RUSSELL A. GUERCIO
***** ******* **** *********: 269-***-****
Sturgis, MI 49091 E-mail: *********@*******.***
BACKGROUND SUMMARY
A thorough, detail-oriented professional with extensive experience in
supervision, inventory control and supply chain in several industries.
Major strengths in lean manufacturing, production planning, machining
operations, and troubleshooting. Additional skills in training, hiring,
scheduling, performance evaluations, quality control, and customer service.
An energetic, results-oriented individual who is able to build
relationships with management and peers, while completing projects in a
fast-paced environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
AMERICAN AXEL AND MANUFACTURING, Three Rivers, Michigan 1994 - 2009
A world leader in design, engineering, testing, validation and
manufacturing of driveline, drivetrain and chassis systems, related
components, and metal formed products for light trucks and buses, sport
utility vehicles, crossover vehicles, and passenger cars.
Manufacturing Supervisor, (2007-2009)
Managed employee scheduling and job rotation for 30 employees. Performed
employee hiring, terminations, performance evaluation and discipline.
. Successfully launched several new production line tooling systems,
including New Hub and New Carrier Machining Departments, improving
profitability.
. Established and managed internal inventory supply chain system for main
production line resulting in continual production and generating savings.
. Implemented all aspects of lean manufacturing, improving profitability,
exceeding expectations.
. Directed and assured daily parts inventory control and semi-annual
physical inventory count were conducted in a timely and accurate manner.
Production Supervisor, Buffalo, New York (1998-2007)
Managed employee scheduling and job rotation for 50 employees. Additionally
performed employee hiring, terminations, performance evaluation and
discipline.
. Established and managed internal inventory supply chain system for main
production line assuring no out of stocks and continual production.
. Instituted production planning control system integrated with customer
demand, resulting in timely production, improving profitability.
. Managed daily parts inventory control and semi-annual physical inventory
count in an accurate and timely manner.
. Performed duties of general manager in his absence while maintaining
existing job flow.
. Implement all aspects of lean manufacturing improving profitability,
exceeding expectations.
Job Setter, Buffalo, New York (1994-1998)
Performed general maintenance on ten grinding machines.
. Facilitated wheel changes ensuring proper job tooling for specific
product assignments.
. Performed trouble shooting of machine problems and worked with
maintenance department on major machine issues ensuring quick and efficient
corrections of problems, resulting in a return to full capacity.
. Managed daily parts inventory control preventing out of stocks.
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HOME DEPOT, Niagara Falls, New York 2006 - 2007
Major big box building home supplier.
Associate
Specialized in power equipment and garden department merchandise.
. Provided customer assistance in selecting proper tools and material,
exceeding expectations.
. Loaded and unloaded delivery trucks, meeting expectations.
. Developed extensive knowledge of tractors and other lawn and garden
equipment, providing customers with information and make selection from
many products.
. Consulted with customers on landscape design and selection generating
additional sales.
MILLARD FILLMORE HOSPITAL, Buffalo, New York 1984 - 1994
Offers inpatient and outpatient services and serves as home to the Hand
Center of WNY, the Diabetes-Endocrinology Center, and the Sleep Disorder
Center of WNY.
Dietary Supervisor (1988-1994)
Managed employee scheduling and job rotation for 50 employees. Performed
employee hiring, termination, performance evaluation and discipline.
. Ensured quality control of food for hospital patients, employees and
visitors.
. Ordered supplies and managed inventory in accurate manner.
. Coordinated catered luncheon and dinner events for physicians and
administrators.
Cafeteria Porter (1984-1988)
EDUCATION
Associate Degree, Business Management & Administration. Erie County
Community College, Buffalo, New York, 1992.
TRAINING
. Dale Carnegie, 2009 Think like a Manager Training
. Lean Manufacturing Training
. ISO Quality Assurance Training
. Team Building Training
. Inventory Control Training