Anthony P. Casaray
Director of Operations
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Hayward, CA
Professional Profile
Over twenty years as a successful leader and strategic thinker within the UHV and HV manufacturing industry, working primarily with the Semiconductor and Defense Industries, and Universities. Managed Operational Functions while leading large scale projects from concept & design, through the manufacturing process. As Director of Operations/Acting General Manager of MDC Vacuum Products, I have successfully coordinated activities of multiple departments, reduced waste, and improved productivity and customer satisfaction year Skills & Technical after year.
Expertise
Experience
Director of Operations – Acting General Manager
MDC Vacuum Products, Hayward, CA May 2013 – Present
Managed large scale manufacturing/production facility
Created and executed strategies to achieve $2 million in incremental sales to new and existing customers through low cost and high volume
Exceeded production targets and AOP goals yielding a 29% growth (from
$17M to $24M)
Installed budgetary controls based on AOP along with monthly P&L reports yielding 25% savings
Improved employee utilization while reducing the headcount by 41%
(Annual savings $1.6M) during the relocation process along with the overall growth of the organization
Career Chronology
Manufacturing Supervisor
MDC Vacuum Products, Hayward, CA 2004 – 2008
Logistics Supervisor
MDC Vacuum Products, Hayward, CA 1995 – 2004
Buyer/Planner
MDC Vacuum Products, Hayward, CA 1988 – 1995
Workplace Safety (OSHA)
Continuous Improvement (SMED)
Lean Manufacturing & 5S
Strategic Planning, AOP and P&L
Welding Processes
Cost Control
Preventative Maintenance
Time Management
Risk Analysis
Employee Development
Prioritization & Scheduling
Microsoft Office
Growth Power ERP System
Microsoft Dynamics AX
Education
& Certifications
Manufacturing Manager
MDC Vacuum Products, Hayward, CA October 2008– April 2013
Created a technical estimating tool that provided cost for custom builds to within 2% of the actual cost.
Established continuous improvement program plan that decreased the manufacturing variance by 32%
Improved attendance and behavior by initiating programs to reduce absenteeism and disciplinary problems.
Implemented comprehensive environmental compliance program while maintaining OSHA requirements resulting in employee safety Tennyson High School – Class of 1988
References
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