John Picillo
N. Scituate, RI 02857
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Experience:
Twenty plus years managing plant operations and production such that the
customer receives timely delivery of quality product consistent with
efficient operation within budgetary and quality standards and complying to
all governmental and state regulations. Hands on working knowledge within
the fabrication and manufacturing industry. Materials include stainless
steel, carbon steel, and aluminum. Skilled in the areas of hydraulics,
pneumatics, structural, miscellaneous, section I, VIII, IX pressurized
vessels, ASME, AISC, AWS and safety standards, machine operations, CNC
programming, layout, rigging and hoisting. Responsibilities include (but
not limited to) engineering, design, problem solving, working with
department managers to establish scheduling goals, disciplines, as well as
staff requirements, project managers and clientele to maintain excellent
relations and efficiency throughout the projects.
Recent Achievements:
Acquired ASME certification, Division I Section VIII Pressurized Vessels -
R and U Stamps. Established and implemented both a quality manual and
fabrication standards. Improved efficiencies, standards and practices
within the Tiyoda-Serec Corporation.
Employment History:
Ferguson Perforating
May 2011 - May 2012
Providence, RI
Operations Manager
Responsibilities include but not limited to, reorganize plant layout to
improve work flow and production, implementation of laser technologies and
phase out current machinery, review all work stations to improve
production, as part of Ferguson's lean journey. Responsible for daily
production meetings, weekly engineering meetings, operating as a liaison
between engineering and manufacturing to improve process and procedure,
constantly working to improve efficiency and reduce cost.
Tiyoda-Serec / NE Fabricators March 2007 -
2010
N. Kingstown, RI Engineered ASME Vessels Production
Manager
Design and Assembly of Process cleaning equipment for both medical and
consumer product industries.
Responsibilities include but not limited to, daily production meetings, pre
and post engineering meetings, operating as a liaison between engineering
and manufacturing to improve process and procedure, constantly working to
improve efficiency and reduce cost, scheduling work, manpower and
materials, training employees, housekeeping, and facility maintenance.
Central Construction Industries December 2002 - December 2006
Putnam, CT Production Manager
Responsible for all steel fabrication and installation
Responsibilities include but not limited to, production meetings,
scheduling production, constantly working to improve efficiency and reduce
cost, scheduling manpower and materials, weekly safety meetings, managing
shop fabrication, field installation, training employees, housekeeping,
fleet and facility maintenance.
New England Ecological Development July 1998 - September 2002
Johnston, RI Production Manager
Director of Special Projects
Responsible for design, assembly, perfecting, and maintaining of process
production equipment for the recycling industry, constantly working to
improve efficiency and reduce cost. Responsible for the day to day
scheduling of 16 welders, fabricators, and mechanics, weekly safety
meetings.
M & M Industries February 1994 - May 1998
Coventry, RI Production Manager
Managed all production and assembly of a ASME section VIII and IX
fabrication facility. Responsible for day to day scheduling of 12 welders
and fitters, problem solving, worked with engineering to resolve
fabrication and fit up issues, monitor in process inspection, assist with
fabrication and testing when needed.
Ryan Iron Works June 1990 - December 1994
Raynham, MA Shop Supervisor
Responsible for leading, directing, and mentoring shop personnel,
approximately 60 employees, in the fabrication and welding of structural,
ornamental, and miscellaneous projects. Worked with department supervisors
to maintain a safe workplace, constantly working to improve efficiency and
reduce cost.
JP's Performance Center 1985 - 1990
Warwick, RI Owner operator
Earl Adams Machine 1985 - 1987
Johnston, RI 2nd shift Supervisor/Machinist
Thames Valley Steel 1983 - 1985
New London, CT Senior Layout
Education:
Associates degree, New England Tech 1977, since that time I have completed
a number of college level courses in the areas of business management,
marketing, computers, and most recently I completed an AutoCAD 12 course as
part of my continuous education.