Operations Manager
Resume:
JOSEPH TARANTINO
**** ****** ***** ****, **********, ON L4L 6G9, *****************@*****.**
OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT
Production Management Human Resources Training & Development
Goal focused and results driven hands on professional who performs at an optimum level to make a positive
impact.
A dynamic self starter who quickly overcomes challenges and helps to improve daily operations. Always have
reported directly to owners of a manufacturing plant. Continuous communicate with CSA inspectors, discuss
drawings and corrections. Capable as a manager, overseer and trainer for 75 staff.
Identify what works and what does not, effective in cutting costs based on assessment and analysis thereby
reducing expenses. For example, introduced the concept of re using forms, implemented a tag inventory system
that eliminated shipping errors and saved time. More examples would be provided during an interview.
Created a catalogue, expediting completion of jobs faster and ahead of schedule, resulting in repeat business.
Redesigned databases to increase efficiency resulting in cutting costs.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
LEADERSHIP – Key Strengths in Problem Resolution
Multitask in operations management, and diffused disputes between employees and physical altercations by
handling the situation directly in a way that they would not feel embarrassed in front of fellow employees; found
workable solutions to the satisfaction of all. Outlined expectations as an authority and never left a rift between
employees go unsolved. Result: enabled employees to feel better about their jobs by empowering them. Readily
accept increasingly responsible tasks that require meticulous attention to detail, for example, Product
Management and Procedure Development.
Communications & Client Relations Facilities & Construction Oversight
Problem Identification & Resolution Tactile/ Contingency Planning & Implementation
Business Needs & Organization Cost Containment & Streamlining
Contract Negotiations; Profile & Loss Vendor Sourcing & Selection
Trustworthy, Team Builder, Self Taught Excel, in house software applications, etc.
HR TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT
Coaching / Retention / Streamlining Privacy Laws and Confidentiality
Organizational Design & Development Performance Appraisals
Diversity Equality / Respect Internal Communications
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
OPERATIONS MANAGER 2006 – present
Castle Precast, Mississauga, ON
(Leading manufacturer of concrete precast for commercial buildings, industrial properties and custom built
homes.)
Key Achievements: Managed a team of 30 40 employees.
Perform accurate cost and time estimating for all jobs.
To date, reduced overtime by 30%. Efficiency at this plant is up 30% plant wide since 2006.
Department rejects have dropped at a record rate since 2006.
Revamped the delivery schedule to reduce delivery lead times by 30%
Compile daily production reports; verify components and bill of material for inventory control and efficient, on time
production.
With the manufacturing of concrete precast, I can understand and interpret production drawings from our draft
division personnel as well as outside engineers.
Quality Control, Quality Assurance:
Expertise in virtually all aspects of pre operations in team environments; specializing in increasing on time
delivery and output with strict attention to quality control and assembly.
Full responsibility for line setup, worker training and quality assurance. Attention to detail in quality control.
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Conducted performance quality assurance checks on a regular basis.
Set the rule to receive payments by COD upon delivery to customers.
Implemented an inventory identification system that led to a 50% reduction in time for delivery preparation.
Human Resources Leadership:
Hire staff, encourage them to function at an optimum level, evaluate performance management.
Able to match employees with task they would be most suitable for to meet specific production goals. Result: have
been able to reduce overtime and shipping costs.
Re organized the way staff perform their daily activities: Proactively reduce over time, cut costs with deliveries,
thereby creating a more efficient work environment by scheduling production sequence, staff, scheduling
deliveries in collaboration with contractors and customers, Took accountability for organizing finishings of
industrial models, patterns, and prototypes to customer specifications.
Train, supervise and conduct performance reviews for up to 30 employees. Capable of managing more staff.
Customer Service /Client Relations:
Significantly improve customer service by offering a personable, professional attitude
Re evaluate projects determining which ones require more priority by communicating directly with customers to
assess their priority. Assess customer needs; focus on meeting each’s needs, resulting in more repeat business.
Work with department engineers for new item changes and updates.
Work directly with outside engineers and managers in procedure planning, parts ordering, status reporting and
efficiency. Communicate with exceptional customer service and professionalism –every company needs this
value.
Safety focused: emergency prepared, a fast responder, trained in WHMIS, OHSA, first aid and CPR.
Reached the optimum in this job title. Currently in pursuit of new challenges and opportunities as a cost effective
solution finder and operations manager. Open to new training, or will begin as a self starter if shown
responsibilities once.
Health & Safety Committee (5 years)
Produce written reports, for example, record incidents of disgruntled employees. First diffuse the situation, calm
the persons involved, talk them down, acknowledge the situation following articulate listening demonstrating to
them that I understand everything and am in a position of authority. Successfully reach workable solution to all
problems in a timely manner. Report on findings and results with accuracy and precision, documenting the facts in
a non biased manner.
PLANT MANAGER 2001 – 2005
Tristar Coatings Ltd.
Manufacturer of specialty coatings for the North American Aerospace, Industrial and Commercial markets.
Reported directly to the President. Managed 10 production, Quality Control and warehouse staff. Hired, train and
supervise staff in equipment use and maintenance, QA and plant safety.
Background Summary: Progressed at this plant from the onset as a Lab Technician. Gained comprehensive
experience in all aspects of plant operations, including project expediting, purchasing, equipment maintenance
and inventory control. Developed skills in product design, with a proven ability to conceptualize, draft and fabricate
products. Attained proficiency in a wide range of technical skills including Excel spreadsheets and material
handling. Supervised and Oversaw Health & Safety, ensuring process improvements, production efficiency,
scheduling, hiring and customer support. Provided prompt, courteous service for everyone.
Key Achievements
Reduced production time failures by 50% and increased quality control in the lab by optimizing the use of
equipment and standardizing procedures.
Performed colour matching and quality control analysis for all aerospace and industrial batches including sample
spraying.
Re formulated existing colours in the effort to make them more consistent and this resulted in reducing raw
material costs as a result.
Developed sample batches in the lab for the R&D department, working in collaboration with the Sales department
to develop and test new products.
Implemented a new database for each paint system that was sold.
Ordered equipment and supplies for all areas of operations, maintained site ISO compliance.
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Training & Development
Trained and mentored new hires empowering them to produce at their maximum potential; many qualified as
successful and efficient upon departure to other career opportunities in time.
Developed a maintenance log to track preventive maintenance and repair work, with the favourable outcome for
reducing down time, delays and high maintenance costs.
Earlier Experience in Purchasing and Production Scheduling for McGregor Industries.
McGregor Industries 1993 – 2000
PRODUCTION SCHEDULER 1996 – 2000
PURCHASING 1993 – 1995
Manufacturer and distributor of socks and legwear in Canada. Marketer of socks and tights in 40 countries globally
with 500 employees. Aspired to readily accepting increasingly responsible roles in the company, learning
everything about the business. Ordered supplies from vendors in a cost effective manner. Performed a myriad of
other responsibilities that may be further discussed in our interview.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
First Aid and CPR – Level C
WHMIS
EDUCATION and CERTIFICATES
Certificate of Achievement, Effective Leadership, Business Growth Training Inc., May 31, 2006
Formulation Workshop, Certificate of Completion, X Rite University, October 18 21, 2004
Completed a 2 day Colour Matching course, 2002
WHMIS for Workers, Certificate of Training, Tristar Coatings Ltd., September 25, 2001
Business Accounting subjects taken at Sheridan College, Ontario, from 1990 1992
OSSD Academic Achievement Award for the highest standing in Grade 12 English, and also Honour Roll Award
for achieving 80%, Father Bressani Catholic High School, Toronto, ON.
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Coach for girls’ soccer club (3 years).
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