Manager Sales

DEAN D. KAPPAS

**** ******** **** ****, ********, OH 44410 ♦ 330-***-**** ♦ *********@***.***

MANAGER /OPERATIONS /PRODUCTION / SALES

CAREER PROFILE

High-performance and proven track record in management, team building, and manufacturing continuous improvement processes with quantifiable results and demonstrated success. Solid track record in company operations, Lean Manufacturing, product development, and cost-reduction. Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external company initiatives. Specialization with companies in need of a “Change Agent.” Proficient in ISO 9001/AS 9100 with design. Impeccable integrity and work ethic.

CORE AREAS OF EXPERTISE

¨ Development & Turnover

¨ Supply Chain Development

¨ Problem Resolution

¨ Focused Leader / Team Player

¨ Production / Cost Analysis

¨ Self-Starter

¨ Production Schedules

¨ Sales-Service Application

¨ 5-S / Lean Principles

¨ Crew Management-Training

¨ Project Management

¨ Contract Negotiations

¨ Purchase Operations

¨ MRP Reports

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SCHNELLER, LLC, Kent, OH (1999-2010)

Schneller is a global leader in the development and manufacture of engineered decorative laminates and non-textile floor covering for transportation and architectural industries.

Operations/Production Manager

Proactive team member who collaboratively developed and turned-over coating line and in-line lamination processes resulting in $250,000 profit gain. Instrumental in the instillation of a new in-house computer system (digital printer and slitting/embossing system), replacing one manual operator and leading to a yearly savings of $40K.

♦ Developed and implemented a cross-training program for employee customization and specific work assignments resulting in increased production.

♦ Successfully turned around on time-delivery and raising first-time quality standards from 80% to 98%.

♦ Integral member in company expansion by launching a new products division after 9/11, leading to effectual profit-gain and record sales of $48.3M in 2007 and $62.8M in 2008 in a downed economy.

♦ Supervised all coating/screen printing and lamination, inspection and shipping processes.

♦ Installed a reverse drive on film laminator reducing scrapings and effectively saving $250K annually.

♦ Accountable for meeting all environmental safety standards. Collaborated with procurement operations, filed MRP reports, ISO-9901/AS9100, and developed metrics for measuring processes to assure production requirements.

♦ Installed new carpet seaming system, which improved sales and eliminated customer complaints.

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HAYES LEMMERZ, INCORPORATED, Akron, OH (1999)

Hayes Lemmerz International, Inc. was originally founded in 1908 and is the world’s largest producer of automotive and commercial highway steel and aluminum wheels.

Production Consultant

¨ Instituted elementary 5S and Lean Manufacturing Program improving company out-put and setting a 24-hour production record.

¨ Scheduled staff meetings and production schedules. Oversaw disc operations: two coating lines, one powder line and electronic data processing (ED/IS system).

¨ Managed warehouse shipping and receiving and trained new supervisory staff.

OMC, INCOPORATED, Warren, OH (1981-1999)

Main supplier of metal covers for 5-gallon metal containers – sold to Brockway Standard Line and Customer List.

Proprietor/Operations Manager

Deftly managed entire facility operations and three warehouse sites. Accountable for purchasing, budget and expenses, and product marketing.

♦ Through strategic planning and partner collaboration, captured a $1.5M contract with Sherwin Williams and established a prominent customer base: Coronado Paints, Kelly Moore Paints, Letica and Plastican Container Companies.

♦ Developed first automated coated sheet feeding system for container industry and new packing construction for easier storage.

♦ Introduced JIT inventory procedures and provided daily warehouse services – outselling competitors.

♦ Collaborated with P.P.G Industries and developed a new liner for metal covers to eliminate skimming problems for paint companies.

♦ Maintained QA standards and safety regulations for entire press and die systems.

EDUCATION / TRAINING

Kent State University - Kent, OH

Malone College – Canton, OH

Youngstown State University - Youngstown, OH

Business Management

Training / Workshop Certifications:

♦ Saddle Island Institute: Visual Factory Management

♦ Covey: Introduction to Franklin Planner

♦ Covey: 7, 8 Habits

♦ Pryor: How to Become a Great Communicator

♦ Camp: Lean Management, Root Cause Analysis

♦ Wood: Speed Reading

♦ Ford: Root Cause Analysis

♦ Boeing: 5S Workshop

♦ 12 Kaizens

♦ ISO9001/AS9100 Design

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