Donald J. Sekerak
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
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CAREER SUMMARY
Conscientious, energetic Operations Manager with significant diversified experience in Supervision, Lean
Manufacturing, Kan Ban, 5-S, Training, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Facilities Management,
Maintenance, Safety and Improving Customer Relations. Team player with excellent communication skills
and a strong work ethic.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
LAKELAND CHEMICAL LLC (contract employment) 2010 - Present
Producer of sealers and cement ad mixtures
Manufacturing
Purchasing
Scheduling
NORTH AMERICA PACKAGING (NAMPAC), Cleveland, Ohio 2002 – 2009 (closed down operation)
Manufacturer of injection molded plastic pails and covers for Food and Chemical industries.
Material Manager
Responsible for purchasing all raw materials, packaging supplies and resins.
Developed, implemented a Kan Ban System and 5-S System for all raw materials and packaging
supplies, which reduced inventory levels in half the first year.
Engineering and Maintenance Supervisor
Responsible for the Management and scheduling of all plant maintenance.
Designed and implemented a PM program.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive OSHA requirements program for the organization.
Introduced an Oil Reclaim Program that resulted in $30,000.00 savings to the company the first year.
Production Supervisor
Responsible for the scheduling of daily work assignments for all of the production workers.
RESERVE INDUSTRIES, Cleveland, Ohio 2001 – 2002 (closed down operation)
Manufacturer of injection molded plastic side moldings and electrical fittings for Automotive and Electrical
industries.
Plant Manager
Responsible for overall plant operations of the Plastics Division
Developed and implemented a Quality inspection procedure to reduce scrap.
Developed and implemented a Maintenance PM Program.
WEATHERCHEM CORPORATION, Twinsburg, Ohio 1971 – 2000
Manufacturer of injection molded plastic closures for Food and Pharmaceutical.
Environmental & Safety Training Coordinator
Responsible for the safety, health and regulatory compliance for the company.
Developed, implemented and conducted training for safety programs.
Developed policies and procedures to comply with OSHA regulations.
Technical Solutions Manager
Responsible for recommending procedures and solutions to manufacturing problems.
Assessed production improvements, developed corrective action plans and monitored.
Worked directly with customers, often at their location, to provide solutions to their technical or quality
problems.
Quality Control Manager
Responsible for the quality and regulatory compliance for the company.
Developed customer complaint system, resulting in prompt investigation and resolution. Developed,
implemented, coordinated and conducted training for management and production personnel.
Production Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor
Responsible for the scheduling of daily work assignments for the production personnel.
Directed production and shipping operations.
Developed and implemented PM program
Performed the maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
Introduced hourly inspection procedures for operators, resulting in reduced downtime and scrap.
Material Handler
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio, Business Management, Coursework
Akron University, Akron, Ohio, Challenges of Supervisors
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Design of Experiments for Injection Molding
GMP Institute, General Manufacturing Practices
STAC/Safety Management Corporation, OSHA Compliance, 30-hr course
BST, Behavior-Based Safety Leadership Conference
TBM, Kaizen Course, 5-s, Kanban Systems
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio, Zenger Miller Supervisors College Course
COMPUTER SKILLS
SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel