Anthony J. Tarantino, Jr.

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Boardman, Ohio 44512

Phone: 330-***-****

Email address: ac8hoj@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY

Manufacturing, Operations and Distribution Manager with over 30 years’ experience creatively managing manufacturing operations, distribution, plant/equipment and staffing. Demonstrated ability include the following:

Skilled in production management, scheduling and supervising to meet customer needs while improving efficiencies and reducing costs.

Skilled in developing, writing and implementing new processes and standard operating procedures.

Excellent analytical and problem solving skills including multi-task management.

Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with the proven ability to motivate, manage, train, coach, mentor and develop others.

Skilled in Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing Principles.

Complete understanding of the importance of quality manufacturing, safety and on time delivery.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Belmont Confections, Liberty, OH April 2018 – Oct. 2018

Operations Manager

Responsible for the manufacturing processes to produce, package and ship over 2 million private label protein bars a week in a three shift 24/7 manufacturing facility. Operations include extruding, enrobing and packaging on three production lines. Challenged to create a process to eliminate manufacturing mistakes and ensure quality while improving manufacturing efficiencies. (Staff of 200)

Burgan Real Estate, Boardman, OH September 2017 – Present

Licensed Realtor

Attended YSU for coursework to obtain real estate license. Became a part-time realtor as a second form of income as I further develop my skill set as a team leader, mentor and coach. Using the experience and knowledge learned in manufacturing to expand my personal income outside of the typical work week.

Phillips Manufacturing, Niles, OH January 2015 – September 2017

Plant / Production Manager

Responsible to manage and execute a three shift union roll forming plant producing over 42 million pounds annually with a $250,000 monthly payroll. Facility ran over 25 different roll forming machines to supply the construction industry with building materials. Products included corner bead, paper bead, sound resilient channel, track, stud, angle, slitting and a steel mesh lath production line. Consistently strived for three main goals everyday—Safety, Quality and Production—meeting order deadlines with quality product in an efficient manufacturing environment. Increased production from 480k feet to 600k with same manpower. (Staff of 65).

RTI International Metals, Niles, OH September 2011 – January 2015

Mesta 4 High Rolling Mill Manager

Responsible to effectively utilize manpower, materials and equipment resources in a three shift union mill operation. Daily responsibility for quality of material coming off the mill as well as plant safety. Under my direction, mill achieved a 33% manufacturing increase in 2013 while decreasing production hours and overtime. Other duties included training, leading and developing the workforce to ensure adherence to safety policies, standard operating procedures, workplace organization and visual controls. Responsible to lead change activities for continuous improvement and measure area performance in productivity, uptime, quality, cost, safety and delivery. (Staff of 30).

AMERICAN CHURCH, INC., Boardman, OH January 2010 – May 2011

Plant Manager

Responsible for the production, design and distribution of church envelopes, including managing 45 associates in a union/non-union environment by creating process flows of 3 envelope presses, 7 high speed envelope feeders, 3 color presses while managing inventory control, graphics design, order entry, mail coordinator, purchasing, shipping, receiving, quality control and maintenance in a multi-shift environment. (Staff of 45).

TROPICAL NUT AND FRUIT, INC., Columbus, OH April 2009 – January 2010

Plant Manager

Accountable for the daily operations and set up of a new manufacturing and distribution plant. Duties included managing all aspects of candy and nut production, shipping/receiving, inventory control, quality, safety, warehousing and maintenance in a multi-shift environment. Responsible for achieving department budgets and increasing throughput while decreasing labor cost. Established a process to achieve "Flawless Execution" standards, GMP standards, ODA/FDA standards and labeling mandates. Implemented Lean Manufacturing Practices to increase productivity and decrease costs. (Staff of 75).

GORANT CANDIES, INC., Youngstown, OH October 2000 – April 2009

Manufacturing, Operations and Distribution Manager

Responsible for managing all aspects of everyday and seasonal candy production. Accountable for producing 750 thousand pounds annually while implementing and adhering to FDA and GMP Standards and P&L plan while achieving department budgets. Direct supervision of all production, quality, maintenance, and supervisors. (Staff of 150).

CANTAR/POLYAIR CORPORATION, Youngstown, OH 1995 – 2000

Production/Shipping/Customer Service Manager

Responsible to establish policy and procedures for production and conversion of extruded foam into different conversion work cells in this new facility. Responsible to create and maintain the master production schedule for this three shift operation by scheduling foam production, conversion production and shipping based on the demands of the customer. Directly supervised all production, quality, customer service and shipping personnel and supervisors. (Staff of 100).

EDUCATION

B. A. Education (Liberal Arts), Mount Union College, Alliance, Ohio

SOFTWARE SKILLS

Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet, Materials Management Software, JDA/AS400 Software

INTERESTS/VOLUNTEER

OHSAA Football, Basketball, Baseball & Softball Official

NCAA Div. III Football Official

Instructor, OHSAA Football Officiating Class

President, Boardman Community Baseball

Boardman

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