supervisor

JEFFREY A. GUERRA

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Sterling Heights, Michigan 48310

Home #: 586-***-**** E-mail: ********@*****.***

SUMMARY

OPERATIONS MANAGER / PLANT MANAGER - A results-oriented, hands on individual with 12 years of management/supervision experience working in the steel industry. Directed warehousing, logistics, shipping/receiving and maintenance. Experienced with:

• P & L Responsibility/Operating Costs • ISO/QS 9000 : 2000

• Cost Reductions/Profit Improvement • Production/Facility Scheduling

• Continuous Improvement Teams • Employee Empowerment/Team Building

• Lean Manufacturing • Labor/Employee Relations

Characterized as energetic, efficient, creative, resourceful and a mentor/coach. Good ability in

producing results and excellent at multi-tasking.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

ALRO STEEL COMPANY, Jackson, MI 1994 - June 2007

(A privately-held company with 40 locations in 12 states with divisions in metals, plastics and industrial supply)

Plant Superintendent/Toledo 2005 – June 2007

Manage an 80,000 square foot manufacturing operation encompassing 3 shifts performing 5 different operations. Supervise 3 foremen with indirect responsibility of 38 union employees. Involved in the human resource issues, hiring process/performance reviews, disciplinary actions, vacations/overtime scheduling, and ISO training. Initiate/conduct weekly production meetings. Schedule truck maintenance and obtain quotations from vendors for capital expenditures.

• Part of the management team that was involved in the process of ISO certification

• Within the first month as Plant Superintendent increased on-time delivery to 99.8% from 96%.

• Over a 2 month period increased the warehouse space significantly which resulted in better flow efficiency.

• Decreased PML to 32% from 48%.

• Over a 1 year period the 5 operations did not have a recordable worker’s compensation injury.

• Promoted to the position of Superintendent from Foreman in recognition of producing results and having excellent employee/union relations.

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Production Supervisor/Detroit 1994 - 2005

Responsible for the day-today 1st shift operations including the warehouse and truck drivers. Supervised 18 union employees. Scheduled work. Trained employees in company policies and procedures, continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, team involvement and OSHA/MIOSHA regulations/procedures. Handled weekly payroll and attendance point system. Interfaced routinely with union shop steward. Vacation replacement for plant superintendent.

• Was the first supervisor in the facility to orient/train employees in lock out/tag out procedures, preventative maintenance techniques, ISO policies and company operating procedures.

• Created a working environment conducive to healthy union relations which resulted in fewer grievances.

ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

INTERSTATE DISTRIBUTORS Truck Driver 1993 - 1994

BROOK BEVERAGE CO. Truck Driver 1992 - 1993

KURTZ STEEL Warehouse Man/ Truck Driver 1988 - 1992

(Now Alro Steel)

PENINSULA STEEL Warehouse Man 1988

(Now Alro Steel)

EDUCATION / TECHNICAL DEVELOPMENT

Associated Degree in Business

Henry Ford Community College - Dearborn, MI

Attended company sponsored training programs in: Quality Auditor (Certificate), Anger Management for Employees, Supervision, Hazard Communication, Blood Borne Pathogens and CPR.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

• Skilled at reading: Work orders, sketches, SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures), and making visual quality inspections of products and operations.

• Can Measure tolerances using: scale/tape measures, inside/outside micrometers, calipers, and dial indicators.

• Can operate: fork lifts, hoists, overhead cranes, wire banding machines, computers, deliver van, semi-trucks and various hand tools.

• Knowledgeable in using PC software programs: MS Windows, Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Outlook Express.

• Certifications: CDLA holder.

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