Daniel Neamtu

***** ******* ****, ************, **** 44149 – 440-***-**** – adxwsc@r.postjobfree.com PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

Results-driven planning and operations management professional with exceptional communication, problem solving and leadership skills. Manufacturing operations executive with 25 + years in management with consistent success in achieving revenue, cost, productivity, quality, delivery goals, customer expectation, Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing.

EDUCATION:

1997 Academy of Economic Studies - Bucharest. Romania Commerce and Economics, MBA

2005 Cleveland State University – Cleveland, OH

Commerce and Economics, BBA

SKILLS: Leadership, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Timely Safety Audits, Foreign Languages, Computer Languages, Mathematics, Communication, Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Adaptability, Teamwork, Finance

EXPERIENCE:

07/2021 – Present Plant Manager, Hanlon Composites, Euclid, Ohio

• Directed and coordinated operations, implemented metrics, process improvements, and organizational changes.

• Accountable for the day-to-day decisions that directly impacted the quality, efficiency, and profitability of the overall plant.

• Increased production, assets capacity, and flexibility.

• Monitored operations and implemented corrective action.

• Committed to plant safety procedures.

• Evaluated production operations from a strategic level to ensure that products meet quality, integrity and functionality, and other specifications and requirements.

• Developed and implemented quality standard testing evaluation processes, quality standard tools, and methods.

• Lead the procurement efforts to maximize the value received from supplies.

• Development of benchmarks and scorecards to be used for continuous improvement.

• Lead controls and critically reviewed results of operations in reference to planned objectives.

• Implemented the Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing organizational culture. 06/2004 – 06/2021 Production Supervisor, Transcendia Inc., Strongsville, Ohio

• Determined suitable crewing requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules.

• Drove daily production activities.

• Met aggressive production and safety goals while minimizing equipment downtime.

• Recommended and executed quality improvements for production and product quality.

• Successfully managed production activities so all orders were shipped on time.

• Managed documentation and training of production procedures and work instructions.

• Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of performance goals to set future targets.

• Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.

• Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis.

• Directed improvements in safety, product quality, service, and cost efficiency.

• Directed the manufacturing process and operational efficiency procedures to achieve goals on the first run.

• Investigated and implement ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity and cost reduction.

• Escalated safety and quality issues and initiated remedial actions promptly.

• Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents, and reports.

• Implemented the Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing organizational culture. 09/1998 – 03/2004 Chief of Financial and H.R. Department, Victoria City Hall, Victoria, Romania

• Synthesized financial and budgetary information to solve problems and develop alternative solutions.

• Assumed ownership of accounting, forecasting and strategic supply planning.

• Forecasted operating costs for scheduled projects by strategizing with other departments.

• Identified and investigated variances to financial plans and forecasts by interpreting financial results.

• Analyzed budgets, financial reports, and projections for accurate reporting of financial standing.

• Developed annual budgets in collaboration with the Mayor, City Hall counselors, and chiefs of all departments.

• Administered compensation, benefits and performance management systems and safety and recreation programs.

• Analyzed and modified compensation and benefits policies to establish competitive programs and ensure compliance with legal requirements.

• Coordinated work activities of subordinates and staff relating to employment, compensation, labor relations and employee relations.

• Represented organization at personnel-related hearings and investigations. 04/1997 – 08/1998 Sales Marketing Assistant, Audi Center Ingolstadt, Ingolstadt, BY, Germany

• Compared agency and vendor marketing expenses against established budgets.

• Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solutions-oriented campaign themes.

• Managed project deadlines and monitored milestones through completion stage. 04/1996 – 04/1997 Cost and Production Supervisor, Purolite S.A., Victoria, Romania

• Established the proper processes to ensure that materials could be manufactured to quoted capacity.

• Determined corrective actions for maintenance when equipment failed or required repairs.

• Evaluated safety processes and procedures to ensure that working conditions were safe.

• Coordinated workloads to fit with tight deadlines and employee schedules.

• Evaluated production activities and provided suggestions for quality improvements and cost control.

• Managed thirty-four operators and six maintenance operators (electricians and mechanics) in the chemical processing plant, ensuring overall product quality. 01/1995 – 03/1996 Marketing Team Leader, Rompetrol, Bucharest, Romania

• Implemented marketing strategies which result in 18% growth of customer base and initiated partnerships which result in 47 % revenue growth.

• Worked directly with Economic Director, Sales Director, and CEO.

• Worked closely with clients to identify their needs and challenges and provide solution-oriented campaign themes.

• Cultivated and managed relationships with key clients, vendors, and community partners.

• Developed partnerships with local businesses to secure third party promotions.

• Targeted both offline and online consumers by designing a multi-pronged and comprehensive marketing strategy.

• Managed 12 individuals.

09/1985 – 11/1994 Production Manager, Viromet S.A., Victoria, Romania

• Successfully managed production activities and 389 individuals (operators, maintenance, team leads, supervisors, engineers, managers, QC, Shipping and receiving).

• Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reduction.

• Planned, directed, coordinated, and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.

• Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the outcome of

• performance goals to set future targets.

• Created and updated work instruction, drove daily production activities, directed improvements in safety, product quality, service, and cost efficiency.

• Completed and maintained accurate and organized records, documents, and reports. CERTIFICATES:

Six Sigma Black Belt Professional

Team Builder Certified

Lean Supply Chain Management Certified

Strategic Organizational Leadership Certified

Project Management (In Progress)

Executive Management (In Progress)

ACTIVITIES AND INTERESTS:

Ex Professional Soccer Player

Swimming, Tennis, World History, Ancient Civilizations, Family Fluent in Romanian

Knowledgeable in German

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