Wellford, United States

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Italo R Cardarelli Cardarelli, Plant Manager

Accomplished and self-motivated Plant Manager and

Continuous Improvement Manager with twenty-seven years of manufacturing experience. Bringing forth a proven track record of successfully managing all manufacturing functions, while serving as a crucial pillar for continuous improvement implementation across multiple production facilities. Employment History Silvercote, LLC, Greenville, SC April 2008— September 2014

July 2015 — Present

Continuous Improvement Manager / Safety Liaison at Silvercote, LLC, Greenville, SC

March 2021 — Present

• Champion the responsibility of the Safety Liaison for our entire division

• Conduct annual Safety Risk Assessments at thirty two locations

• Lead monthly safety meetings, investigate all safety incidents, create safety alerts, and educate team on related OSHA standards

• Achieved process standardization across multiple manufacturing locations (Leader Standard Work, SOP development)

• Implementation of Lean Manufacturing tools throughout thirty-two facilities

• Manage Quality Assurance (Supplier Corrective Action Reports (SCAR), 5 Why Analysis, Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA), Root Cause Analysis, Vendor Scorecard)

• Increased our overall production output by 11% (Value Stream Mapping, Data Analysis, KPI targets, SOP creation, PM Schedule implementation)

• Improved our inventory accuracy and counting efficiency. (Created an improved counting tool, implemented cycle counting, and standardized processes)

• Train leaders in our ERP system. Create training documents and orchestrate training workshops

• Improve employee engagement through Talent Management. Development of an Employee Skills Matrix and Employee Development Plan

• Support all central functions within our facilities and corporate office

• Train new managers and leaders throughout our organization

• Provide on-site coverage during the absenteeism of a Branch Manager, assuming all responsibilities for the Branch Manager role

• Assist Branch Managers with PsL Statements

• Assist our Engineering Team by troubleshooting and repairing equipment

• Interview for candidates for Branch Manager and other functional leadership positions Plant Manager at Silvercote, LLC, Greenville, SC

July 2015 — March 2021

• Successfully executed a multi-shift manufacturing plant start-up; This included the creation of a high-level inventory plan, production line layout and team selection

• Embraced all plant responsibilities (Safety, quality assurance, PsL, KPI reporting, production scheduling, PM scheduling, troubleshooting, equipment repair, recruiting, employee development and training, continuous improvement)

• Maintained a very low TRIR rate throughout my tenure

• Educated and provided training to create a localized SMS within the facility

• Successfully executed the startup a profitable, fully functional glass insulating department (This department began showing profitable growth after only four months, beating the organization's previous record by seven months)

• Maintained a 0% TRIR rate throughout my tenure

• Conducted daily safety inspections and weekly safety meetings

• Maintained an inventory shrinkage level of ten percent below the company's target

• Achieved optimal operating efficiencies by selecting and developing a highly committed work force including a shift manager, four shift supervisors and 60 associates.

• Promoted profitable growth by increasing output capacity

• Became the sole owner for all planning, training and implementation of continuous improvement tools and activities.

• Conducted weekly KPI meetings with production staff Continuous Improvement Manager at AGC Flat Glass (Formerly POMA Glass), Boardman, OH

September 2014 — July 2015

• Delivered an 18% reduction in production related customer complaints within a six month period

• Strengthened and enhanced existing Quality Management System (Created a bench-marking tool for external remakes, added new in-process quality check stations, created weekly quality audits)

• Created new terms and quality specifications for our customers

• Strengthened our relationships with vendors and customers through formal meetings and conference calls

• Conducted monthly training workshops for 5-S and Lean Manufacturing tools for employees and managers

• Created and implemented a weekly Quality Performance Meeting with associates

• Scheduled and monitored all IGCC and SGCC certifications (industry quality certifications)

• Increased production efficiency by creating SOP documents for six separate production lines

• Assisted in all areas of operations including safety, production, inventory / supply chain and logistics

Assistant Operations Manager / Lamination Operations Audit Manager / Continuous Improvement Manager at Silvercote, LLC (Guardian Building Products)), Macedonia, OH

April 2008 — September 2014

• Delivered a 22% increase in production output within three years

• Delivered a 26% decrease in quality related customer complaints within three years.

• Tracked and investigated all customer complaints

• Delivered a 13% inventory (DOH) reduction within three years

• Championed continuous improvement by creating KPI bench marking tools for all internal functions

• Standardized processes by conducting semi-annual, operational audits at 23 facilities

• Conduct annual, safety and environmental audits at several manufacturing facilities

• Optimized production outputs by creating production process VSMs at all locations

• Developed production and inventory floor plans for new facilities

• Developed SOP training for employees and/or new members of management

• Conducted weekly Operations meetings with all branch managers and functional leaders within the organization

Self Employed – Business Owner, SOS Outdoors, Youngstown, OH April 2005 —June 2010

• Successfully launched and marketed an online retail website

• Managed physical inventory, as well as a drop-ship service

• P&L management

• Assumed all Customer Service responsibilities

• Responsible for all packaging and shipping to complete customer orders Department Manager at Silverline Windows, Inc, Fall River, MA March 2004 — March 2005

• Successfully executed the startup a profitable, fully functional glass insulating department (This department began showing profitable growth after only four months, beating the organization's previous record by seven months)

• Maintained a 0% TRIR rate throughout my tenure

• Conducted daily safety inspections and weekly safety meetings

• Maintained an inventory shrinkage level of ten percent below the company's target

• Achieved optimal operating efficiencies by selecting and developing a highly committed work force including a shift manager, four shift supervisors and 60 associates.

• Promoted profitable growth by increasing output capacity

• Became the sole owner for all planning, training and implementation of continuous improvement tools and activities.

• Conducted weekly KPI meetings with production staff Production Manager at AFG Insulating (POMA Glass), Girard, OH February 1993 — March 2004

• Delivered a 15% increase in production output, while reducing safety incidents by 10% within the first two years as Production Manager

• Drastically reduced quality complaints by implementing new quality checks within our product lines

• Created a new inventory floor plan, resulting in both inventory counting efficiency and accuracy

• Orchestrated a complete team of supervisors and production associates on three manufacturing shifts

• Conducted weekly production meetings with manufacturing, quality, safety, and customer service staff

• Scheduled all production for three manufacturing shifts consisting of eighty-five employees.

• Implemented Supervisors' weekly safety inspections and enforced all safety policies

• Developed a complete preventive maintenance program and scheduled all maintenance tasks

• Assisted in logistics, by optimizing delivery routes, while meeting customer demand

• Responsible for interviewing and recruiting all candidates, including supervisory staff Education/Certificates Graduate, Girard High School, Girard, OH September 1987 — June 1991

Six Sigma Lean Specialist Black Belt Professional Certificate, MSI, Wellford, SC (On-line Course)

July 2019 — 2020

Certificate, Lean Specialist Training, Albion, MI (Workshop) June 2013 — June 2013

Project Management Certificate, Fissure, Lakeville, MA (Workshop) March 2011 — March 2011

Building Management Skills Certificate, Fred Prior Seminars January 2003 — January 2003

Skills Management Health and Safety

TQM Lean Manufacturing

Leadership Communication

Effective Team Leader Continuous Improvement

Troubleshooting Data Analysis

Inventory Management Auditing

Microsoft Office Operations

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