Lee Vitkauskas

* * *** ******, ***** Grafton, MA 01536

508-***-****

ad426r@r.postjobfree.com

CAREER SUMMARY:

Seasoned problem solver on plant floor and in warehouse environments, knowledgeable in manufacturing, shipping and receiving, safety, inventory control, machine operations and process implementation. Have repeatedly been hired in entry level positions out of necessity but have been rapidly promoted to supervisory positions of up to 65 reports. A fast learner who hits deadlines, maintains employee morale, follows procedures, and assures product quality while minimizing waste and cost.

SKILLS:

Kaizen 5S Trained

Inventory Management

Policy Implementation

Project Coordinator

Operational Improvement

Site Safety

Team Building and Developing

Scheduling and Logistics

Problem Resolution

Cell Manufacturing

Quality Material Review Board

Continuous Improvement

3-axis/5-axis CNC experience

Corrective Actions

Lean Manufacturing Principles

EXPERIENCE:

HOME GOODS SEPTEMBER 2023 – present

Back Room Coordinator 400 Cochituate Road, Framingham, MA 01701

Retailer of unique residential furniture and décor sourced worldwide.

With 14 direct reports to manage and review, oversee loading docks at the company’s largest and busiest warehouse to keep an organized flow of merchandise to the sales floor.

Orchestrate truck delivery to prioritize merchandise processing.

Receive delivery, verify condition, and process goods receipts.

Inventory control in keeping with company policies and procedures.

Supervise, train and mentor associates.

Monitor, measure, and maintain productivity.

Organize and rotate back stock.

UNIFIED2 GLOBAL PACKAGING GROUP OCTOBER 2022 – JUNE 2023

Warehouse Manager 223 Worcester-Providence Turnpike, Sutton, MA 01590

Manufacturer and distributor of high quality, customized, protective packaging.

Managed daily operations and reported to the Regional Warehouse Manager and assigned to a critical project as primary on site manager to transfer $1 billion in robotics inventory to another location.

Managed 25-30 people including reviews, onboarding, and training.

Handled upkeep for 5S projects.

Maintained inventory control for order picking and delivery.

Supervised receiving of goods.

Enforced company policies and ensured safety measures were taken.

UNIVERSAL PLASTICS JULY 2015 – JULY 2022

Largest precision heavy-gauge custom thermoformer in the northeastern United States, offering injection molding services, custom blow molding, structural foam molding, and other services.

Hired as a CNC operator, then promoted to positions of greater responsibility. Due to the supply chain issues of the pandemic, the company had to reorganize twice and close some facilities with massive layoffs, but I was retained and reassigned to new locations.

Holyoke Facility 75 Whiting Farms Rd, Holyoke, MA 01040

Project Manager/Cell Leader January 1, 2022 – July 9, 2022

I was assigned to this Springfield area facility to handle two new projects that were canceled due to the pandemic. My position was eliminated but I took on a variety of tasks to be productive for the company.

Participated in reorganizing the plant floor and machinery layout.

Held Site Safety role to oversee normal daily plant safety

Ensured used lightbulb/battery disposal complied with governmental regulations.

Planned and oversaw workflow plans for medical devices.

Supervised up to 3 people including hiring and onboarding.

Albany Facility 165 Caverns Rd., Howes Cave, NY 12092

Plant Manager January 1, 2021 – January 1, 2022

Operations in Sutton were discontinued due to the pandemic. After assisting in winding down the facility, I commuted weekly to New York for a one-year assignment at this location and performed the same tasks as at the Sutton location.

Sutton Facility 68 Providence Rd., Sutton, MA 01590

Supervisor October 2019 – January 1, 2021

Oversaw daily operations of 65 people in use of labor, materials, and equipment.

Improved workflow to maximize efficiency and meet deadlines.

Provided direction, resolved problems, and prepared schedules.

Created strategies for continuous improvement.

Followed company policies and procedures to maintain product quality.

Logistics Supervisor August 2017 - October 2019

Provided smooth operations among departments.

Maximized available storage space.

Coordinated inbound/outgoing deliveries.

Monitored inventory levels.

Site Safety Coordinator July 2016 - October 2019

Inspected job sites for hazardous conditions.

Interviewed, oriented, trained, and evaluated employees.

Completed permit and safety inspections for workplace.

Conducted monthly emergency lighting and fire extinguisher tests.

Oversaw hearing tests and training kiosks.

Machine/CNC Operator/Cell Lead July 2015 – July 2016

Operated and set-up thermoforming machines, 3-axis, and 5-axis CNC machines.

Conducted monthly preventive maintenance and supplied set-up records.

Experienced in leading team in assembly department and became cell lead on new project.

WASHINGTON MILLS NORTH GRAFTON, Inc. 20 North Main St, North Grafton, MA 01536

Shift Supervisor/Assistant Foreman January 1986 - December 2013

The oldest abrasive grain company in continuous operation in the United States.

Dedicated 28 years to the company, working in all departments, with increasing levels of responsibility.

Promoted quickly: hired at age 18, made lead hand, then assistant foreman in first 4 years of employment.

Took on more challenging roles including safety committees, project leader, and shift supervisor.

Worked shipping and receiving; planning shipping schedules, loading trucks, and scheduling pickups.

EDUCATION AND TRAINING:

Springfield Tech Community College courses

Principles of Management 101

Introductory to Management 1

Kaizen 5S

Job Relations Training

Grafton High School Diploma

Former Volunteer firefighter

REFERENCES:

Other references are available in addition to the attached letter from my Vice President at Universal Plastics

9/11/2020

To whom it may concern,

Lee Vitkauskas has worked under my direction for the last year at Universal Plastics in Sutton, MA. He was promoted to Plant Manager in February of this year after demonstrating core competencies to Manage.

His responsibility included Safety, Quality Dept. and the factory Value Stream that included a daily walk around review and escalations.

He has shown no reservations to champion on behalf of the factory needs, regardless of issue he would take action to resolve. His role as safety coordinator for Sutton included chair of safety committee, factory safety walks, and he worked to implement a new safety protocol for band-saw guarding. He was a member of the Quality Task Force and MRB and has ability to implement corrective actions.

During the Covid Crisis Lee was instrumental to the success of the business. Universal is an essential business that manufactures components for the medical sector. He implemented Safety protocols and ensured that the employees were supported through the most difficult of times.

In his time here he has conducted himself professionally, and has earned the respect from Management, Co-workers, and Customers. Lee would be an asset to any business.

Respectfully,

Michael E Denette

VP and General Manager of Thermoforming

Universal Plastics

413-***-**** Ext 132

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