John C. Fay

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**** ******* ** ( Sycamore IL 60178 ( Home: 815-***-**** ( Cell: 815-762-

7062

Career Summary

Accomplished Operations Supervisor that is results-oriented with experience

in implementing all key initiatives within the Corporation to meet the

performance criteria combined with the ability to develop strong work teams

and solve problems with experience in conflict resolution. Has shown

initiative, the desire to drive change in people and is motivated to exceed

expectations. Facilitated cross-functional expert teams to drive Best-in-

Class performance in People, Quality, Material Flow, and Cost. Implemented

processes that significantly strengthened operational controls, such as

Standard Work and Lean principles. Proven commercial thinker, skillful at

multi-tasking. Effective oral and written communications skills as well as

strong organization and communication proficiency, which facilitate success

in attaining commitment and teamwork.

Professional Experience

Caterpillar Inc, Wheel Loaders and Excavators Division - Aurora, IL

Operations Supervisor: 1996 - 2009

Lead meetings twice daily to communicate people, quality, velocity and

cost updates to my employees stressing the importance of our commitment

to our customers. Key responsibility as Lead Supervisor for all 3 shifts

of UAW represented employees as well as maintaining daily production

schedules.

( Maintained budget for production area of over $1.05 Million Dollars

per month

( Initiated cost savings project which saves the company over $100,000

per year

( Redesigned robotic attachments which increased cell productivity by

over 20%.

( Revamped manufacturing process to give a 75% improvement in

efficiencies on Compactor Wheel line.

( Instituting an electronic data collection system resulted in improved

customer satisfaction by improving the quality of our product.

( Made recommendations to eliminate poor quality in purchased parts we

used which had a positive

impact on the quality of parts we sent to our customers.

( Demonstrated to be a self-starter, reliable Manager and skillful

leader in several departments

and in differing areas that I have had the responsibility to

supervise.

( Moved a Major Product Line beating the deadline and budget with no

interruptions to build schedule.

( By setting team goals it motivated employees to improve performance

and quality.

( 1.5 years of Logistics experience supplying finished painted

products to assembly lines

( Managed assembly line for the Caterpillar Row Crop Agriculture

Tractor Line for over 1 year

Caterpillar Fabrication Specialist: 1994 - 1996

( Certified welder in Solid Wire and Flux cored welding. Responsible

for the setup, tack, prep

and welding of Wheel Loader frames.

( Efficiently performed safe operation of running robotic welders

where and consistently completed tasks

within required timeframes.

( Delivered on commitments with production and quality with a

reputation as the person to go to for

getting the job done right.

Illini Farms - Kingston, IL corporately owned Swine Confinement Farms

Shop Supervisor: 1986 - 1994

( Supervised construction crew of new corporate farms and maintained

26 corporately owned properties.

( Designed and fabricated feed and cooling systems for corporate

farms.

Maintenance Engineering - Fargo, ND. Electrical Maintenance supply

Company

Outside sales Representative for East Texas: 1984-1986

Cold call and direct sales to commercial businesses in selling lighting

and electrical supplies. This was a 100% commission job.

John C. Fay

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The Made Rite Company - Longview TX. Dr. Pepper bottler

Sales Route Driver: 1980-1984 Key responsibilities were sales and

delivery of Dr. Pepper, RC Cola and 7up products to large grocery stores

as well as convenience stores and local businesses.

OTHER POSITIONS HELD

Marathon Letourneau: Welder - Stick welder, fabricating the legs to off

shore oil drilling platforms

DeKalb Forge Co: Drop Hammer Forge Operator - Set up forging dies in

Forging Hammer, was responsible for the safe and efficient operations

for the forging crew in my cell.

Direct Sales: Outside Sales Rep - Selling fire detection safety equipment

for the home

Construction Laborer: Lead Pipe Layer for Water, Sanitary and Storm Pipe

installation (1977-1979)

Sealy Posturepedic: Multi-needle Quilting Operator - Bedding

manufacturing (1975-1977)

Heartland Studios USA (2007 - PRESENT)

Presently Co-owner and Photographer for Heartland Photography Studios

which is our photography business.

Education:

( Kishwaukee College - Certificate in Mechanical Computer Aided Design

( American Welding Society - Certification in Weld Training

( American Welding Society - Certification in Weld Inspection

( Six Sigma certified Green Belt

Professional Development: Blueprint reading, Geometric Tolerances,

people management seminars and workshops, conflict resolution, OSHA

Regulations, Labor Relations, Contract negotiation training, FMEA and

PFMEA training, ISO 9000 certifications in Welding Fabrication, 5S

Training, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen and/or Kanban

training. I know the value of Standard Work; I have an understanding and

familiarity of the Toyota Production System or TPS. I am able to

demonstrate a thorough knowledge of operating procedures, production

documentation and the ability to effectively communicate them.

Computer Skills: Well trained in the following software applications:

Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access. Internet Explorer, Adobe

Photoshop, PeopleSoft, JD Edwards, KRONOS timekeeping software and IBM

Lotus Notes. I have training and experience on the Infinty SPC database.

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