Manager Quality Assurance

NED R. SHIPPOLI

**** ****** ****** ****** • Youngstown, OH 44515 • 330-***-****

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Dear Hiring Manager:

As an experienced Production Foreman, I have a proven track record with manufacturing leadership

and believe that you will find my broad-based background worth a close look.

Having enjoyed a rewarding career with Commercial Metal Forming, I can offer your organization a

strong background with press operations, supervision, scheduling and maintenance. I also have

relevant background with tool and die operations and maintenance, safety inspections and

troubleshooting.

The enclosed resume outlines my qualifications which include:

Directing three Production Supervisors responsible for overseeing up to 165 press operators,

press assistants and die assemblers on two shifts.

Serving as an Auditor in preparation for the annual ISO/TS-16949 Audit. I also guided the plant

in obtaining QS 9000 Certification in a previous role as a Production Supervisor.

Conducting safety meetings to gather input on potential safety issues throughout the plant. Early

in my career, I also served for nearly 10 years as Chairperson of the Grievance and Safety

Committee.

Acquiring well-rounded production experience advancing to Production Supervisor and General

Foreman from initial roles as a Laborer, Small Press Operator, Large Press Assistant, Die Setter and

Large Press Operator.

Equally important are my planning, organizational and communications strengths. I understand the

challenges associated with day-to-day production operations and I have the drive and integrity to

make a positive difference.

In closing, I would welcome an opportunity to personally discuss how my production leadership

background can contribute to the continued success of your organization. Thank you in advance for

your time and interest. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,

Ned R. Shippoli

Enclosure

NED R. SHIPPOLI

2992 Spring Meadow Circle • Youngstown, OH 44515 • 330-***-****

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PRODUCTION FOREMAN

• Press Operations Leadership • Tool & Die Operations & Maintenance • Safety Inspections

Skilled, dependable Production Foreman experienced with press operations, scheduling, supervision,

inspections, maintenance, safety training and troubleshooting. Team Leader recognized for ability to

direct production supervisors and crew. Gained experience as a Laborer, Small Press Operator, Large

Press Assistant, Die Setter and Crew Leader, before advancing to Production Supervisor and Foreman.

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PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

Commercial Metal Forming Inc., formerly Commercial Intertech

Youngstown, OH, 1974 to 2009

General Foreman, Oct. 2004 to Mar. 2009

Also served as Welding & Burning Foreman, 2005 to 2007

Directed three Production Supervisors overseeing up to 165 union press operators and die

assemblers involved in production runs using 800-2,000 ton forming presses.

Conducted daily production meetings with department heads and supervisors to discuss orders,

scheduling and progress. Consulted the “Open Order Review” spreadsheet to identify progress

toward delivery date and to authorize overtime scheduling hours as needed.

Monitored performance of production runs: Accessed data on the MAPIX system and redirected

operations as needed to ensure 85 percent or greater efficiency for on-time completion of projects.

Addressed human resources issues related to scheduling and disciplinary matters.

Highlights:

Led crews to achieve record-high profits for the company in July 2008 and Aug. 2008 based on

efficiency of press operations.

Served as an Auditor in preparation for the annual ISO/TS-16949 surveillance audit: Conducted

quality inspections and collaborated with the Quality Assurance Manager on operations issues.

Production Supervisor, 1994 to 2004

Crew Leader, 1990 to 1994

Oversaw crews of 65-80 employees during peak production involving three shifts and weekend

operations. Provided training on new presses and auxiliary equipment that included joggling and

trimming machines.

Conferred with the Safety Manager on OSHA issues and facilitated safety meetings to gather input

on potential production hazards. Guided the plant in obtaining QS 9000 Certification.

Traveled to customer worksites in Ohio, Tennessee, North Carolina and Mississippi to review

production processes and identify needs for custom components and parts.

As a Crew Leader, assisted the Production Supervisor with inspecting daily projects completed by

press operators and assistants.

Die Setter and Large Press Operator, 1978 to 1990: Operated 800-2,000 ton forming presses, and

additionally served as the Chairperson of the Grievance and Safety Committee.

Large Press Assistant, Small Press Operator and Laborer, early roles

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Certified in First Aid and Basic CPR, renewed Feb. 2009

Certified in Fork Truck Operations, Ohio Bureau of Workers Compensation, 2001

Workshops:

“Eight Dimensions of Problem Solving,” and “5S Training,” both in 2008

Graduate, South High School, Youngstown, OH

Technical skills: Blueprint Reading, and operating, maintaining and repairing production equipment

Computer skills: Utilize MS Word for reports and MS Excel for spreadsheets on production data.

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