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Management Manufacturing

Location:
United States
Salary:
$60.000
Posted:
April 24, 2015

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C h r istopher C. Galfano

**** *. * ****** * ills Rd.

Beloit W I. 53511

608-***-****

acpcw0@r.postjobfree.com

M anagement P rofile

M anufactu ring Planning and Control ● Business P rocess

M anagement ● Continuous

I mprovement

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ISO 9001 Time

M anagement

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Quality Assurance Team Building

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Resources Management Budget

Oversight

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Safety Troubleshootin

g

Over 25 years of experience directing production, quality, safety, and cost control, in a

manufacturing setting. Knowledgeable and skilled in process improvement and

resource management, a valuable veteran in the art of production management.

I n f luential and motivational in communicating with strong supervisory skills, able to

coach, and t rain, staff successfully. Efficiently aligns daily operations and

organizational output with the goals and strategic initiatives of senior management.

T his dynamic individual finds challenging atmospheres motivational and takes pride in

achieving positive results. Being an essential part of an organization that is always

striving towards excellence is a top career priority.

P ROFESSIONAL EXPER I ENCE

P roduction Manager

Moxness-A Thistle Group, East T roy, Wisconsin

2014-2015

• Oversee all production operations for 1st-3rd shifts as well as two weekend 12 hour

shifts.

• Maintaining and implementing ISO/TS 16949 and AS 9100 programs.

• Oversee and monitoring Moxness Safety Programs as well as conduct monthly

employee safety meetings.

• Responsible for monitoring employee efficiencies as well as monitoring production

costs and waste.

• Responsible for coaching and motivating employees to help achieve their goals

a long with the companie’s goals as well.

Senior P roduction Supervisor

W isconsin Veneer and Plywood, Ma ttoon, Wisconsin

2012 - 2013

• Supervise the production activities of approximately 20 union employees on first

and second shift.

• Coached, t rained, and led employees to ensure achievement of production goals in

a safe environment while improving processes and reducing costs.

• Developed and implemented efficiencies in the dryer line; reducing waste and

l abor-intensive activities increasing safety and production out-put by 40 percent.

• Adjust weekly production schedule to accommodate customer requirements.

• Document and manage ISO 9001 program.

• Coordinate with shipping department to assure on t ime deliveries.

• Established and monitored safety standards and department goals.

P roduction Supervisor

G rayhill I ncorporated, Iola, Wisconsin

2010 - 2012

• Manage approximately 45 associates, equipment, and processes, in the

manufacturing of customized operator interface solutions, switches, rugged mobile

computers, and electronic components.

• Provided leadership and counseling communicating corporate goals and values to

associates.

• Evaluate production orders or schedules to ensure optimal department

operations.

• Adjusted production schedule to meet customer needs.

• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues.

• Minimize costs, prevent operational delays, and reduce scrap.

• Organized and maintained the documentation for ISO 9001 audit.

• Analysis and corrected product return errors.

• Assure manufacturing methods are in accordance with manufacturing

engineering methods and specifications.

• Maintain all equipment in accordance with company standards.

P roduction Supervisor

M a r ion Plywood Corporation, Ma r ion, Wisconsin

1999 - 2009

• Lead the work efforts for a team of approximately 30 team members in the

p roduction of custom, engineered, cut-to-size plywood panels for the manufacturing of

wood f looring, musical instruments, sports equipment, furniture, cabinetry, windows,

and doors.

• Supervise the final stages of veneer production including drying, grading,

clipping, t r imming, jointing, lay-up and gluing, pressing, t r imming, and sanding.

• Manage product inventory levels reducing waste, increasing inventory tu rnover,

lower costs, and faster operations, while maximizing f lexibility.

• Prepare and adjust schedule balancing labor resources, preventative

maintenance, and customer demands.

• Directed and monitored quality control efforts through education and continuous

i mprovement.

• Managed and maintained ISO 9001 program.

• Oversee the packaging and shipment of finished product.

P roduction Line Coordinator

P lacon Corporation, Madison, Wisconsin

1998 - 1999

• Directed the activities of 25 highly t rained individuals covering several product

l ines in the manufacturing of plastic thermoforms for food, retail, and medical products.

• Developed and implemented new product line for medication

packaging. Designing and developing production line flow,

selecting and ordering all packaging equipment, testing and

l aunching line.

• Scheduled and adjusted workforce efficiently for multiple product lines meeting

customer deadlines.

• Monitored and controlled inventory levels effectively ensuring maximum output,

reducing waste, and increasing profits.

• Directed and evaluated pre-quality control inspection using best practice

methods.

• Controlled and maintained the organization’s ISO 9001 program.

P roduction Facilitator

H ufcor I ncorporated, Janesville, Wisconsin

1986 - 1997

• Coordinated and directed the production of operable and accordion partitions

w ith a work team of approximately 60 union employees.

• Oversee the entire production process from raw material to finished product.

• Monitored and adjusted daily production schedule to meet customer

requirements.

• Synchronize efforts with other product lines ensuring on time delivery.

• Developed and conducted weekly meetings to address safety and goal setting with

employees.

• Implemented and executed ISO 9001 program.

• Represented management and served as a member of the union negotiation

committee.

E DUCAT ION

M RA I nstitute of Management, Brookfield,

W isconsin

Certificate Principals of Management Program I - V

M adison Area Technical College, Madison,

W isconsin P r incipals in Management

O rganizational Leadership

U niversity of Wisconsin - Platteville, Platteville,

W isconsin

A rea of Study - History



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