Gary E. Boczar
Lynn Haven, FL. 32444
Career Summary:
Successful purchasing/ maintenance professional with 15+ yrs. experience in a heavy manufacturing
environment. Managed multifunctional groups in various locations in USA achieving cost saving goals and
delay reduction initiatives. Leader in development and growth of employees through effective and
motivating mentoring methods.
Good written and oral communication abilities.
Proven leadership and managerial skills.
Self-motivated.
Proficient in SAP/Microsoft Office
Experience:
4/2014 – 7/2014
Purchasing Consultant, Berg Europipe Group, Panama City,FL
Responsible for transitioning purchasing personnel to new management team. Assist in modifying any procedures and
policies to reflect the new company organization. Finalize or hand off any projects currently in process with the new
management team. Advise and consult with current executive management and new management team on status of
corporate contracts for both plants.
2004-4/2014
Purchasing Manager, Berg Europipe Group,Panama City,FL
Responsible for procurement of all materials and services for Berg Steel Pipe Panama City, FL. and
Berg Spiral Pipe Mobile, AL. Provided monthly, quarterly, and yearly reports for consumption and costs of said materials
to the organization. Duties also include contracting for disposal of any and all scrap materials generated by the processes.
Utilized time based outline agreements; blanket PO’s and contracts to implement cost value initiatives. Responsible for all
raw material contracts except for steel plate and coils.
1999-2004
Manager, Mechanical Maintenance, Berg Steel Pipe, Panama City, FL.
Managed all aspects of the Maintenance Department for the pipe mill and coating mill
including new equipment installs, retrofits and commissioning. Worked with SMS MEER/ Uhrhan-Schwill, Lincoln
Electric, Rexroth,Irle,and Haulser on projects.
1995-1999
Manager, Operating Maintenance, Gallatin Steel Corp, Ghent, Ky.
Managed all aspects of the Maintenance Department for the twin shell DC melt shop, thin
slab caster, water treatment facility and finishing mills. Original member of the team
managing the building, commissioning of all new equipment, and operation/maintenance in all
departments. Worked with SMS,NKK,/MAN GHH on installation project.
1984-1995
Manager, Mechanical Coordinator, USS Corp, Fairfield.Al. Pipe mill
Managed all aspects of the Mechanical Maintenance Department, including scheduling and
contracting of outside contractors. Other duties included maintenance planning, engineering
revisions, and technical services. Worked with Innse/Italimpianti/Morgan Construction in commissioning hot end of world
class seamless pipe mill.
Education
Mckeesport High School Grad
1972