John P. Maratea

* ******** *****, *******, ** ***53 E-Mail: acu6fi@r.postjobfree.com

(Cell) 609-***-****

Qualifications Profile

Director of Operations/Plant Manager - Manufacturing with strong skills in the following areas:

*Directing Manufacturing Operations at Multiple –Site Locations (USA/International)

*Optimizing Work Flow, Manufacturing Processes, Productivity & Yields

*Continuous Improvement *Quality Assurance Management

*Team Building & Employee Motivation *Cost Analysis & Cost Reduction

Background encompasses extensive Manufacturing-related experience with proven record of being promoted based on job performance, utilizing excellent leadership, communication and organizational abilities.

Areas of Expertise:

*Mulit-Site Management *Quality Assurance Management

*Lean Manufacturing *ISO-9001 Standards

*Six Sigma Principles *Process Improvement

*Cost Management Reduction *Capital Equipment Purchasing

*Developing Training Programs *Continuous Improvement

*Team Building *Safety

*OSHA/EPA Regulation *New Product Development

*Employee Motivation *Problem Solving

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

(Horsehead Corporation) Contract Position

Chemicals

Metals Division, provider of zinc metal, dust and powder

(1/13-present)

Accomplishments:

Direct Hot Metal – Chemical Division

Oversee entire plant operations including shipping, quality, safety, production efficiency, cost reduction, and budgeting.

Spent time in Spain - applying manufacturing techniques to US division. Operations Manager - (ATCO Rubber Products)

Flexible Duct Work

(11/06 –12/12)

Accomplishments:

Total responsibility for directing manufacturing and facility operations. Responsible for all functional areas inclusive of logistics, accounting, human resources and primary interface with sales department. Oversee plant operations utilizing continuous improvement principles and methods to promote participative management.

Manage multi-shift resources effectively to meet output requirements and cost targets. Assist direct reports in meeting production schedules while maintaining specifications and quality requirements. Key achievements:

Established and implement manufacturing and capacity utilization plan to balance workloads

Attained profitability targets and cash flow objectives through effective budgeting

Set up standard measurement and reporting routines to track progress against targeted improvements Plant/Quality Manager - (Shield-Alloy Corp.)

Metals Division, provider of aluminum

(1/90-10/06)

Accomplishments:

Directed entire plant operation, Hot Metal Division (Aluminum Extrusion, Steel Melting, Aluminum Casting) specialty alloys, EAF, and Induction Furnaces) with smooth material flow and maximum efficiency.

Met and exceeded company long and short term goals by coordinating, strategic planning, organization, staffing and control functions.

Directed implementation of facility-wide applications of JIT manufacturing practices for the company. Plan developed and served as advisor for various projects domestic and international.

Developed and conducted on-site quality and safety seminars to improve personnel comprehension and adherence to certain Federal guidelines. Address and resolve personnel conflicts to work toward common goals.

Key achievements:

Increased sales and profits 30%

Substantially improved productivity while reducing staffing and operating costs 60%

Established and implement manufacturing and capacity utilization plan to balance workloads

Attained profitability targets and cash flow objectives through effective budgeting

Set up standard measurement and reporting routines to track progress against targeted improvements Plant Manager - (Hoeganes Corporation)) (EAF and Induction Furnaces) Steel Melting, Iron Powder Process (10/72-12/89)

Accomplishments:

Orchestrated major improvement in product quality resulting in high level customer satisfaction by effective planning, organization, staffing and control functions.

Motivated employees through effective team management programs to produce maximum efficiency while maintaining highest quality of safety and government guidelines.

Developed and implemented scheduling control system; results all shifts had a 100% coverage and produced little or no down time of equipment.

Conflict resolution affected by team meetings, working with management and employee toward company and employee goals.

Key achievements:

Increased sales and profitability

Highest level of safety standards adhered to

Lean Manufacturing techniques enhanced productivity 100% Education Languages

- Georgetown University, Washington, D.C. Thai

B.A. – Business Management Spanish

Certifications Applications

Auditor/Lead Auditor of Quality Systems - Manufacturing Metrics, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen IS0 9001:2000 Internal Auditor, PIC (2001)

Management Courses, TQM, SPC, lean manufacturing Military Special Forces

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