John M. Homoki

***** ****** **** ***** ? Strongsville, OH 44136 ? 440-***-**** ?

acaft4@r.postjobfree.com

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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John M. Homoki

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

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