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THOMAS A COPA
***********@***.*** 440-***-**** Amherst, OH 44001
Dedicated to any job assigned to me. Very excellent skills at multi- tasking and understanding the importance of working safely. I'm able to make sure my crew or crews are focused on their job at hand and understanding the importance in working safely and productively. I have plenty of experience as a laborer. Union and non-Union but my expertise over the last 34 years has been at the supervision /management level. I have 7 years of experience as a Union representative. I'm very confident within my abilities to get anything done. I'm very good with learning new systems that are required for companies to succeed and continuously improve.
Seasoned Manager familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.
I consider myself a Professional. I know that I would be a great member if added to your successful Team. CCTV surveillance
Investigative skills
First aid and CPR certified
Inventory coordination
Schedule oversight
Incidents management
Continuous improvements
Performance reporting
Workforce training
Contract review and recommendations
Cost reduction and containment
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC Cleveland, OH
Production Supervisor
01/2023 - Current
Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
Monitored staff training and output to meet compliance, productivity and revenue goals.
Coordinated production requirements with material handling and staffing functions.
Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries. BASF Corporation Elyria, OH
Warehouse Manager/Site Security
Representative
01/2019 - 01/2023
For the past 3 years I have managed all in and out going shipments I have direct reports from both salary and Union hourly employees I have had training in DOT, SAP, and Corporate Security standards for the site.
Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry. Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations. Summary
Skills
Experience
BASF Corporation Elyria, OH
Production Supervisor
05/2013 - 01/2019
Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands. Meet with Management team daily to discuss production, forecast, safety, and other topics
Worked in SAP, asset effectiveness daily Meet with Management team daily to discuss production, forecast, safety, and other topics. Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices. 3m Elyria, OH
Production Supervisor
06/2011 - 03/2013
Lead and assigned over 30 employees at any given time Handled all scheduling of employees
Handled all attendance records for accuracy to determine FMLA, vacation, etc.
Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Shiloh Industries Wellington, OH
Production Supervisor
05/2007 - 02/2011
Transfer from Cleveland Shiloh plant
Lead and assign 21 employees to fast pace heat treat production lines Hand's on leadership to assure production goals and exceed expectation Once assigned to blade line
Within one year
Increased production output 150% and sustained level of output Reduced manpower and increased production output on blade line. Shiloh Industries/MTD Cleveland, OH
Inventory Manager
06/2003 - 05/2007
Cycle count all inventory on daily/weekly/monthly schedule Forklift duties
Tag inventory
Report to Plant and Material/scheduling Managers.
Modern Tool & Die Cleveland, OH
Production Supervisor
02/1994 - 06/2003
Lead and assigned 57 employees to production machines, welding, and assembly line's
To meet daily standards and exceed them
Trained new employees to assigned positions
Six Sigma and Lean Management projects
Along with Waste reduction
Projects.
Modern Tool & Die Cleveland, OH
Press Operator
09/1987 - 02/1994
Ran variety of punch presses
Line assembler on paint line and seat back line.
Marion L. Steele Amherst, OH
High School Diploma
Education and Training
Chad Rosin-Paint Manager Ford Motor Company
Abe Ahmed-Continuous Improvement Manager BASF 440-***-**** Phillip Martin AUS Security Supervisor 440-***-**** Jacob Elphee – Production Manager BASF Elyria, OH 216-***-**** Robert Buzzard- Plant Manager at Hamlin New Co 330-***-**** References