Donald J. Sekerak
Twinsburg, Ohio 44087
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CAREER SUMMARY
Conscientious, energetic Operations Manager with significant diversified experience in Supervision, Lean Manufacturing, Kan Ban, 5-S, Training, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Facilities Management, Maintenance, Safety and Improving Customer Relations. Team player with excellent communication skills and strong work ethic.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE LAKELAND CHEMICAL, 2008 to present
Producer of sealers and cement ad mixtures
Manufacturing
Purchasing
Scheduling
NORTH AMERICA PACKAGING (NAMPAC) Cleveland, Ohio 7/2002 to 8/2008
Manufacturer of injection molded plastic pails and covers for Food and Chemical industries.
Material Manager 5/2006 to 8/2008
Responsible for purchasing all raw materials, packaging supplies and resins.
Developed, implemented a Kan Ban System and 5-S System for all raw materials and packaging supplies, which reduced inventory levels in half the first year.
Engineering and Maintenance Supervisor 2/2003 to 5/2006 Responsible for the Management and scheduling of all plant maintenance.
Designed and implemented a PM program.
Developed and implemented a comprehensive OSHA requirements program for the organization.
Introduced an Oil Reclaim Program that resulted in $30,000.00 savings to the company the first year.
Production Supervisor 7/2002 to 2/2003
Responsible for the scheduling of daily work assignments for all of the production workers.
RESERVE INDUSTRIES, Cleveland, Ohio 12/2000 to 4/2002
Manufacturer of injection molded plastic side moldings and electrical fittings for Automotive and Electrical industries.
Plant Manager Responsible for overall plant operations of the Plastics Division
Developed and implemented a Quality inspection procedure to reduce scrap.
Developed and implemented a Maintenance PM Program.
WEATHERCHEM CORPORATION, Twinsburg, Ohio 7/1971 to 5/2000
Manufacturer of injection molded plastic closures for Food and Pharmaceutical.
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Environmental & Safety Training Coordinator, 12/1999 to 5/2000
Responsible for the safety, health and regulatory compliance for the company.
Developed, implemented and conducted training for safety programs.
Developed policies and procedures to comply with OSHA regulations.
Technical Solutions Manager 12/1998 to 12/1999
Responsible for recommending procedures and solutions to manufacturing problems.
Assessed production improvements, developed corrective action plans and monitored.
Worked directly with customers, often at their location, to provide solutions to their technical or quality problems.
Quality Control Manager 12/1993 to 12/1998
Responsible for the quality and regulatory compliance for the company.
Developed customer complaint system, resulting in prompt investigation and resolution. Developed, implemented, coordinated and conducted training for management and production personnel.
Production Supervisor, Maintenance Supervisor 12/1972 to 12/1993
Responsible for the scheduling of daily work assignments for the production personnel.
Directed production and shipping operations.
Developed and implemented PM program
Performed the maintenance and repairs on production machinery.
Introduced hourly inspection procedures for operators, resulting in reduced downtime and scrap.
Material Handler 7/1971 to 12/1972
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAINING
Cuyahoga Community College, Cleveland, Ohio, Business Management, Coursework
Akron University, Akron, Ohio, Challenges of Supervisors
Society of Manufacturing Engineers, Design of Experiments for Injection Molding
GMP Institute, General Manufacturing Practices
STAC/Safety Management Corporation, OSHA Compliance, 30-hr course
BST, Behavior-Based Safety Leadership Conference
TBM, Kaizen Course, 5-s, Kanban Systems
Lakeland Community College, Kirtland, Ohio, Zenger Miller Supervisors College Course
COMPUTER SKILLS
SAP, Microsoft Word and Excel