JOHN P. BUKOVINA
Mineral Ridge, Oh
Cell 330-***-****
ac8tl2@r.postjobfree.com
OBJECTIVE: To obtain a position in management requiring strong analytical and organizational skills
GENERAL MOTORS Warren Ohio
EXPERIENCE: 2/3/12 7/1/2015- Present
Business manager, Lead Supervisor, Trim Dept.Chassis Dept
Maintain daily manpower
Assign employees to areas
Assure payroll is correct ( Kronos)
Log and maintain all vacations for the year.
Work with UAW to maintain good relationship
Help Launch a New Trim dept.
Manage the reduction of a shift with re assigning manpower
Assist and coach new group leaders in elimination of waste and manpower reduction
Supervise and Lead in the daily labor related activities
Maintain conformance with company work rules and regulations, issue warnings for violations, and administer approved disciplinary measures when necessary
Develop a training matrix and execute training plans
Great people skills, maintaining a positive attitude, and the ability to motivate people are needed
12/19/10 – 2/2/2012
Production Supervisor, Lead Supervisor
Supervising of multiple employees in many areas.
Coached and trained many new supervisors
Trained new supervisors in GMS/BPD
Lead advisor in manpower reduction
Ability to supervise any area with confidence
Business Manager in Chassis for 6 months
B-WAY CORP. Chicago IL
2/2/09 to 12/18/10
Dept Manager of Pail Manufacturing
Supervising 10 salary employees
Created structured PM schedules
Preformed many quality problem solving teams to reduce scrap and better quality
Motivated employees to performing stretch goals on a regular basis
Initiated productivity improvement teams to reduce cost
Supervisor of stamping and production departments
Performed manager duties in Plastic Injection molding,, Shear, Press room and Can production.
Introduced and performed 5S improvements
Implemented standardize work instructions
Evaluate workload based on jobs issued by the Planner Scheduler, schedule and assign personnel to meet production deadlines
GENERAL MOTORS Warren Ohio
8/96 – 1/31/09
Production Supervisor
Instrumental in building high performance teams
Initiated productivity improvement teams
Experience in an ISO/QS900 environment
Performs duties of Business manager in various departments
Lead advisor for manpower elimination
Industrial engineering duties, SWAT
Salvage lead supervisor
Supervisor of 60-100 UAW employees in a fast pace environment
CLEVELAND STEEL CONTAINER CORP, Niles, OH
1988 - 1996
Group Leader
Supervisor of stamping and production departments
Responsibilities of inventory, shipping and receiving
Motivated employees to performing stretch goals on a regular basis
Scheduling of shipping orders
Performed duties in Tow Motor, Die Changing, Litho departments
EDUCATION: ITT TECHNICAL COLLEGE, Youngstown, OH
1984 - 1986
Associate Degree, Applied Science and Design
Computer Aided Drafting
YOUNGSTOWN STATE UNIVERSITY, Youngstown, OH
1998 – 2001
Bachelor’s degree
Management Related Courses
GENEVA COLLEGE, Beaver Falls, PA
2002 - 2005
IMPLEMENTED:
Lean Manufacturing
Continuous improvement
Team concept and team building
Risk assessment and management
Reduce cost and improve quality
Lead advisor in SPQRC procedure. Safety, People, Quality,Responsiveness, and Cost
ACHIEVEMENTS/ SKILLS
Elected to Professional Managers Network as Supervisor of the Quarter
Coached various troubled areas to achieving established goals
Instrumental in proposing numerous cost saving strategies
Achieved awards for no lost work days in dept.
Ability to define metrics, monitor performance, and report to management
Strong organizational skills
Organize and assign work; instruct, guide, and assist employees in the performance of their work
Worked hand in hand with local union to resolve issues before incident occured
Coaching of many new supervisors
Implemented problem solving to better quality and through-put goals
Ability to lead, direct resources, and work with other groups outside of your area of responsibility to accomplish complex goals and projects.