Manager Six Sigma

JOEL TEREFENKO

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610-***-**** ~ ****.*********@*******.***

Professional Summary

Certified Lean Six Sigma “Sensei” trained and experienced in all lean waste eliminating methodologies

Proven leader in cutting costs, improving production time, and implementing lean practices for major manufacturing endeavors

Solid organizational, communication, and time management skills

Experience

Plant Manager, SS Industries Inc. 2015 – Present

Supervise 35 employees with full responsibility for recruiting, interviewing, hiring and training of personnel

Manage manufacturing process to ensure product is delivered on time and under budget while maintaining quality standards

Responsible for accomplishing all shipping goals

Director of Operations, Eastern Controls Inc. 2013 - 2015

Responsible for the quality group, new product and refurb manufacturing, field service, materials control and shipping/receiving for facilities in Pennsylvania and Virginia

Tasked with assisting in the development, implementation and growth of Key Performance Indicators for the organization

Responsible for cross training initiatives throughout the organization

Director of Operations, Plant Manager, Container Research Corporation (CRC) 2011 - 2013

Responsible for manufacturing, materials control, shipping and receiving for three separate facilities

Mentor 75 plus employees in pursuit of company goals

Serving as key member of Container Research Corporation’s strategy team, responsible for long and short-term goal planning for entire company

Responsible for all aspects of customer interfacing for major CRC projects

Major Accomplishments

Promoted from Plant Manager to Director of Operations in just 17 months

Improved 2011 on time delivery by 24% over previous year, accomplishing an additional 11% in 2012

Improved 2012 first pass yield performance by 31% over previous year

Successfully implemented a 4/10 work week serving to improve employee morale and reducing overhead costs

Increased sales by $3.8 million in 2 years

Shipped 12% over plan in 2011

Successfully navigated 2013 AS9100C audit with improved results over 2012

Reduced # of Defective Material Reports issued in 2012 by 50% from previous year

Commercial Pilot, Contract 2008 – 2011

Independent Instructor and Tow Pilot working for public and private airports in the Pennsylvania and New Jersey regions

Production Manager, Innovative Solutions & Support 2007 – 2008

Led a production team of 40 technicians and 5 supervisors credited with achieving a 67% increase in shipments for FY08

Directed and coordinated all avionics production operation activities through subordinate or direct supervision to accomplish quality on-time shipping commitments

Responsible for capacity planning and production/test capital planning

Production Supervisor, L-3 Communications, SPD Electrical Systems 2004 - 2007

Managed 25 unionized associates responsible for building and testing power distribution systems used in naval defense contracts

Developed, directed and maintained new manufacturing procedures

Directed all testing and quality control applications

Trained all new employees and oversaw staff evaluations

MILITARY SERVICE

Avionics Technician and Unit Training Sergeant, U.S. ARMY October 1977 – October 1981

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Electrical Engineering, Lafayette College, June 1993- September 1996

Lean Six Sigma Certification, Villanova University, May 2009

Six Sigma Green Belt, Certificate of Achievement, Villanova University, June 2009

Strategic Planning, Certificate of Achievement, DE Valley Industrial Resource Ctr. (DVIRC), January 2013

AVIATION EXPERIENCE

Commercial Pilot, Single Engine Land, Instrument, Glider (2000 hours+)

Tail Wheel & Tow qualified

Certified Flight Instructor

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