Plant Manager Assistant

MARIO NOVKOVIC

***** *. ******** **. *** *** ~ Willowick, Ohio 44095

440-***-**** *************@*****.***

SUMMARY

Diplomatic and effective plant operations manager with emphasis in directing and running operations, with a focus on maximizing production using Lean, 5s and Six Sigma principals. Driven to make an impact, support initiatives to deliver exceptional results, and achieve optimized productivity through effective employee coordination and implementation of efficient operational processes. Seek an opportunity to leverage plant operations experience with significant and complex banking experience in the areas of risk management, asset recovery, private equity, real estate investments and internal audit. Proficient in Microsoft Office and knowledgeable in Minitab, Visual and Mapics.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PCC Airfoils, SMP Inc. Wickliffe, Ohio July 2019 – January 2021

Production Manager

Responsible for 2 direct reports and 30 indirect personnel.

Planned, organized, and directed day to day operations in meeting manufacturing needs and KPI goals.

Worked with Quality and Engineering to optimize customer satisfaction and manufacturing performance.

Analyzed and issued production and performance reports with regards to labor utilization requirements.

Performed weekly audits on all safety policies / procedures to ensure compliance with OSHA regulations.

MEYER Products, LLC (Subsidiary of AEBI-SCHMIDT) Cleveland, Ohio February 2018 – April 2019

Manufacturing Plant Manager

Responsible for 5 direct reports and 35 indirect personnel.

Planned, organized, and ran optimum day-to-day operations to exceed internal and external customer expectations.

Analyzed KPI metrics and operations with emphasis on quality, cost savings, waste reduction, labor utilization and OEE.

Implemented systems and processes that track and optimize productivity, standards, and performance netting an increase of 15% in productivity.

Analyzed and issued production and performance reports with regards to budgeted forecast.

Addressed employees’ issues or grievances and participated in collective bargaining agreement.

Ensured all safety policies / procedures were followed according to OSHA regulations.

TRACOM MFG., (Division of BUYERS PRODUCTS) Mentor, Ohio April 2016 – February 2018

Plant Manager / 2nd Shift

Responsible for 4 direct reports and 45 indirect personnel.

Planned, organized, and directed day to day operations with emphasis on lean six sigma methodology.

Exposure and familiar with Amada, Bystar and Lincoln equipment including lasers, press-brakes, punches/stamping and robotic welding.

Implemented 5S system for work to be performed efficiently, effectively, and safely.

Assisted in interviewing process, conducted quarterly reviews, and administered disciplinary action.

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ENTERPRISE WELDING & FABRICATING INC., Mentor, Ohio June 2012 – March 2016

Plant Manager / 2nd Shift

Directed day to day operations to ensure production, scheduling and efficiency goals were met.

Analyzed data and operations to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining quality product standards.

Scheduled and organized bi-weekly departmental meetings to review and update personnel on company issues.

Exposure and familiar with Cincinnati, Trumpf and Moto-man equipment including lasers, press-brakes, punches/stamping and robotic welding.

Ensured all safety policies / procedures were followed according to OSHA regulations.

Conducted weekly WPS audits in welding dept.

KEYBANK, NA, Cleveland, Ohio November 2008 – April 2009

Assistant Vice President / Risk Management – Asset Recovery Group

Developed analytical tools and documents for Government mandated Base and Adverse stress tests.

Reviewed, analyzed, and forecasted information gathered from Primary Lines of Business for Base and Adverse stress tests.

Developed and provided observations with analytics on the quarterly Criticized / Classified forecast model including Non-Performing Loans and Net Charge-Offs.

Developed a tracking model and recording mechanism for OREO expenses and revenues.

Developed Asset Recovery Group portfolio analysis with emphasis on macro versus deal driven analysis.

KEYBANK, NA, Cleveland, Ohio April 2006 – November 2008

Assistant Vice President / Senior Analyst – Private Equity Group

Prepared monthly and quarterly financial reports on equity investments and mezzanine loans for multifamily, office and retail projects.

Reviewed construction draws for development projects, monitored project progress, and performed detailed comparisons to underwriting specifications.

Oversaw property value trends through monitoring property performance for stabilized properties and comparing to underwriting.

Performed onsite inspections to assess project progress and analyze performance.

Coordinated Sarbanes-Oxley, audit, and other compliance functions for department.

EDUCATION

CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY, Cleveland, Ohio

Bachelor of Business Administration

Major: Quantitative Business Analysis

Minor: Finance

SIX SIGMA GLOBAL INSTITUTE, Boston, Massachusetts – PMI Accredited

Lean Six Sigma Black-Belt Certification

ERC TRAINING, Highland Heights, Ohio

Manufacturing Management / Supervisory Certification

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