Plant Manager Continuous Improvement

ITALO R. CARDARELLI

Wellford, SC ***** 330-***-**** *********@*****.***

LETTER OF INTEREST

Dear Hiring Manager:

With a strong record of success in various production leadership roles, I am exploring new employment drawing on my proven capabilities. Your current job posting appears to be a good fit for our mutual interests. I have several years of relevant experience with three manufacturing companies. A native of Ohio, I began my career with Poma Glass, advancing to Production Manager at its Girard, OH, plant, and later serving as Continuous Improvement/Quality Assurance Manager at its Boardman, OH, plant. Both facilities produced insulated and non-insulated glass panels for windows and other applications. I also worked at Silverline Windows in Fall River, MA, before I was hired by my current employer, Silvercote LLC, a manufacturer and distributor of custom insulation products. This company operates 26 production facilities, including its corporate office and 75,000-square-foot main plant in Greenville, SC.

For your convenience in reviewing my qualifications, a summary and career highlights are included at the top portion of my resume. Specifically, I have:

Directed 5-100 production workers in large and small plants. I have provided direction to crews at facilities operating three shifts with up to nine production areas. As Plant Manager for nearly six years as well as the Assistant Operations Manager for six years with Silvercote, I have strong experience with staffing, training, and scheduling production teams. In addition, I have served as the acting plant manager at various locations in the absence of plant managers.

Background with continuous improvements, safety, and auding at multiple plants. I travel extensively to collaborate with plant managers at multiple production facilities operated by Silvercote. During routine on-site visits, I have proposed changes and provided troubleshooting direction as the key corporate contact person for continuous improvements and safety initiatives. My recommendations on preventive maintenance, repairs, and safety issues have been instrumental in ensuring quality and achieving goals for efficiency. I also provided direction toward achieving operations excellence at 23 facilities as a former Operations Audit Manager. Other background with inventory management and distribution. I am additionally experienced with improving inventory management by implementing cycle counting and Kanban systems. I have also developed production and inventory floor plans. In a related effort, I improved distribution processes by transferring shipping services to another company. My efforts significantly reduced customer complaints involving damaged and lost shipments. An experienced Plant Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager, I am organized, detail-oriented, and committed to holding teams accountable and keeping them focused on production goals. If you are seeking a candidate with a solid record of success, I would like to confidentially speak with you, initially by telephone if you prefer. Thank you for your time and serious consideration. Sincerely,

Italo R. Cardarelli

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ITALO R. CARDARELLI

Wellford, SC 2938 5 330-***-**** *********@*****.*** Plant Manager & Continuous Improvement Manager

Production Operations Quality Safety Inventory Distribution Reputable, strategic, and collaborative Production Leader with several years of production management success: Actively engage with manufacturing leadership and teams to achieve objectives for quality, efficiency, and safety. Recent Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification. Former Safety Liaison and Operations Audit Manager at multiple facilities. Highly experienced with Data Analytics and Lean Manufacturing to improve processes and cut costs. Areas of expertise:

Continuous Improvements… Cost-Savings Initiatives… Inventory Management & Kanban… Lean Manufacturing… Lean Six Sigma Black Belt… Preventive Maintenance, Repairs, Upgrades… Quality/Safety… Team Training & Leadership CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

Proven ability to direct 5-100 production workers and related experience with staffing, training, and scheduling production teams.

Facilitate operations excellence: Instrumental in proposing changes and troubleshooting to address production issues and achieve goals for increased efficiency.

Selected by current employer to serve as the acting plant manager at various locations in the absence of plant managers. Also served as the company-wide Safety Liaison. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SILVERCOTE LLC, main location, Greenville, SC

Producer and distributor of made-to-order insulation; recently acquired by TopBuild Corp. 2015-Present

& 2008-2014

Maintenance Engineer for Continuous Improvements, (Oct. 2023-present) Conduct routine assessments of production output and efficiency at this 75,000-square-foot plant as part of a team of five Maintenance Engineers that reports to the Director of Operations. In addition, travel extensively to other Silvercote plants for on-site collaborations with production managers and their teams: Lend expertise on continuous improvement processes and safety initiatives. Rehired at this company’s main plant in 2015.

• Address productivity, quality, and safety issues involving the production of custom insulation products at the Greenville plant and at several other Silvercote facilities.

• Contribute to preventive maintenance, repairs, and upgrades at Silvercote production facilities nationwide with up to 40 non-union hourly employees at each plant. In 2024, directed upgrades to lamination equipment at a plant in Ohio and oversaw an overhaul of the lamination equipment at another plant.

• Review productivity reports, including data analytics, to identify areas of improvement.

• Converted commercial-grade laminators to touchscreen Operator HMI control panels at $120,000 per unit.

• Oversaw a company-wide conversion to Raven software that improved Optimal Equipment Efficiency (OEE) tracking.

Continuous Improvement Manager/Safety Liaison (Mar. 2021-Oct. 2023) Provided leadership on improvements to output, safety, and inventory management: Coordinated process standardization at multiple production sites with attention to continuous improvements and safety initiatives. Also served as the Safety Liaison at 32 facilities.

• Led efforts that increased production output by 11% through consistent Value Stream Mapping as well as the creation of SOPs and a formal Preventive Maintenance (PM) Schedule.

• Improved the inventory management system primarily by implementing a new cycle counting tool.

• Investigated safety incidents reported at various plants. In addition, created safety alerts, conducted monthly safety meetings, and trained and educated teams on OSHA rules and regulations. Plant Manager (July 2015-Mar. 2021)

Engaged in a full-range of plant operations functions, including production scheduling, PM scheduling, troubleshooting, equipment repairs, and continuous improvements. Also entrusted with interviewing, training, and development. Promoted optimal growth and profits through successful efforts to increase output capacity.

• Launched a three-shift glass insulating department at this plant that was profitable in four months, surpassing the company’s previous record of seven months for turnaround initiatives.

• Active in production line setup and team selection: Achieved optimal operating efficiencies by selecting and developing a highly committed workforce that included a shift manager, four shift supervisors, and 60 production associates.

• Provided training and education to create a localized SMS within the facility.

• Conducted daily safety inspections and weekly KPI and safety meetings with the production staff. Continued…

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• Maintained a zero percent OSHA TRIR rate throughout tenure, reflecting exceptional safety performance.

• Recognized as the key contact for planning, directing, and implementing continuous improvement activities.

• Achieved and maintained an inventory shrinkage level of 10% below the company’s target objective. POMA GLASS, Boardman, OH, plant; closed in 202*-****-**** a division of AGC Flat Glass North America for architectural, residential and industrial applications Continuous Improvement/Quality Assurance Manager, with Inventory and Warehouse Management duties Created SOP documents for nine production lines, leading to improved quality and a reduction in customer service issues. Also addressed inventory and warehouse management functions, using Kanban concepts to manage 1,400 SKU’s. Strengthened contacts with customers and suppliers. Rehired; initially served with this company for 11 years.

• Developed and implemented new quality specifications, leading to an 18% reduction in production-related customer issues within six months.

• Negotiated a reduced cost on multiple heating units used on the production line with a lifespan of 30-90 days, cutting the cost from $3,000 to $320 per unit on volume orders.

• Conducted monthly workshops on 5S and Lean Manufacturing for managers and associates. Facilitated weekly Quality Performance Meetings for associates. Scheduled IGCC and SGCC certifications. SILVERCOTE LLC, formerly Guardian Building Products, Macedonia, OH, facility 2008-2014 Assistant Operations Manager (Apr. 2008-Sept. 2014) Also served as Lamination Operations Audit Manager and Continuous Improvement Manager Conducted audits at 23 plants in collaboration with branch managers and the corporate Safety Director. Standardized production processes and directed continuous improvements through KPI benchmarking tools. Tracked, investigated, and addressed customer issues.

• Delivered a 22% increase in production output and a 26% decrease in quality-related customer complaints within three years: Conducted weekly operations meetings with all branch managers and functional leaders, including the directors of purchasing, customer service, and engineering.

• Created and directed SOP training for new members of the management team.

• Developed production and inventory floor plans for new facilities.

• Successfully implemented a new procedure to standardize and improve lamination processes and also converted to UPS to improve order accuracy: Personal efforts virtually eliminated issues with delamination and reduced formal customer complaints from 23% to 2% within one quarter. Other relevant experience:

SOS OUTDOORS, Youngstown, OH: Self-employed Business Owner, while also serving in above role, 2005 to 2010: Launched, marketed, and operated an online retail business specializing in GPS units and other emergency preparedness products. Managed inventory, customer service, packaging, and shipping. SILVERLINE WINDOWS INC., Fall River, MA, location; closed in 200*-****-**** Manufacturer of affordable vinyl windows and patio doors Department Manager (Mar. 2004-Mar. 2005)

Managed a team of 80 hourly production employees on three shifts. Gained experience with orienting and training a culturally-diverse crew that largely did not speak English. Left position to return to Ohio for family reasons. POMA GLASS, Girard, OH, plant; closed 1993-2004

Production Manager

Directed supervisors and 85 production associates working in five production cells on three shifts. Conducted weekly meetings with the production, quality, safety, and customer service teams. Oversaw interviewing, scheduling, and safety inspections. Developed a Preventive Maintenance (PM) Program. EDUCATION, TRAINING

Diploma, Girard High School, Girard, OH

Professional development includes:

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification, Management and Strategy Institute (MSI), July 2020

Lean Specialist Training Workshop, Albion, MI, June 2013

Project Management Workshop, Lakeville, MA, Mar. 2011

Building Management Skills, Fred Pryor Seminars, Jan. 2003 Technical Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; also, Raven software and ERP systems

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