T I M W . S O V I C H

219-***-**** www.linkedin.com/in/timwsovich ac5e0v@r.postjobfree.com

● M A N A G E R ● M A N U F A C T U R I N G ● P R O C E S S I M P R O V E M E N T ● Strong leader with 27+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, managing teams of 135+ laborers, supervisors, team leaders and mechanics. I take responsibility for the facility and workers as if the company was my own. Diligent in getting things done. Strong interpersonal and mentoring skills help me create and maintain a team atmosphere in union and non-union shops. By identifying the assets of each team member, providing recognition and making them feel valued, I have maintained very low staff turnover. With a watchful eye on processes and analyzing data, I identify areas of improvement and enact changes which have resulted in significant cost savings, increased production, increased capacity, reduced labor costs and better ergonomics. Utilize statistical process control in order to ensure operating at full potential. Solid machine-knowledge with a mechanical aptitude. Strong Manufacturing Knowledge

Managing Supply Chain & Ordering

Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Developing & Mentoring Workers

Continuous Process Improvement

Inventory Management

Data-Driven & Results-Oriented

Improving Efficiencies & Cost Reduction

Adherence to Tight Specifications

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SPEEDCO, Gary, IN Jan 2017 - Present

Bridgestone-owned leading provider of on-highway lubrication & preventative maintenance services for trucking industry. General Manager

• Manage Gary location of oil change facility for semi-trailers with 3 cashiers and 14 lubrication technicians running 2 shifts.

• Responsible for daily operations, customer service, and management of facility that is open 7 days a week.

• Hire, train and mentor store personnel. Prepare shift assignments and manage staff payroll.

• Monitor and analyze profit and loss, daily accounting functions, inventory controls and product ordering.

• Ensure that processes, equipment and tools meet Speedco and OSHA standards. Maintain regulatory compliance. STAINLESS SALES CORPORATION, Chicago, IL April 1999 - Feb 2016 An ISO/TSO certified national stainless steel service center specializing in stainless steel slit coil since 1946. Plant Manager

• Managed 35 union steelworkers running 2 shifts (4 slitting lines), all packing/shipping, Less Than Load (LTL) & full truckloads.

• Oversaw and analyzed shipping schedule and cost options. As a small density shipper, by switching our shipping carrier, we showed significant annual savings and increased our on-time delivery rates.

• Continuous process improvement and data analysis led to reduction of line staff with large annual labor savings.

• Purchased, modified, installed, implemented and trained on a new skiving line which significantly increased capacity.

• Streamlined edging process after observing processes on the plant floor; increased productivity.

• Focused on creating solid communications between workers and management to promote a team atmosphere.

• Identified the needs of workers in order to inspire and motivate them to do their best work.

• Purchased, debugged, installed and implemented a used Chicago Slitter, which now accounts for major share of production.

• Implemented a 2nd shift Supervisor which added substantial increase in pounds in daily production.

• Maintained a steady staff of workers with almost zero turnover by being a ‘hands-on’ manager. JOHN O. BUTLER COMPANY (now Sunstar G●U●M), Chicago, IL July 1994 - April 1999 Manufacturer of toothbrushes, dental floss, and sundry oral-care products under the Butler and GUM brand names. Assistant Manager of Manufacturing and Packaging on 1st Shift 1998 - 1999

• Managed 1 Supervisor, 4 Team Leaders, 120 workers & 12 mechanics on Shift 1. Coordinated hand-off to Shift 2 Supervisor.

• Participated in Production meetings and helped in all aspects of day-to-day operations.

• Communicated production and personnel issues with Quality Department, General Managers, CFO and President. Supervisor on 2nd Shift 1994 - 1998

• Managed team of 80 non-union workers and 12 mechanics on the 2nd shift.

• Oversaw operations of: Packaging, Bristles, Pad Printing, Cellophane Wrap, Display, Maintenance, Scheduling and Quality.

• Provided continual quality checks to ensure specifications were maintained.

• Participated on internal Walmart Planning Team to meet specs for package redesign, bar coding and skid packaging.

• Verified Kronos TimeKeeper Central’s weekly time sheets, printed data and coordinated with Payroll Department.

• Met with software contractor to design new inventory control system to track scrap & inventory usage with the AS400.

• Collaborated with 1st shift Supervisor to streamline machine maintenance to minimize downtime.

• Analyzed production reports to identify areas of improvement. Reduced staff by 3 people with $87,000 annual savings. TIMOTHY W. SOVICH 219-***-**** ac5e0v@r.postjobfree.com Page 2 of 2 METAL FINISHING SERVICE, Chicago, IL (now closed) May 1992 - June 1994 Privately held, metal finishing company that specialized in “shot peening” process to smooth and strengthen metal. Production Supervisor

• Responsible for managing and scheduling staff of 5 workers to provide cost-effective staffing to meet demand.

• Inspected and prepped all incoming gears and parts. Identified defects prior to metal finishing.

• Worked with variety of industrial gears and parts used in military helicopters, trains, power turbines and race cars.

• Monitored and maintained tight adherence to military specification #MIL-S-13165C to improve resistance to fatigue, stress corrosion cracking and adhesive wear.

• Allocate staff resources to handle large contract jobs.

• Mentored and developed workers with positive feedback, encouragement and increased responsibilities.

• Provided onsite finishing services, as needed, for Oak Creek Power Plant in WI by transporting equipment for large jobs. PHILLIPS INDUSTRIES, INC., Lowell, IN (now closed) May 1989 - May 1992 Division of a Fortune 500 company that provided windows and doors for recreational vehicles and manufactured homes. Production Supervisor

• Supervised 25 non-union workers in plant that manufactured radial torque, square line and slider windows.

• Handled production control, material ordering, line-scheduling and order delivery.

• Mentored workers to develop their skills, reliability, teamwork and achieve production goals.

• Utilized JIT ordering system on a 2 week ordering schedule.

• Installed conveyor to aid in transferring frame joists to glass cut station. Saved approximately 16 hours in daily labor.

• Installed racking system to streamline the shim process which improved ergonomics and saved time. D.C. COOK NUCLEAR POWER PLANT, Bridgman, MI Sept 1987 - Feb 1989 This facility operates two nuclear reactors and is regulated by the Nuclear Power Regulatory Committee. Supervisor 1988 - 1989

• Managed 12 industrial workers on the ice condenser crew and carefully tracked the average basket weight.

• Worked alongside crew members to move 100 pound hoses in order to add glucose ice mixture to ice baskets. General Laborer 1987 - 1988

• Responsible for maintaining the quality of the safety device of the reactor, the ice condenser core.

• Continuously monitored condenser ice baskets to ensure proper parameters are met in order to keep uranium rods cool. EDUCATION

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, Industrial Technology

Minor: Management

Ball State University in Muncie, IN

TECHNOLOGY PROFICIENCY

Microsoft Office Word, Excel; BBJ Software supported by Future Link; Kronos® TimekeeperTM VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES

Pop Warner Little Scholars Youth Football

Valparaiso, IN 2005 - Present

Assistant Coach

Heads Up FootballSM Concussion Awareness

Babe Ruth League’s Cal Ripken Division

Valparaiso, IN 2004 - 2013

Youth Baseball for ages 4 - 12

Head Coach - 3 years; Assistant Coach - 6 years

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