Professional Objective
Successful Manager in the industrial field seeking a position at a stable, quality-oriented company with a safe, clean, and pleasant work environment, where I can utilize my 25 years’ experience and skills to become part of a winning team.
Relevant Experience
Universal Metal Products, Inc. Wickliffe, OH July 1991 – May 2016
May 2013 – May 2016
Plant Manager – Cleveland Div. / Environmental Compliance Coordinator - Corporate
Strong Leader - Comfortable making decisions regarding the hiring and discipline of employees. Respectful and fair in dealing with employees. Oversaw plant personnel and handled related human resource issues such as interviewing, disciplinary measures, counseling, performance appraisals, and termination when necessary.
Excellent Skills in Communication and Collaboration - Strength in coordinating activities with department supervisors in order to prioritize jobs and maximize productivity.
Goal Oriented - Studied operations where cost standards were not being met to determine causes and apply corrective measures.
Regulation Conscious - Performed routine safety inspections for internal PPE conformance and OSHA requirements.
Hands-on Approach - Coordinated scheduling with maintenance, production departments and outside contractors to minimize downtime during major repairs.
Proficient Time Management & Organizational Skills – Due to business requirements had overlapping responsibilities and job titles.
June 2008 – January 2015
Environmental Compliance Coordinator / Corporate Quality Manager (Began May 2009)
Developed and maintained programs necessary to identify wastes, their proper identification, handling, storage, and disposal.
Maintained all MSDS documentation and labeling, and oversaw the transition to the Globally Harmonized System and SDS’s.
Emergency Coordinator for the Wickliffe division.
Maintained the Emergency Response, Hazardous Communication, Spill Control & Countermeasures plans, and all associated materials for all three divisions.
Worked with outside consultants to gather and submit information for annual SARA and TRI reporting.
Liaison with local municipalities and the EPA for all permitting, monitoring, reporting, and inspection activities.
Performed training, initial and ongoing, with management and employees, needed for obtaining and maintaining ISO 14001 certification.
Coordinate activities with the divisional Quality Managers to assist in development, implementation, and maintenance of the ISO/TS Quality Management Systems.
Coordinate all audit activities with third party registrars.
Communicate Quality System progress and objectives with company personnel.
Continued the duties mentioned below performed as the Quality Improvement Coordinator.
January 2007 – May 2009
Quality Improvement Coordinator - Corporate
Review and investigate instances of nonconforming product at all divisions.
Assist with problem solving activities.
Coordinate and facilitate APQP meetings for all new products.
Managed the internal audit program for all the divisions.
Developed and maintained a Pareto analysis of all rejected product.
Created individual layered process audits for each department/process based upon past issues.
Prepare monthly Quality reports.
Travel to the two other divisions, located in Toledo, Ohio and McAllen, Texas for problem solving, new product launches, audits, and customer visits.
January 2001 – January 2007
Quality Control Manager – Cleveland Division
Coordinate daily activities within the Quality Control Department.
Conduct Quality meetings in which quality information is presented to management, department supervisors, and employees.
Handled a variety of customer issues related to Quality.
Evaluate supplier’s abilities and capabilities to provide Quality products.
Broad experience with multiple problem solving techniques.
Developed training courses in Blueprint Reading, Metrology, and Statistical Process Control for all production employees.
Complete and facilitate all activities with PPAP submissions.
Worked with production personnel to improve inspection techniques that reduced defect rates.
July 1991 - December 2000
Production Supervisor (Fourslide & Punch Press)
Responsible for the training of current and new employees.
Met or exceeded all production quality and efficiency goals. Dedicated to customer satisfaction.
Authorized to inspect and approve parts for production runs.
Able to perform mechanical machine repairs and minor tooling repairs.
Developed and documented a Fourslide setup manual, complete with instructions and illustrations.
Special Projects
Developed production procedures and work instructions for ISO/QS/TS Quality and Environmental Systems.
Internal Auditor for the ISO/QS/TS Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
Management Representative during all third party certification audits (Quality and Environmental) from 2007 to 2016.
Assisted with the search, acquisition, layout, and move of the Small Order department to a facility with twice the square footage. This helped eliminate the need for a secondary storage facility.
Initiated a company wide recycling program for corrugated cardboard, aluminum cans, and plastic bottles.
Facilitated programs that consistently reduced the electrical usage and cost by a minimum of 5% annually.
Reduced the frequency of oil sludge removal by instituting a monitoring program, saving thousands annually.
Performed initial and ongoing assessments of AIAG’s CQI-9, CQI-11, and CQI-12 surveys.
Computer Skills
Windows, Lotus Notes, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Genzlinger MRP software, Global Shop ERP software, and the heat-treat SCADA system.
Programmed and monitored the Gainseeker SPC data collection software.
Administrator for the IMDS online web site.
Education
Lakeland Community College
Business Management Certificate
American Society for Quality
Certified Mechanical Inspector
Certified Quality Technician
Miscellaneous Training Courses & Seminars
How to Supervise for Results
Train the Trainer
Effective Leadership Skills For Supervisors
Coaching Skills for Managers and Supervisors
Effective Team Building for Managers
Advanced Introduction to Leadership
Principles of Supervision
ISO 9000 Internal Audit Training
Core Tools (FMEA, PPAP, APQP, MSA, SPC, & Problem Solving)
ISO 14001:2015 Transition
Rules & Regulations of Workplace Safety and OSHA Compliance
Hazardous Waste Management
DOT – Hazardous Materials in Transportation 49 CFR Parts 171-178
OSHA 10 Hour