Vince Palazzolo

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Summary of Qualifications

A Manufacturing operations leader with over 25 years of developing teams,

accomplishing goals and exceeding expectations. Responsible for core

business and manufacturing operations (e.g. Quality/Manufacturing

Engineering, Purchasing, Materials and Safety). My participative

management style allows me to work efficiently and independently as well as

part of team. A self starter that allows me the ability to prioritize

projects and manage all aspect of manufacturing.

Professional Experience

STEELCASE, Grand Rapids MI

Manufacturing Engineer

May 2013 - Present

Reliability Engineer Furniture Assembly(Contract Position)

February 2012- October 2012

. Developed, implemented, and oversee predictive, preventative and

precision maintenance programs.

. Reduced machine downtime by 12%, increase productivity and

efficiency by 18%.

. Uses other maintenance disciplines in the development and

application of reliability engineering, root-cause analysis and

troubleshooting of equipment and processes.

. Coach and developed training plans for all maintenance

technicians.

. Worked actively with Manufacturing Directors for scheduling of

machine(s) downtime.

ABSOLUTAIRE, INC. KALAMAZOO MI

October 2012 - January 2013

Director of Manufacturing/Engineering (Direct Heating Units)

. Lead manufacturing teams to achieve plant production and

objectives. Increased productivity by 15%.

. Initiates and monitor the development and implementation of

plant improvement projects.

. Ensure production area, processes and procedures are maintained

in Good Manufacturing Practices.

. Coach and ensure development of the staff.

. Ensure plant safety goals are communicated with on-going plant

safety programs.

G & K SERVICES, Grand Rapids MI

August 2010 - August 2011

Plant Manager

Plant Closed

. Provide strategic leadership, management and technical expertise

to the organization and the operation.

. Responsible for complete P & L of plant operation.

. Ensure that assigned plant operations demonstrate world class

performance.

. Manage finical aspects of operations and understand the effects

on finical performance.

. Develop reviews and maintains budgets and expenses for

materials, equipment and capital to ensure conformity to plan.

. Provides leadership and support to staff and assists in

employees' skill development and develops team-base organization

focused on goals and objectives.

. Provide leadership to managers for strategy implementation.

. Plans, develops, directs and implements, and maintains plant

strategies and objectives.

. Demonstrates project and program management skills and proven

finical capabilities to maintain quality, cost and timing of

programs.

. Ensure that the plant is in full compliance with all safety and

environmental regulations.

. Responsible to maintain a safe environment and adhere to plant

safety procedures.

METALDYNE CORPORATION, Middleville MI/Fremont IN

September 2007- April 2010

Production Manager (CNC Machining Automotive)

Plant Closed

. Lead departments to meet or exceed production goals within

established budgets and Quality levels.

. Refine processes working with Engineering and Technicians for

increased tool life.

. Developed sequencing of tool change to reduce cycle time.

. Improved manufacturing efficiency and implemented change through

feeds/speeds.

. Managed continuous improvements centered on driving improvements

in Quality, Cost, Delivery and Safety.

. Analyze and implements plans in response to requirements of new

products or product changes within approved process.

. Troubleshoot and resolve daily production issues in cooperation

with Quality, Engineering and Maintenance.

. Maintained strong employee relations through various formal and

informal departmental meetings.

. Select, train, coach and encourage all staff members to ensure

and maintain a cohesive and efficient strong team environment.

PULVERDRYER USA, INC., Kalamazoo, MI

October2005 - March 2007

Plant Manager

Plant Closed

. Overall responsible for manufacturing to ensure GMP guidelines

are being followed at all times by staff and personnel.

. Built and developed relationships with all Vendors to better

negotiate long term contracts.

. Ability to function in a fast pace, demanding environment being a

hands on decision maker motivated by directing daily activities

at a shop floor level.

. Managed resources to meet strategic plans and short-term

objectives in quality to ensure customer requirements.

. Proven experience in implementing Lean manufacturing practices

with proven hands on leadership/management style.

. Trained associates in the continuous improvement methods

. Successfully applied creative and innovative ideas from Research

and Development concept to Manufacturing processes.

Team Industries, Grand Rapids, MI and Winchester, VA

October 2004 - October 2005

Director of Manufacturing (EPS/Pre Manufactured

Reduction in Sales

. Well demonstrated knowledge of Production operations and strong

abilities in developing, analyzing and achieving Production

performance standards.

. Increased efficiency by 18% within six months through root cause

analysis.

. Decreased customer complaints by 22% through process

improvements and focus on quality awareness.

. Responsible for P & L and implemented inventory and materials

management systems that resulted in cost savings and JIT

theories.

. Recognized and identify areas for continuous improvement to

reduce cost and improve quality. Follow design, build and

implementation of approved changes to meet cost for material,

labor and equipment.

. Additional key strengths include, Process Improvement,

Leadership and Operations management.

. Ensures that all new and/or existing processes comply with

corporate policy in the areas of health, safety and

environmental assurance.

. Successfully implemented Lean Manufacturing Practices.

. Demonstrated ability to manage change and implement continuous

improvements practices.

Bosch-Diesel Technology, Grand Rapids, MI

October1998 March 2004

Manager of Operations and Engineering (CNC Machining Automotive)

Plant Closed

. Responsible for all capacity analysis, quality changes and

material flow for recommended improvements.

. Championed and implemented self-directed work teams.

. Champion for Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvements.

. Directs report included nine supervisor, 150 hourly associates

and six manufacturing engineers.

. Continuously improved process through root cause analysis and

quality improvements.

. Developed and managed cross functional operations leadership

teams to meet business objectives. Monitored productivity of

groups and individuals and recommend changes where needed.

. Ensure that the plant is in full compliance with all safety and

environmental regulations.

. Developed, trained and implemented self-directed work teams for

hourly associates.

. Effectively managed project assignments and achieved completions

of schedules.

. Understand and positively impact key measures. Balance quality,

productivity safety, cost, and morale to achieve positive results

in all areas

Ranir Corp., Grand Rapids, MI

August 1994 October 1998

Production Manager (Private Label Dental Products)

Project Maintenance Manager

Responsible for three shift operation. Direct reports included six (6)

supervisors, maintenance manager, and three (3) maintenance supervisors and

110 hourly associates.

. Increased productivity by 25% with-in six months and 50% with-in

18 months by implementing concurrent engineering, statistical and

administrative control methods.

. Help to facilitate individuals and teams by implementing change

and improvements to process throughout the organization.

. Ensure initial and continuing training for the operations

departments personnel is carried out and adapted according to

needs.

. Champion for Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvements.

. Applied Lean Manufacturing Theories with a participative

management technique.

. Provided recommendations and solutions to manufacturing that were

timely to avoid interruptions to production

. Interviewed, hired, trained and evaluated mid-level manager's

supervisor and hourly associates.

. Partner with Human Resources Department to ensure retraining,

coaching and motivating staff.

Hart & Cooley Inc., Holland, MI

March 1982

May 1984

Production Manager

September1987 August 1994

Manufacturing Engineer (HVAC)

. Introduced automated equipment that resulted in manpower

reductions, productivity improvements of 25% and scrap savings of

8%.

. Schedule work, allocate labor resources and identify training

needs.

. Established preventative maintenance systems and approved

replacement of production equipment.

. Work with Quality Manager/Engineer department to ensure the

production and delivery of quality products as per quality

management standards.

. Responsible for coordination of technical and non-technical

employees in the process of leading projects and conducting daily

activity in all areas of responsibility.

. Responsible for all floor support activity and implemented Lean

Manufacturing concepts for all new processes and equipment.

Benteler Industries, Grand Rapids, MI (START-UP COMPANY)

May 1984 September 1987

Production Manager (Tubular Exhaust Manifolds, Automotive)

Quality Engineer

. Developed, train, implemented and monitor appropriate SPC

Programs. Analysed data and recommend appropriate action.

. Trained and supervised quality assurance technicians in use of

tools, measuring and dimensional conformance, charting, QA

procedures and trouble shooting

. Maintained quality standards and ensure product and process

conformance.

. Analysed and resolve internal problems that may cause

interruption of delivery of quality product.

. Reviewed statistical data to established processes control for

all product lines.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS:

Excellent communications skills Demonstrated leadership to deliver

results

Excellent presentation skills Lean manufacturing

experience

Analytical, data driven Ability to

effectively work in teams

Results oriented Excellent

written and verbal communication skill

Self motivated Proven,

productive interpersonal skills

Ability to handle multiple projects Ability to

successfully work with all levels within the organization

Special Training

QS 9000 Training Line Balancing

TOC/Constraint Management

Advanced SPC Training Managing Change Continuous Improvement

Processes

Statistics & Probability Lean Manufacshopturing UAW

Contract/Handling Grievances

OSHA/MIOSHA Seminar Manager's Role 5S Work

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