LOUIS J. CARLUCCI
Clarence Center, NY 14032
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Career Summary
Production Leader who manages with a sense of urgency and drives key metrics. Demonstrates exceptional work ethic, loyalty and the ability to fully engage floor personnel. Strong organizational, leadership and interpersonal skills with focus on employee development and achievement. Understanding and demonstrated success managing a unionized work force.
Education:
M.B.A. classes, Canisius College Emphasis on Operations Management
B.S. Business, Buffalo State College –Deans List both junior and senior years
Work Experience:
3M, Tonawanda, NY 4/09-present
Manufacturing Supervisor
Responsible for total oversight of 2 production departments including supervision and training of team members.
Responsible for 20 Direct and 15 indirect production employees, Maintenance employees, 2shipping and receiving fork lift drivers and production Crew Leads
Took responsibility on the off shift and acted as the Safety Rep, Quality Assurance Rep, EHS Rep, Maintenance Supervisor and Engineering Assistant
Lead maintenance, engineering and material groups to insure all production metrics are met
and exceeded through continuous improvement and Total Quality Management
Led department to its lowest record of recordable safety incidents
Led team to highest average output yield of all 4 teams 2014-15
Ford Stamping Plant, Hamburg, NY & Kentucky Truck Plant-Louisville, KY 6/07-4/09
Process Coach
Coached Safety, Quality and Production to ensure objectives were met through following standardized work.
Directly managed 35 Production employees at Hamburg plant
Assigned a green belt six sigma quality project which resulted in $100,000 in cost savings over 1 year at the Hamburg Stamping Plant
Directly managed 120 production operators and 3 Crew Leads at the Kentucky Truck Plant
Optimized throughput in accordance with budgets and cost objectives
Supported Kaizen and coached problem resolution to the lowest level
Met FTT, inventory cost, scrap, supply and tooling expense targets
American Axle & Manufacturing, Buffalo, NY 6/01-6/07
Manufacturing Supervisor
Supervised 40 production employees in the building of rear axles for General Motors assembly plants. Developed and maintained systems within the ISO framework.
Effectively led department through Lean Manufacturing transformation. Maintained quality and production standards while reducing hourly workforce.
Consistently met customer service and sales goals
Reduced recordable safety incidents through training and workplace organization
Implemented QS-ISO 9000 in the tube and shaft area
Partnered with union in the quality network process to meet company goals
Effectively communicated with other departments and coordinated delivery of parts which resulted in continuous production
Delphi Interior Thermal Systems, Lockport, NY 10/94-4/01
Lean Manufacturing Supervisor
Supervised up to 120 production associates responsible for profit and loss of aluminum radiator
department.
Heavy emphasis on driving Lean objectives, 5S, waste and cost reduction
Consistently met shipping requirements and led customer service for GM assembly
plants
Led safety improvement team partnering with union leadership
References Available Upon Request