:
Irwin, PA, 15642
Posted:
May 18, 2010

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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



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