MICHAEL PIZZO

Hoffman Estates, IL *****

847-***-****

acqa0d@r.postjobfree.com

www.linkedin.com/in/michaelspizzo

CAREER SUMMARY

Production Supervisor… Maximizing productivity and minimizing cost while maintaining quality. Extensive experience supervising staff, ensuring the safe and efficient operations of machines, and guaranteeing safety programs are implemented and regularly reviewed.

WORK EXPERIENCE AND SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Peak Technical Staffing USA, Itasca, IL 2015

Specializes in supplying talent for administrative, light industrial and retail positions.

Production Supervisor, Reynolds Consumer Products (contract position)

Managed, directed and coordinated all activities relating to a production shift as well as ensuring all products are manufactured in a safe, timely and cost effective manner.

Ensured the safe and efficient operation of 45 stamping machines.

Supervised 45 employees in a union shop.

Successfully met production goals for more than 30 products.

Interacted with four departments including safety, quality, maintenance, and human resources.

FIC America, Carol Stream, IL 2013-2014

Subsidiary of FUTABA Japan. Manufacturer of automotive parts.

Production Supervisor

Managed and coordinated all production, tool, and fabrication room activities as well as ensured employees followed company policies and regulations.

Supervised 45 employees in a non-union shop maintaining all operation safety.

Re-designed equipment layout increasing productivity and efficiency by 10%.

Installed blank racks and increased floor space saving the company $10,000/month.

Implemented continuous improvements, kaizens, 5S and lean manufacturing techniques improving efficiency and safety by 10%.

Provided solutions for unsafe conditions and areas and worked across six departments implementing forklift safety training, appropriate ergonomic techniques, and safety processes.

Designed, implemented and presented a training and skills matrix for 50 employees and supervisors for employee enrichment, empowerment and growth.

Aerotek Staffing Agency, Schaumburg, IL 2012-2013

A leading staffing agency that matches qualified candidates with top companies worldwide.

Department Supervisor, Telular Corporation (contract position)

Managed several department projects meeting all deadlines while upholding company safety/quality standards as well as coordinating employee schedules, assigning tasks and monitoring individual progress.

Supervised 10 staff members in shipping and receiving operations for home alarm system product production, repair technicians, and data entry.

Managed six special project teams responsible for special orders.

Developed work instructions for products improving manufacturing processes as well as quality and efficiency.

Successfully merged two departments without losing production time by training incoming employees.

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Flooring Resources, Elk Grove Village, IL 2010-2012

Full service flooring installation and maintenance programs for residence and commercial.

Project Liaison (commercial)

Coordinated operations with management and dispatch, kept work goals and deadlines on task, and assisted in flooring installation and quality assurance.

Assisted the installation and completion of more than 100 flooring projects annually.

Manpower Staffing Agency, Elgin, IL 2009-2010

World leader in workforce solutions.

Test Technician, CTDI Corporation (contract position)

Re-configured, tested and assembled call boxes for Verizon wireless and Motorola.

Areotek Staffing Agency, Schaumburg, IL 2008-2009

A leading staffing agency that matches qualified candidates with top companies worldwide.

Mechanical Technician, Senior Flexonics (contract position)

Assembled and tested prototype fuel rails for diesel trucks.

Connor Winfield, Aurora, IL 1999-2008

Privately held, US based electronic product manufacturer.

Engineering Technician (2006-2008)

Designed, reconfigured, tested and analyzed sample prototypes for customers as well as assisted company engineers with modifying development samples and analyzed field failures.

Built specialized test equipment increasing production output by 20%.

Reduced scrap yields by 5% by implementing new testing processes.

Production Supervisor / Technician (2003-2006)

Prototype Technician (2001-2003)

Maintenance Technician (1999-2001)

EDUCATION

DeVry University, Addison, IL

Bachelor of Science in Management

DeVry University, Addison, IL

Associate in Applied Science (AAS)-Computer Technology

MILITARY SERVICE

Squad Leader, United States ARMY, Fort Campbell, KY Honorable Discharge, with distinguished honors for leading a core of 10 soldiers.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

Proficient in Microsoft Office 2007 and 2010 (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook & Excel) and Microsoft Project and SAP software

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