John J Kuwik IV

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Professional Summary

Production supervisor focused on producing high quality products that exceeds customer expectations and help achieve company production and revenue goals.

Experience

CONAX TECHNOLOGIES, BUFFALO, NY

Welder/Department Manager, 2008-2016

Weld separately or in combination of aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel, and nickel alloys using TIG, laser and plasma methods for products used in high temperature and vacuum sealed environments.

Non-destructive testing of all welds using die penetrant and x-ray.

Develop welding methods, qualifications, programs and techniques on new designs by applying knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques per customer and ASME requirements.

Manage, supervise, and direct departmental employees in day to day activities relating to productivity, quality, attendance and attitude.

Train, qualify and evaluate assembly, machine shop and quality employees on new procedures and verified records and documentations.

Coordinate shipments of product.

Inventory control and work order scheduling using MRP, Microsoft Excel and productivity metrics.

Review documents in MRP system such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements and priorities.

Investigate and implementation for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reduction.

Verified that all control processes were being documented and followed at all times.

Confer with engineers or other personnel to implement operating procedures, resolve system malfunctions, or provide technical information on new designs.

Research and analyze customer design proposals, specifications, manuals, or other data to evaluate the feasibility, cost, or maintenance requirements of designs or applications.

Annually increased customer revenue on multiple product lines by meeting and exceeding customer expectations including costs, productivity, quality and on time shipping.

Actively participate, coordinate and the implementation of lean, 5S and six sigma for continuous improvement in the manufacturing process.

DUNKIN DONUTS, EAST AURORA, NY

Assistant Manager, Mar 2007 – Sep 2007

Train workers in food preparation, and in service, sanitation, and safety procedures.

Compile and balance cash receipts at the end of the day or shift.

Perform various financial activities such as cash handling, deposit preparation, and payroll.

Supervise and participate in kitchen and dining area cleaning activities.

Resolve customer complaints regarding food service.

Inspect supplies, equipment, and work areas to ensure efficient service and conformance to standards.

Assign duties, responsibilities, and work stations to employees in accordance with work requirements.

Develop equipment maintenance schedules and arrange for repairs.

US MILITARY, ARMY

Civil Affairs, Apr 2004 – Apr 2005

Honorable discharge due to hardship

EDUCATION

EAST AURORA HIGH SCHOOL, EAST AURORA, NY

High School Diploma, Jun 2003

ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY, ONLINE, AZ

Engineering Management, Expected graduation, May 2018

Completed coursework in Engineering Management and Business Administration

ERIE COMMUNITY COLLEGE, WILLIAMSVILLE, NY

Completed coursework in Engineering Sciences

transferred to Arizona State University Dec 2015

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

Production line management

Inventory management

Quality inspection

ASW, ASME, AS9100 and ISO9001 regulations

GTAW

Working knowledge of engineering principles

Manufacturing management

Microsoft Office, word, excel and power point

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