John Banacos **** Edge Dr Unit *, North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

(M) 480-***-****

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Qualifications Summary:

Sr. Management team member involved in strategic planning, training and implementation of systems. Effectively working with companies to improve financial success within operations utilizing people to maximize accountability and profitability.

Adept at developing and maintaining Manufacturing processes that reduce redundancy, improve accuracy and efficiency, and achieve organizational objectives.

Self motivated and results-oriented with excellent time-management skills and strong work habits; able to proactively identify goals and priorities and resolve issues in a timely manner; work well independently and as part of management team.

Skills: DOE, FMEA, J-STD-001, MFQ Certified, Lead ISO Auditor ISO 9002/QS 9000, MS Word, Excel, PPT, knowledge and understanding of electrical, plumbing and diagrams. Proven record for building high performing teams, managed up to 200 employees.

Professional Experience:

Oct 2014 – Jan 2016 GT Advanced Technologies Mesa, AZ

Interim Operations Manager-Plant Shut Down (Company Filed Chapter 11)

Worked with Executive team to develop and execute shut down operations.

Managed day to day Operations including hiring of temporary employees from staffing agencies.

Worked with Apple Facilities Manager to coordinate GTAT and Apple’s activities to ensure joint efforts were successful.

Worked with Outside Contractors serving as Liaison between Apple and GTAT.

Worked with Auctioneers to ensure Equipment was sold and facilitated pick up/shipping of same. This included offsite storage of raw materials and product.

Primary point of contact at final shutdown operations.

Nov 2013 – Oct 2014 GT Advanced Technologies Mesa, AZ

Manufacturing Manager-Start up Division

Worked with Department Managers and Executive team to develop processes for large scale manufacturing operations.

Part of the talent acquisition recruiting team hiring 500 manufacturing employees.

Worked with Vendors for tooling/equipment criteria needs.

Worked with Management team to develop shift schedules to support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week plant operations.

Apr 2006- Nov 2013 Crystal Systems, Inc.-GT Advanced Technologies Salem, MA

Manufacturing Manager-Reorganization

Part of Core team to convert failing operations to successful saleable company. Business was facing Bankruptcy, the team managed to assist with the successful sale of $78 million to GT Advanced Technologies in 2010.

Implemented cycle time reduction program to improve invoice submission to clients by 50%.

Increased Manufacturing by 35% with a $2mm budget. Restructured the Manufacturing floor by evaluating all business positions to align employees with the right roles and responsibilities. Added new equipment/technologies, employees, and training programs. This increased annual sales revenue from $10mm to $13.5mm.

Reduced packaging costs in the Shipping department 30% by installing automated equipment, $100k annual savings.

Stayed focused and controlled to the goals and objectives of the plan while maintaining Safety and Quality standards.

Successfully retained qualified employees during the sale of the business to GT Advanced Technologies.

Managed production consumables, generated P.O’s, and worked with Vendors to comply with specifications.

Worked with Sales team and Customers to develop and meet individual customer requirements.

Managed 35 production employees.

June 2003-Apr 2006 Emmerson & Cuming Canton, MA

Production/QA Manager

Part of Core team brought in to convert the company into a saleable business. Same method of operations applied as was done for Crystal Systems.

The team managed to produce results needed for the successful sale of $100 million to CRP. CRP group sold for over $300 million to Trellborg.

Increased yields and reduced costs by 30%.

Company lost ISO certification, successfully obtained ISO certificate for the company.

Managed 13 production employees including 1 Supervisor.

Education:

University of Massachusetts-Lowell Campus - Advanced Electronics field

Greater Lowell Vocational Technical High School-Electronics Certificate Program

Other Certifications: Private Pilot License, Merchant Marine 100 ton-200 mile offshore license

References: Available upon Request

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