Manager Plant

Mario A. Luca

**** *. *** ****, ********, FL **801 M: 407-***-**** H: 863-***-**** ********@*****.***

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive, progressive experience in manufacturing environments with emphasis as Plant Operations Manager, Master Scheduler, Production Control Supervisor. Adept in conducting methods improvements and time studies, master scheduling, creating work cell environments, and profit forecasting (manufacturing costs versus selling costs). Consistently meet/exceed production quotas. Strong engineering background with the ability to optimize production. Familiar with MRP, Just- in- Time, Kan Ban Systems. Proficient in operating a lean manufacturing facility, reducing cycle times, utilizing manpower and materials efficiently. Excellent communication, leadership, problem solving and trouble shooting skills. Positive attitude and manner; lead by example.

Solstice Sleep Products, Tampa Florida 2012-Present

Operations Manager (2018 – Present)

Manage operation costs for all aspects of a $1.5 million per month manufacturing facility.

Reduced per piece labor costs by 7% after implementing production incentives

Implemented split scheduling to minimize overtime in Quilt Cut and Sew department as well as shipping.

Increased production by 8% while lowering labor costs by developing a team of supervisors and delegating daily responsibilities, while allowing me to focus on big picture corporate objectives

Working with purchasing in the planning and order process we have been able to decrease our inventory of raw materials by 15%

Implemented a pay structure based on skill level required.

Responsible for maintaining all OSHA training and compliance.

Production Superintendent (2012-2018)

Maintained shop floor control for four departments (Quilt Cut and Sew, Foundation Assembly, Mattress Assembly and Shipping) comprised of 70+ employees.

Interviewed, hired, trained, evaluated and supervised assemblers and department supervisors

Managed scheduling and inventory requirements and constantly strived to meet or exceed per piece cost.

Planned and collaborated with team of lead persons to maximize labor and reduce costs.

Evaluated and addressed bottle necks that hindered smooth operation.

Created master schedules for production and facilitated shipping with brokers.

Atlas Bedding, Chelsea, Massachusetts 2001-2012

Plant Manager

Managed and controlled all aspects of the manufacturing process: process flow, inventory, quality, maintenance and current flammability requirements.

Collaborated with executive management on developing products and meeting with sales associates on increasing quality of products.

Hired, trained and retained a sound management team in addition to providing continuous coaching and development to ensure my plant was a successful profit center.

Icon International, North Kingstown, Rhode Island 1995-2001

Plant Operations Manager (1999-2001)

Maintained shop floor control for four departments comprised of 70 employees (Sheet Metal Fabrication, Extrusion Assembly, Paint and Finishing).

Interviewed, hired, trained, evaluated and supervised assemblers and department supervisors.

Managed scheduling and inventory requirements, assembly and wiring of architectural lighting fixtures, production schedules, incoming and outgoing materials, evaluated and justified new equipment purchases, and created and maintained parts and product costing.

Maintained MRP system and worked with R&D to calculate time and costing.

Utilized time studies to evaluate efficient methods of orders processing.

Researched material requirements and plant capacity; tracked daily, weekly and monthly sales dollars shipped; budgeted overtime hours; planned manpower required; maintained ledger for monthly shipping dollars; monitored production quality; worked with purchasing to expedite orders; forecasted products based on history.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Employee of the year 1999.

Implemented department rating systems to insure performance to schedule.

Reduced cycle times by setting up work cells.

Developed and implemented systems to enforce good housekeeping policies.

Developed and monitored systems to check department safety requirements.

Created procedures for material movement.

Developed and implemented standards for productivity.

Master Scheduler (1997-1999)

Coordinated with customer service representatives and engineering on job scheduling from initial orders through shipping.

Created individual department schedules; defined long lead time items for purchasing to ensure ship dates where met; updated customer service on job status; manually broke out parts requirements; calculated process times.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Utilized Excel spreadsheets and Microsoft Planner for scheduling jobs.

Implemented concept of department ratings based on jobs completed verses non-completed.

Actively setup time standards and procedures.

Implemented and posted a visual department board to inform union employees of department expectations and operations.

Department Supervisor (1995-1997)

Managed a group of twelve machine operators.

Interviewed, hired, trained, evaluated and supervised employees; posted schedules; set up work teams to ensure production schedules were met on time.

Supervised the operation of cut of saws, drilling presses, tig/mig welders, polishers and hand tools and researched new tools to improve efficiency. Created and maintained safe working environments;

Conducted departmental meetings to update employees on company expectations/goals.

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Identified and resolved quality issues.

Developed and implemented work performance measures.

Mine Safety Appliances, Esmond, Rhode Island 1983-1995

Industrial Engineer Consultant (1994-1995)

Conducted time and methods improvement studies

Calculated floor space and allocation using CAD

Set up work cells and line balancing

Communicated with department associates to develop workstations and floor plans

Maintained time study efficiency reports and researched the means to reduce cycle times

Complied with Right To Know policies and procedures.

Production Inventory Control Supervisor (1992-1993)

Production Supervisor (1990-1992)

Industrial Engineer Technician (1986-1990)

Production Clerk (1983-1986)

EDUCATION

NEW ENGLAND INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY, Warwick, Rhode Island

ASSOCIATE OF ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN

Graduated with Honors

RHODE ISLAND SCHOOL OF ELECTRONICS, Providence, Rhode Island

ASSOCIATE OF ELECTRONICS

COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF RHODE ISLAND, Warwick, Rhode Island

ASSOCIATE OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

ADDITIONAL TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS

OSHA and Hazardous Waste Training

Just-in-time

Production Activity Control (APICS)

Inventory Management

Basic MOST and Time Studies Engineering

Interaction Management

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