RALPH M. TEDESCO

386-***-**** (cell)

386-***-****

E-Mail: abmxqj@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: To obtain a challenging position within a company that demands

the highest disciplined skills in Managerial Procedures, Operations and

Engineering. Working closely within a team environment where past skills,

experience and initiative can be used effectively.

WORK EXPERIENCE:

SEPTEMBER, 2005 - JUNE 2009

THOMPSON PUMP & MANUFACTURING - Manufacturer & Distributor of Small & Large

Pump Units

ENGINEERING MANAGER

Manage the entire Engineering Department and assist in managing the IT

department. Recommend changes in manufacturing methods and the design of

new pumping equipment. Instrumental in setting up the ISO 9001-2000 system

within Thompson Pump. Registration completed in June 2007. Training on

Microsoft Navision Software for the entire company.

DECEMBER, 2003 - JUNE 2005

PILGRIM ELECTRONICS Inc. - Distributor and Assembler of Electronics

Components

VALUE ADDED MANAGER

Manage departmental daily activities including Production Scheduling,

Assembly, Cost Estimating, Shipping Dept., Inventory and Cost Variances.

Provide Engineering Design and changes where required.

NOVEMBER, 1999 - JUNE, 2003

CASCO PRODUCTS CORP. - Div. SEQUA CORP. - Automotive Supplier

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Manage departmental daily activities including Production Scheduling,

Assembly Production, PM, SPC, QS9000, Team Member Concepts, Variances,

Inventory Control, Goal Setting & Seminars.

Submit daily and weekly production reports including target data to obtain

required goals.

Interfaced with suppliers / vendors to maximize utilization of purchased

goods and provided services.

Assisting other departments for Engineering Designs & Problems that

required Solutions.

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JANUARY, 1996 - JANUARY, 1999

WOODBURY DEVICES INC., PRESSMATE INC., PANELBAR BARRIERS INC., NEPS INC.,

GATE DEVICES INC., PRESS ACCESSORIES SALES LLC. - Safety Equipment

Manufacturer

GENERAL MANAGER

Managing all responsibilities of daily operations. Accounts Receivables,

Accounts Payable, Sales, Purchasing, Advertising, Seminars, Production

Scheduling, Inventory Control, Process Methods, Assembly, Machining and new

Design Functions.

Initiated new policies and methods for Purchasing, reducing costs by

greater than 35%.

Reviewed P&L statements monthly and determined necessary adjustments and

corrections.

For two years sales dollars increased greater than 28% for the combination

of five companies.

Reviewed past and current Engineering designs, making necessary corrections

for compliance.

Interacted with lawyers involving litigation as it pertains to product

liability.

Acting Safety Manager and Facilities Manager in accordance with OSHA, DEP

and EPA regulations. Compiled and implemented Lock Out / Tag Out, MSDS and

Hazardous Materials manuals and procedures.

JUNE, 1995 - JANUARY, 1996

CASCO CORP. - DIVISION OF SEQUA CORP. - Automotive Supplier

SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

Defined machine sequences, established and wrote machine specifications and

interacted with machine builders. Redesigned tooling and machine components

in areas that required improvements.

Troubleshot manufacturing problems and implemented necessary corrective

actions.

Trained personnel on new processes and procedures. Incorporated new

products into production.

JULY, 1994 - JANUARY, 1995

ECHO MFG. - Cosmetic Case Mfg. and Assembly

PLANT MANAGER

Manager of a entire manufacturing plant of approximately 150 employees.

Implemented manufacturing processes and solutions to co-ordinate the

functions of all departments involved in Assembly, Production, Injection

Molding, Machine Shop, Shipping, Receiving and Quality Control.

Created a team concept (TQM) used in solving assembly line and production

problems.

RALPH M. TEDESCO Page 3

JUNE, 1972 - MARCH, 1994

TORRINGTON COMPANY - DIVISION INGERSOLL RAND - Automotive Supplier

SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

From concept, designed, built and troubleshot all new and existing machines

for in plant use.

Designed, modified and updated new tooling concepts used in all

manufacturing production areas.

Redesigned electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical systems on all

machines used within the facility.

Supervised an assembly department of approximately 100 employees and

maintained monthly budgets on performance and established goals.

Used extensive TQM skills in supervising and leading various teams in

workshop seminars.

EDUCATION: WATERBURY STATE TECHNICAL COLLEGE

Associates in Mechanical Engineering

Associates in Manufacturing Engineering

SKILLS: Mechanical, Industrial, Electronics & Electrical, All Microsoft

Computer Operating Systems, Microsoft computer programs,

Computer Installations, Training and Repairs, Machine Shop

Equipment, Safety Seminars, TQM Business Management

Strategy, FMEA Theory and Execution

PERSONAL: USN - Nuclear Submarine Service, Honorable Discharge

Retired Head Instructor of Tedesco's School of Self Defense

- Martial Arts School

Member of SME

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