JOHN SCHIAVO
Deptford, NJ 08096
Home: 856-***-**** - Cell: 856-***-****
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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Decisive and effective production manager skilled in leading cross-functional teams to meet customer demands and deadlines. Manufacturing supervisor successful at exceeding production, revenue and quality standards through effective leadership and cross-training. Results-driven planning and operations management professional with exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills. Production management specialist offering talent in strategic inventory management, organizational development and project planning. Production Supervisor focused on producing high quality products that exceed customer expectations and help achieve company production and revenue goals. Dynamic production manager with experience supervising 3 production lines, overseeing materials inspection, scheduling production and conducting weekly physical inventories. Manufacturing operations executive with 30 years in management with consistent success in achieving revenue, cost, productivity and delivery goals. SKILLS Material handling expertise Production line management Quality assurance training Inventory management specialist OSHA regulations Quality inspection Manufacturing management Practices safety and sanitation standards Strong leadership abilities Quality inspection Contract logistics center expert.
WORK HISTORY
09/1990 to 06/2013
Plant General Manager Wricley Nut Products Co. – Philadelphia, PA
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time. Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction. Championed quality initiatives. Managed documentation of and training on production procedures and work instructions. Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments. Verified that all process control parameters were being documented and followed at all times. Immediately addressed all expired product dispositions. Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts. Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules. Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality. Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets. Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis. Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs. Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally. Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership. Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service and cost efficiency. Worked with quality manager to achieve the proper segregation and recycling of all wash and rework. Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime. Managed product quality to guarantee compliance with quality policies, procedures and systems. Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly. Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents and reports. Maintained up-to-date knowledge and information about technology and plant management best practices.
03/1982 to 09/1990
Manager Edwards-Freeman Nut Co. – Conshohocken, PA
Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time. Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction. Maintained and communicated daily productivity and shipment reports for all departments. Procured required manufacturing equipment and parts. Routinely improved product quality and reduced delivery costs. Drove daily production activities with effective communication and leadership. Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime. Implemented performance, quality and efficiency measures to achieve aggressive production goals.
EDUCATION
1978 Associate of Science: Computer Programming Pierce College - Philadelphia, PA Coursework in Business, Management and Communications
BUSINESS REFERENCES
Mr. Michael Kelly 215- 300- 6209
Mr. Walter Britt 252- 209 -7878
Mr. Stephen Santucci 215- 676- 2300