John M. Homoki
***** ****** **** ***** ? Strongsville, OH 44136 ? 440-***-**** ?
****.******@*****.***
MANUFACTURING / OPERATIONS / logistics / MAINTENANCE MANAGEMENT
A USAF Officer veteran with excellent knowledge and experience in
manufacturing and distribution in large unionized work environments and who
delivers cost savings and productivity growth throughout the supply chain.
Thrives in complex, busy and deadline-driven environments which demand
strong analysis, problem solving and communications skills. Additional
competencies include:
Preventive Maintenance HR Policies / Procedures
Predictive Maintenance Safety Programs
ISO / LEAN / Six Sigma MS Office Pro
WORK EXPERIENCE
AM Castle & Co., Cleveland, OH
2011 to 2013
A $1.3B distributor of carbon, alloy, stainless steel, nickel, aluminum,
titanium, cast iron, brass, copper and complex supply chain solutions with
55 locations in North America, Europe and Asia with 4000+ employees.
Assistant Operations Manager
. Planned, organized, and managed through 5 direct reports, 87 indirect
reports, all operations activities relating to receiving, storing,
shipping, and traffic using most efficient and cost effective processes
in unionized facility. Reviewed and approved scheduling to ensure
service level requirements were met for both direct customers and other
company facilities.
. Directed quality processes and ISO compliance and ensured product quality
standards were maintained through proper training and utilization of
established inspection techniques.
. Ensured all human resources policies and practices were administered
according to 3-plant union contract and implemented unique local
guidelines. Maintained positive relations with union and was principle
representative during grievance procedures.
. Hired exempt and non-exempt employees required to meet plant objectives
and service level requirements. Provided for staff training and
development including online classes and outside technical training
programs.
. Ensure compliance with corporate safety program and provide for
housekeeping consistent with established standards and maintained top
tier safety guidelines.
. Conducted formal performance evaluations for exempt team members twice
yearly.
. Recommended departmental expenditures including capital requirements
($3M) and monitored $12M+ budget performance.
. Managed production lead times so costs remained within competitive market
ranges and led to $5M contract awarded because of lower manufacturing
costs.
ShurTech Brands, LLC., Avon, OH 2010 to
2011
A $12M privately held manufacturer and marketer of do-it-yourself tapes
under the brands of Duck, Painter's Mate Green, Caremail, Frog Tape and
Easy Liner. 350+ employees in U.S. and Canada.
Maintenance Supervisor
. Planned / oversaw all Maintenance Department activities including
supervision of 7 hourly maintenance staff working over 3 shifts.
Initiated safe work practices, effective preventive / predictive
maintenance program, on-going training resulting in minimization of
breakdowns and overall efficient equipment operation.
. Participated in planning efforts toward facility and/or equipment
modifications / additions, continuous improvement in company operations,
and adherence to all safety and operating policies.
. Planned and executed activities to provide continuous improvement in
manufacturing practices such as: MRO program which reduced costs by 40%;
re-cycling of cutting blades through outside vendor.
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Goodrich Landing Gear, Cleveland, OH 2008 to
2010
World's premier provider of landing gear for commercial, regional, military
and business aircraft with sales of $13B+ and 40,000+ employees worldwide.
Maintenance Supervisor (2009 to 2010)
. Directed day-to-day duties and responsibilities of union maintenance and
facility support team of 40+ members including 4 non-exempt employees.
Scheduled and ensured completion of real-time equipment and machine
repairs, annual semi-annual quarterly and monthly preventive maintenance
checklists, and high visibility installation, modifications, and tear-
down projects.
. Directed multiple computer numeric control rebuilds of lathe, boring
mill, machine center, and hone machines for new landing gear structures.
. Developed machine status update board providing up to date equipment
knowledge to production supervisors and projected return to production
status of machines in rebuild or repair status.
Production Supervisor (2008)
. Supervised operations management and continual coordination of
scheduling, staffing, performance management, training, safety,
continuous improvement (lean) and daily productivity expectations of
3rd shift production floor, as well as grind, boring mill, radial
drill, and hone departments; tow motor, tool room, and gage room
operators.
Target Corporation, W. Jefferson, OH
2006 to 2008
Regional distribution centers receive shipments of store merchandise from
suppliers for distribution to stores. Headquartered in US with $72B in
sales and 361,000 employees.
Distribution Center Operations Group Leader
. Performed all operations management tasks involving scheduling,
budgeting, staffing, performance management, training, interviewing,
safety, and daily productivity expectations of shipping department.
Oversaw 1.3 million sq.ft., highly automated facility plus operation of
8+ miles of conveyable mezzanine. Ensured safety of 100+ key team
members in 24 hour a day operational distribution center.
. Initiated and implemented Depal Playbook through Depal Six Sigma Pyramid
wide project increasing production of multiple distribution centers by 25-
35% efficiency and reduced Operational Risk Incidents by 50%+.
. Directed shipping wing department to rank #5 in division out of 27
distribution centers.
US Air Force, various national and international locations
2002 to 2011
Captain, Logistics Officer, 76th Aerial Port Squadron (2007 to 2011)
Officer in-charge of an Air Terminal Operations Center having direct
control and coordination of all unit operations. Responsible to direct air-
land operations in high-threat areas, bare base locations, and Aerial Port
of Embarkation / Debarkation bases.
. Developed load planning recertification program to increase the
deployment readiness of all squadron members to ensure readiness
certifications.
. Served as Unit Safety Officer and mentor to logistics readiness officers
newly assigned to squadron.
Captain, Senior Maintenance Officer, 910th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron
(2004 to 2007)
. Managed and supervised 2 Flight Commanders, 90+ personnel, flightline and
on-equipment maintenance for 12, C-130H aircraft. Directly supervised
$100M+ of assets.
. Supported aircraft maintenance decision making process enabling fleet to
recover from 56% Fully Mission Capable (FMC) rate to 79% FMC rate,
exceeding Air Force Reserve Command standards.
1st Lieutenant, Missile Combat Crew Member, 320th Missile Squadron (2002
to 2004)
. Operated, maintained, and monitored security of 50 Minuteman III ICBM's
on 24-hour nuclear alert throughout a 3200 square mile area, second in
command of ICBM flight and $1.1 billion in weapon systems.
. Earned Air Force Space Command's Highly Qualified rating command's
highest rating on all evaluations.
EDUCATION
. Executive Masters of Business Administration, Bowling Green State
University, Bowling Green, OH, 2013
. B.S., Education, Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH, 2002