JOHN VETOMSKIE
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Springfield, OH 45504 Email: ***********@***.***
S E N I O R O P E R AT I O N S M A N A G E R
A top-performing Senior Operations Manager with over 25 years of experience in governing plant operations, managing staff
and identifying potential improvements to increase savings or efficiency. Strong expertise in executing quality assurance
reviews and establishing the point of origin for defects. Highly accomplished in applying technical and strategic principles to
support business objectives and targets.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Operations Governance Staff Supervision Automotive Production
OSHA Safety Standards Quality Control Assessments Customer Relationships
Equipment/Personnel Scheduling Inventory Management Strong Communication
Process Improvements TS, QS, ISO Training Stamping, Slitting, Welding,
KEY SKILLS ASSESSMENT
Management – Develop and implement strategic methods to supervise staff, provide necessary training and foster a positive
working environment through an applied management style.
Operational Strategy – Committed to advancing process improvements, managing on-site resources and utilizing personnel
strengths to reach company objectives in terms of efficiency and revenue.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OHIO STAMPING MACHINERY, Springfield, OH 2014 – 2015
Operations Manager
Governs operational processes and schedules all press production in addition to identifying process improvements and
adjustments.
Schedules necessary maintenance for stamping changes; conducts quality control inspections and identifies defect
origins.
Manages team leaders and schedules employees; assists employees with hand-on assistance and cross training.
Increased operational productivity by 40% via continuous improvement measures.
Improved product quality by setting plant-wide quality standards and objectives.
SHILOH PENDERGRASS, Pendergrass, GA 2013 – 2014
Operations Manager – Tier 1 Honda Program
Scheduled production for all welders, presses assembly, wash lines and packaging; ordered maintenance and staff
supplies.
Implemented equipment and process improvements; researched equipment and requested quotes to ensure lowest
possible prices.
Monitored packing department and tracked inventory.
Successfully installed Tier 1 Honda Program with stamping, blanking, assembly and welding departments
Improved quality control and customer relations.
Increased productivity by 50% by creating a team orientated atmosphere.
COIL PLUS, Greensboro, NC 2012 – 2013
Plant/Operations Manager
Diagnosed steel related defects and determined defect origins; scheduled production and manpower objectives.
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Spearheaded preventative maintenance tasks and set OSHA standards for safe machine operations.
Interfaced with customers to resolve quality and production issues.
Implemented employee cross training and professional development opportunities.
Increased slitter efficiencies.
Decreased product defects through quality standards programs and defect recognition training.
NORTH STAR RECOVERY SERVICES, Hayward, CA 2011 – 2012
Project Manager
Assessed property damages on-site from floods, fires, water, earthquakes, hurricanes or tornados.
Managed set-up and teardown during property repairs in addition to scheduling necessary equipment and labor.
Prepared documentation and communicated with private and corporate clients.
Standardized procedure to document completed work.
SPECIALTY METALS PROCESSING, Stow, OH 2010 – 2011
Shift Supervisor
Supervised and trained personnel in safety, machine operations, tow motors, cranes and quality inspection procedures.
Governed maintenance department and assured precision grinding/polishing of high-grade titanium, stainless steel and
aluminum for multiple industries.
Provided employee training on proper precision grinding techniques.
SARCA MANUFACTURING, INC, Mansfield, OH 2000 – 2008
Operations Manager
Trained employees to utilize TS16949 and QS9000 policies/procedures to ensure quality production.
Liaised between domestic and international customer plants and various corporations.
Supervised all aspects of production, maintenance, tooling and quality involving robotic welding, spot welding, tube
bending, stampings and assembly.
Managed 255 employees producing $36M in automotive seat frame assemblies.
Established positive working environment consistent with corporate guidelines.
Engineered conveyor system to streamline operations resulting in 50% increase in productivity and 70% decrease in
manpower required.
Managed operations stamping, assembly, welding, CNC tube bending, CNC wire bending
Revitalized failing plant and turned a profit within six months.
Reduced 5000 parts per million customer defects to zero parts per million customer defects.
SHILOH/LIVERPOOL COIL PROCESSING, Valley City, OH 1990 – 2000
Operations/Continuous Improvement Manager
Integrated production and shipment improvements and maintained accurate inventory controls.
Identified defects and determined defect origin; assisted with design and engineering on new vehicle stampings.
Prepared documentation for technical representatives for mill defect evaluation.
Saved over $2M in Chrysler rejects by analyzing root cause of defect origin. Institute controls and procedure to
eliminate and detect defect during the process.
Stamping, Blanking and Slitting departments.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
Business Management Coursework, Akron University, Akron, OH
IICRC Certification, IICRC, Houston, TX
HAZWOPER Certification, Online
OSHA 30 Certification, Online
Lean Manufacturing Measurable, RWD Technologies, Mansfield, OH
Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerances, North Central State College, Mansfield, OH
Leadership 2001 Management, North Central State College, Mansfield, OH
R&D Tax Credits, Deloitte, Mansfield, OH
MRP/ERP Systems Knowledge, CMI, Stepland, Plexus, Mansfield, OH
Six Sigma, Six Sigma, Mansfield, OH
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Lean Manufacturing, Ernst & Young, Mansfield, OH
Continuous Improvement, Packard Electric, Mansfield, OH
Automotive Lean Manufacturing, Society of Automotive Engineers, Medina, OH
Team Building/Problem Solving, North East Ohio Council, Mansfield, OH
Facilitator Training, North East Ohio Council, Mansfield, OH