Joseph J. Manera
*** ******* ****** **** *********, Florida 32904
321-***-**** . ********@***.***
Objective
A strong business professional motivated to work in a challenging
position utilizing my education, skill, and experience in business
management. I am a dedicated manager with proven ability to exceed
goals and management expectations.
Professional Experience
J.Manera & Associates, LLC., 255 East Drive Suite L, Melbourne, FL 32904
2007-2009
Manager
. Acted as Manager responsible for 2 engineering technicians' developing
disassembly procedures, and establishing RF test parameters for
prototypical cellular phones.
. Reported directly to Nokia Engineering Staff.
. Coordinated activities and implemented directions provided by Nokia
Manager.
. Responsible for providing supervision, training, and documentation of
all employee trainings.
. Developed and maintained reports, and all business related records as
necessary.
Arvato Services, Inc., 795 NASA Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
2005-2007
Senior Operations Supervisor
. Acted as Senior Supervisor responsible for 2 line supervisors' output,
quality, and productivity; as well as, 96 operations employees.
. Reported directly to plant Operations Manager.
. Coordinated activities and implemented directions provided by
Operations Manager.
. Responsible for providing supervision, training, and documentation of
all employee trainings.
. Maintained reports and records as necessary.
. Advised and implemented changes to the policy and procedures manual to
improve program operation.
. Responsible for interviewing and making recommendations to HR on new
employee hires.
. Managed costs for delegated projects to ensure profitability.
o Recognized by Management for developing & implementing a new
hard-fail process which increased productivity & revenue while
reducing turn-around time
Nokia Mobile Phones, 795 NASA Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
1995-2005
Operations
Supervisor
1998-2005
. Successfully managed a team of 25 employees consisting of: 10 techs,
4 re-workers,
8 assemblers, 2 final line inspectors, and 1 lead tech.
. Responsible for all team members to include accountability for
individual job duties, production, and quality of work performed.
. Maintained daily goals of the repair team. Ensured high output, high
quality of repair, low cost of repair per phone, and low turn-around
time.
. Responsible for all employee reviews including determining merit
increases, addressed employee issues, disciplines, and corrective
counseling.
. Participate in daily management meetings.
. Managed all ISO 9002 standards to ensure compliance.
. Assisted ISO quality manager with team preparation for ISO 9002
certification and audits.
. Conducted daily production and quality control team meetings.
o This team was consistently recognized for having the highest out-
put in the entire plant
Joseph J. Manera
321-***-**** . ********@***.***
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Lead Technician
1997-1998
. Provided technical support to team members concerning cellular phone
repair.
. Responsible for maintaining all production and quality control
standards.
. Chosen to interface all operational communications between team
supervisor and all team members.
Radio
Frequency Technician 1995-
1997
. Repaired cellular phones down to component level.
. Refurbished cellular phones to "like new" condition.
. Utilized Marconi test equipment and Novell computer software (ORACLE).
Storage Technology Corporation, 795 NASA Blvd, Melbourne, FL 32901
1979-1992
Technician 3
. Brought up and maintained high speed impact printers.
. Performed product design verification, environmental and reliability
testing on newly developed products.
. Collected and correlated performance data (graphs, charts,
reports
. Certified final product performance and functionality.
. Aligned, adjusted, and calibrated product to electro-mechanical
specifications.
. Provided hands on training for entry level technicians.
. JIT certified (Just in Time manufacturing philosophies and
techniques).
. SPC certified (Statistical Process Control).
. TQC certified (Total Quality Control).
Education
Brevard Community College, Palm Bay, FL
AS Degree - Major in Electronic Engineering Technology