JOSEPH L. FERNANDES

* ****** *****, ***** *********, MA. 02747

CELL:774-***-****/ EMAIL: adlw5c@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY OF SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS

PLANT MANAGER, GM, OPERATIONS MANAGER:

Professional, committed, disciplined, dedicated and focused.

I am a team-oriented, results driven manager with 26 + years of experience in Multi Unit Retail, Plant Manufacturing and Production Management, looking to broaden and utilize my skills and experience by contributing to the future successes of the organization in a management position. Currently, I oversee 20 Dunkin Donut locations as GM, developing Teams, developing a culture of empowerment with a vision aligned with company goals.

1 year 4 months to present-Operations Manager of the Assembly Dept., a complex department with 36 employees at Stanley Black & Decker.

13+ years of Multi Unit Management experience.

13 years Management experience with a strong manufacturing and personnel management skills.

Empowering Teams

Conflict Resolution

Successful Communication Skills

Conquering Workplace Negativity

Coaching and Counseling Skills for Managers

Handling people with Diplomacy and Tact

Total Time Management

Strong motivational and people skills.

Basic Statistical Control

Advanced Problem Solving

Poka Yoke

Developing Team Process

Textile Fundamentals

Lean Manufacturing training concepts.

Familiar with ISO 9001.

Reading construction details, drawings, site plans.

Architectural / Structural Drafting Technology.

Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).

Fluent in Portuguese and English. Translated sensitive and routine Organizational issues for Senior Management and H.R. when communicating with the work force in a toolbox meeting setting or on an individual basis

WORK EXPERIENCE

Nov 18, 2019 to present-Operations Manager (Assembly Dept.) at Lista/Stanley Black & Decker

Responsible for 36 employees, final stage of product assembling, complex operation with several areas within Dept.

Nov 7, 2007 to Nov 16, 2019 - Promoted to General Manager of Sardinha Family Trust (Dunkin Donuts)

20 locations across South Coast Area

Marion, Mattapoisett, Berkley, Assonet, Middleboro, Hanover, Weymouth, Braintree & Quincy

300+ employees including 3 District Managers

Multi million dollar average yearly sales

June 6, 2006 - Hired as District Manager at Sardinha Family Trust (Dunkin Donuts)

4 locations / approx. 100+ employees including 4 Store Managers

Multi-million dollar average yearly sales

Nov 2005 to June 2006 (Plant E) Quaker Fabric Fall River, Ma.

Plant Manager/Dept. Manager

3 shifts / 97 associates including 2 supervisors

Aug 2002 to Nov 2005 (Plant I) Quaker Fabric Somerset, Ma.

Plant Manager/Dept. Manager

3 shifts / 103 associates including 2 supervisors

1995 to Aug 2002 (Plant E) Quaker Fabric Fall River, Ma.

Plant Manager/Dept. Manager

3 shifts / 106 associates including 2 supervisors

1994 to 1995 (Plant D) Quaker Fabric Fall River, Ma.

Dept. Manager

3 shifts / 92 associates including 2 supervisors

1993 to 1994 (Plant D) Quaker Fabric Fall River, Ma.

3rd Shift Supervisor

Responsible for 86 associates spread out on 3 different floors and a different building.

Summary of responsibilities at Quaker Fabric included maintaining a good relations environment that is conducive to equitable management and high morale.

Responsible for hiring of staff and personnel.

Responsible for disciplinary proceedings.

Maximum productivity from equipment and associates with consideration for decreasing labor costs.

Ensure proper equipment maintenance and care through training of associates and preventative maintenance, so as to increase machinery life, reduce downtime and repair costs.

Responsible for teams focused on product quality improvements through machinery modifications, raw material improvements, etc…

Responsible for implementation of all work related, Safety, Quality, Production methods and philosophies to achieve the company’s vision and goals.

Staying informed of the latest equipment, process changes within our industry.

Oversees and confirms (kronos) work hours and addresses absenteeism as per company policy.

Maintain employee records.

Maintain and encourage a safe working environment, to OSHA standards.

Notifies medical department of any injuries upon occurrence. Applies First Aid when necessary.

Scheduling of equipment and assigns workloads to associates.

Trains, develops and insures the continuity of the department management team to encourage effective supervision that can attain shift goals and contribute to department and company goals.

Responsible for representing company on unemployment benefits when required.

Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and equipment parts keeping inventory to a minimum.

Responsible for building improvements and or repairs, etc.

Responsible for departmental budget accounts.

Responsible for providing our internal and external customers with a product that not only meets but exceeds their expectations through training and infusion of new techniques and processes.

1988 to 1993 Terminal Bakery Fall River, Ma.

Main Baker - responsible for making all product items from scratch.

Military -1984 to 1988 United States Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, Ca.

E-4 Corporal (meritoriously)

LVS instructor

Good Conduct Award

LVS Operator

Semi - refueler operator

Tractor trailer operator

Explosives transport

NCO course certificate

6,000 safe mile club award

2 meritorious masts

2 letters of appreciation during Combat Service Support Detachment

1976 to 1984 Leddy’s Bakery Fall River, Ma.

Started as dishwasher, working my way up to mixer of all the types of doughs and batters required and eventually to include making and baking all items from doughnuts to breads, etc…

EDUCATION

7/93 - Present Certificates and Training

Multi-Unit Corporate Dunkin Training.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Basic Statistical Control

Advanced Problem Solving

Poka Yoke

Developing Team Process

Fred Pryor Seminars

Successful Communication Skills

Conquering Workplace Negativity

Coaching and Counseling Skills for Managers

Handling people with Diplomacy and Tact

Total Time Management

UMASS Dartmouth - Textile Fundamentals

Certificates

Conflict Resolution

Hazard Recognition

How to Manage Conflict Anger and Emotion

Drugs in the Workplace

Effective Meetings

Coaching for Performance Excellence

Supervision

Advanced Supervision Development

5S Introduction Training

ISO 9001 Master Control

Kronos Training

AS400 Business Planning & Control Systems

Computer Skills

Excel, Word, Power Point.

4/88 - 1/89 HALL INSTITUTE Pawtucket, R.I.

Graduated from the Architectural / Structural Drafting Technology Program

Completed studies in: Construction details, presentation drawings, site plans, building codes,

home design and construction, small commercial buildings, wood and steel structures, apartment buildings, mechanical and electrical equipment, energy efficient homes, renovation projects, presentation models and technical math.

Graduated from Computer Aided Drafting (CAD).

Program consisted of: Benefits, applications and components of a CAD system. Setting up a drawing, layers and color, root menu and submenu, command entries and editing.

9/80 - 6/81 BRISTOL COMMUNITY COLLEGE Fall River, Ma.

Art Major: Completed one year.

9/76 - 5/80 B.M.C. DURFEE HIGH SCHOOL Fall River, Ma.

College Prep.: One year of Mechanical Drawing

Member of the National Honor Society

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

I enjoy soccer, football, drawing, computer, working out…working in my yard…but most of all spending time with my family…

LANGUAGES

Fluent in Portuguese and English, also read and write fluently in both languages…

REFERENCES

References will be furnished upon request.

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