Quality Director

Walter A. Avena

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Clark, NJ **066

res. 908-***-**** - mobile 908-***-****

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EXECUTIVE PROFILE

• Proactive, results-oriented Director of Manufacturing with 21 plus years of progressive experience within the manufacturing and molding industry, with company demanding expertise in all aspects of operations and planning management.

• Solid track record of successful experience includes optimizing productivity, improving profitability, and successfully turning around loss productivity time by implementing technological product processing.

• Performance, process, and results-driven in commitment to quality and continuous improvement.

• Fluent in the Spanish language.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CREATIVE INDUSTRIES - South Plainfield, NJ

1989-Present

Director of Manufacturing (1991-Present)

Direct and plan overall operations including quality, production control, tooling, and implementing manufacturing improvement strategies to capture cost reductions and deliver strong revenue gains without compromising quality.

Select Accomplishments:

• Reduced operating costs by 60% by implementing technological product processing modifications without compromising quality.

• Achieved key cost-savings through implementing software systems that eliminated non-usable product and yielded annual labor savings.

• Developed proficient performance to achieve top quality workmanship while at same time increasing revenues.

• Train employees to operate diverse machinery without compromising their safety.

• Direct production of daily operations including scheduling and delegating work assignments while maximizing optimum utilization of work force and equipment.

• Implemented the introduction of computer programming to reduce labor and materials costs.

• Key player in increasing profits by utilizing proficient software systems and decreasing manpower.

• Reduced manufacturing production from a 16 week to a 5-week scheduling period.

• Successfully led team in winning first place as Vendor of the Year Award in 1999 for on-time delivery and performance.

• Successfully led team in winning second place as Vendor of the Year Award in 2000-2005 (every year) for on-time delivery and performance.

• Manage all shop activities, including hiring and employee training and development.

• Design tooling and fixtures through MasterCam software to facilitate machine process and setup for CNC machines.

NUTEK INDUSTRIES - Linden, NJ

1982 through 1989

Plant supervisor. (1985 to 1989)

• Set daily schedule for employees.

• Maintenance of plant floor and equipment.

C&A TOOL COMPANY – Newark, NJ

1979 through 1982

• Started as driver. Learned to use the grinders, lathe, milling machines and all aspects of the trade.

EDUCATION and SPECIALIZED TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelor of Science, Management and Leadership, Kennedy-Western University

Graduated in 2005

Accomplished my BS while working full-time.

Certification for MasterCam X, Cimquest, Bedminster, NJ

Certification for MasterCam, Level 7-3D, Cimquest, Piscataway, NJ

Certification for Okuma CNC IGF, Cinrock, Pine Brook, NJ

Mid-Atlantic CNC Training, Lebanon, NJ

AFFILIATIONS / CIVIC

Evangel Church, Scotch Plains - Member

Royal Rangers Commander - Evangel Chapel (2000-2003)

Clark Reaction Department - Soccer Coach (2005-2007)

Clark Township - Little League Coach (2004-2006)

Member of Association of Realtors

OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE

Member of the State of New Jersey Licensed Realtor Association

UEAG Church Inc., Union, NJ

• Brass Band Director (1977-1993)

• Youth Director (1976-1989)

• Youth Camp Director (1982-1989)

• Served on Administrative Board (1989-1994)

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