Manager Operations

JOHN ACCARDI

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Work Experience

Production Manager 03/2016 – 12/2016

NuWorld Cosmetics

Carteret, NJ 07008

Sparked culture change by introducing various new equipment, driving productivity by instilling a greater sense of pride in the workplace.

Championed Lean and Continuous Improvement processes for the plant.

Lead team of 22 direct and 350 indirect reports across 4 departments.

Plant Labor Efficiency improved 10% since inception.

Developed culture of accountability and empowerment through strategic leadership.

Oversee all Lean activities and advise on Kaizen projects.

Form partnerships with front line leaders, providing training and coaching on C.I. tools.

Coached cell leaders on standardization and performance management tools.

Production Management 2007 - 02/2016

Eaton / Cooper Wheelock

Long Branch, NJ 07740

Responsible for the production of Fire/Emergency Notification Devices.

Lead the following departments; EH&S, shipping / receiving and facilities/ maintenance.

I have (4) salaries direct reports and 89 union hourly indirect reports.

Improved Safety and the awareness of safety throughout the operation.

Reduced injury rate by 75%.

Increased productivity from 72% to greater than 85%.

Consolidated work functions through Lean activities resulting in +$400K in annual savings.

Property management 2005 - 2007

Capital Realty Group

Freehold, NJ 07728

Manage new and existing projects.

Review bids for building repairs and construction projects.

Hire and manage temporary employees as needed.

Facilities/Warehouse operations manager 2002 - 2005

Integra Lifesciences

Plainsboro, NJ 08536

Assisted in managing and supervising central warehouse operations including, but not limited to, traffic management and distribution.

Coordinated all training of warehouse employees on all SOP’s and GMP’s.

Inventory control of material management of entire Integra product line.

Contract, coordinate, and schedule freight operations between our main location and our four offsite locations.

Scheduled maintenance personnel and all PM’s on the equipment.

Responsible for four crews who reported to me directly.

Responsible for hiring of temporary employment.

Owner 2001 - 2002

Mr. Bagel

Freehold, NJ 07728

Managed all phases of the bakery, including the start up of a successful wholesale manufacturing business.

Established a computerized billing and payroll system resulting in a more efficient and streamlined operation.

Developed inventory procedures to ensure quality control and to meet strict deadline schedules.

Warehouse/Operations manager 1995 - 2001

Argix Direct (Barnes & Noble Distribution)

Jamesburg, NJ 08831

Managed all phases of operation of the warehouse.

Responsible for sorting up to 90,000 cartons prior to shipping on thirty outbound nationwide carriers.

Direct manager of twelve supervisors as well as the maintenance team.

Coordinated quality management forums for two location sites.

Responsible for the inventory control in all phases of the company.

Warehouse foreman 1991 - 1994

G & A Moving and Storage

Maspeth, NY

Foreman of a unionized shop (Commercial Movers Union - 210).

Responsible for all five locations.

Maintained company truck fleet and properties, as well as all storage facilities.

Routed up to ten trucking teams per day for pick-ups and deliveries.

Coordinated with the shop steward for meetings, safety issues, and training of all employees.

New York City Police Officer 1985 - 1991

New York, NY 11234

NYC Task Force - demonstration and riot control

Patrol officer in Brooklyn South

Education

New York City Police Academy 1985

Graduated the academy with honors and was immediately placed in tactics unit

Kingsboro Community College

Staten Island College

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