Plant Manager Vice President

William J. Siskar III

St. Petersburg, FL ***** • 901-***-****

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STAFF DEVELOPMENT LEADER with MORE THAN 20 YEARS EXPERIENCE

Over 20 years of leadership in manufacturing companies.

Insightful, business-savvy leader with background in engineering and demonstrated track record of success in building and managing high-caliber, multifaceted teams of experts in daily operations and projects to contribute to a company as vice president of operations or plant manager. Skilled in product design, product development, multi-site management and production management. Identify, assign, train, mentor, and coach junior employees to meet goals and to perform their duties at their fullest potential. Manage all aspects of the production process from research and development to product design, fabrication, production, testing, and finished product. Talent in problem solving, develop innovative, yet salient solutions for overall company betterment. Hold ISO certification; implement Lean Manufacturing standards. Proficiency in SolidWorks, Kanban, MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Areas of Expertise

Process Improvement

Lean Manufacturing including 5s, Kaizens, JIT, Stream Mapping

Team Leadership

Strategic Planning

Problem Solving

Product Development

Training and Mentorship

Supply Chain Management

Project Management

Professional Development

Team Building

Operations Management

Professional Experience

H&R Block, St. Petersburg, FL

Accelerated Tax Associate, 2024

Tampa Bay Rays, St. Petersburg, FL

Parking Lot Attendant, 2023-2024

Aero Manufacturing, Clifton, NJ

Vice President of Operations, 2017 - 2020

Facilitate production meetings to touch base on immediate production requirements, identify solutions to potential barriers, and to review future requirements to mitigate resultant issues. Review issues related to Engineering in separate meetings, including projects and their status. Meet with colleagues and subordinates in-person regarding daily operations and other matters. Seek out potential areas for process improvement. Oversee all daily operations including production, Quality Assurance, purchasing, engineering, and distribution.

Implemented and enforced safety rules decreasing safety incidents to zero.

Initiated production meetings and engineering issue review meetings to bolster productivity and guarantee on-time delivery for both departments.

Led the design, development, and implementation of SQL databases for production and engineering scheduling and estimating/quoting tracking to complement an outdated MRP system.

Spearheaded initiatives to improve inventory management, order taking, and service call logs, and partnered with management team members for development and subsequent implementation.

Improved numerous areas including on-time delivery, manufacturing process efficiency, and order processing procedures.

Beverage-Air, Brookville, PA

Vice President of Engineering and Manufacturing, 2012 - 2017

Reported directly to the company President. Held responsibility for managing 12 direct reports in addition to a team of over 400 non-union production personnel across multiple shifts and multiple facility locations. Monitored all aspects of daily activities in the areas of engineering, purchasing, distribution, production, and quality assurance. Designed and developed new products for new chain accounts, as well as for trade shows. Managed the Capital Programs for Engineering and Production. Created test plans and tracking, as well as a new product development process designed for in-house use by the corporate team. Managed the Listing and Testing Agencies' reports and testing. Introduced Lean practices and processes to the facility.

Developed and designed new products to expand and enhance the product offering.

Developed and Implemented Engineering Design and ECN Management processes and systems.

Managed the development, design and testing of units converted to R290 refrigerant.

Managed the redesign and testing of units to meet DOE Energy standards.

Tested and verified third party overseas products.

Spearheaded the consolidation of a $20M sister company into a single facility.

Increased manufacturing facility capacity with minimal capital expenditure.

Successfully implemented a merit-based "pay for performance" policy, resulting in an increase in production output and now standard for the company.

Decreased warranty costs through improved production testing and inspection processes.

Developed and mentored line personnel into production supervisors and managers. Reassigned and trained personnel into positions more aligned with their skill set and abilities.

Substantially increased production capability and profitability from $60M to $125M in four years' time in the current facility.

Took on the additional responsibility of initiating the development and implementation of a product database for streamlining catalog and website product data updating, significantly reducing the time required for updating catalogs for biannual printing as well as increasing data accuracy.

Refcon, LLC, Norwood, NJ

General Manager, 2007 - 2012

Directly reported to the CFO of Henny Penny and President of Refcon. Managed and updated Listing and Testing Agencies' reports and testing. Introduced Lean manufacturing processes and protocols to the facility. Held responsibility for overall profit and loss (P&L). Oversaw engineering, production, customer service, accounting, and operations team activities, ensuring full compliance with all established local, federal, and company protocols and legalities. Regularly enforced safe work practices. Hired, trained, and mentored junior employees, and managed their professional development. Allocated tasks among team members and established goals for performance and production.

Reduced idle time in manufacturing, thereby minimizing overall labor costs.

Improved on-time deliveries by developing and implementing scheduling techniques to ensure all operations and departments were synchronized and subassemblies were ready when needed.

Improved product quality as well as FPY from 20% to 87%, in addition to a reduction in warranty costs by 41%.

Successfully implemented numerous processes including quoting and quote tracking, scheduling and change notices, as well as standard products including bills of material and drawings.

Fedders-Addison, Orlando, FL

Director of Engineering, 2005 - 2007

Developed and improved engineering processes. Defined technical and engineering capabilities and team size required to meet all short- and long-term goals. Created and managed budgets for the department. Trained and mentored junior personnel. Allocated work among department members based on skill, priority, and current workload. Drafted accurate, current reports and reviews regarding department progress. Participated on technical review committees to guarantee engineering designs remained in alignment with market, quality, cost, and manufacturing guidelines. Provided engineering expertise on multifaceted teams throughout the production phase including product research, design, development, integration, manufacturing, and subsequent product release.

Spearheaded the design and production process development for a new, cost-effectively designed modular rooftop air conditioning unit, reducing material expenses and production cycle time.

Implemented and managed an Engineering Change process to document and record all product design and manufacturing changes.

NesbittAire, LLC/PEF Coil, Somerville, TN

Vice President of Manufacturing and Engineering, 2003 - 2005

Developed, managed, and analyzed the budgetary and P&L processes on a regular basis. Trained, mentored, and coached the management team. Directed all daily operations and assisted in machinery troubleshooting where needed. Supported and managed all plans under company ownership. Researched and recommended new processes and equipment for possible implementation. Established cost-effective systems to reduce scrap and related expenditures and bolster overall efficiency, as well as comprehensive facility protocols and objectives.

Led the implementation and daily management of Lean Manufacturing principles in the design, production, and material processes, reducing production cycle times and on-hand inventory.

Additional experience as Project and Plant Manager for Carlisle Companies/Johnson Truck Bodies, as Manager of Manufacturing for Carrier-Transicold/Tyler Refrigeration, Mechanical Systems Division, and as Director of Engineering for Carlisle Companies/Carlisle Container Manufacturing Corporation.

Education

Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Information Systems

State University of New York at Buffalo/UB, Buffalo, NY

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Rochester Institute of Technology

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