John S. Szabo

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Methuen, MA ****4

Cell: 978-***-****

xi6v87@r.postjobfree.com

Summary - A veteran of manufacturing, engineering, and supply chain operations in the mini-computer, circuit board, micro-optical, and rf/microwave industries. Wide range of experiences as an individual contributor through mid-level management. Enthusiastic leader with a positive attitude and innovative ideas.

Industry Experience

Supply Chain Manager / Coordinator (2005 to 2010) Photonic Systems, Inc., Billerica, MA

Managed the supply chain product flow from procurement through distribution for government (DoD) and commercial clients including selection and management of vendors and sub-contractors; purchasing and inventory control of materials; order fulfillment and distribution. Managed laboratory equipment utilization and maintenance schedules. Documented assembly, test and quality assurance procedures. Participated in cross-functional teams. Performed back-up tasks such as accepting sales calls and providing product quotes.

Manufacturing Manager (2000 – 2005) Axsun Technologies, Billerica, MA

Directed a start-up company's cleanroom manufacturing operations. Assisted with planning and supervising the layout of equipment, workflow, assembly methods, and work force training and utilization. Supervised a staff of 30+ operators and technicians performing assembly and test of complex micro-optical components. Managed prototype assembly and pilot runs of new product introductions. Certified ISO 9001auditor. Emergency response team leader.

Positions Held in the 1990’s

Manufacturing Manager (1999) Celestica Corporation, Portsmouth, NH

Managed the off-shifts’ manufacturing teams producing fiber optic telecomm circuit boards.

Production Supervisor (1994 – 1999) Sanmina Corporation (formerly Altron, Inc.), Wilmington, MA

Supervised production operators performing circuit board electro-mechanical and surface mount assembly.

Contracts Analyst (1992 – 1994) Demand Management Co./Boston Edison, Woburn/Boston, MA

Reviewed energy initiatives contracts by Boston Edison for implementation by the Demand Management Company.

Program Manager, Engineering Support (1990 – 1992) Digital Equipment Corp., Tewksbury, MA

Identified, tracked and helped to solve customer hardware and software issues.

Positions Held in the 1980’s

Project/Manufacturing Support Technician (1987–1990) Digital Equipment Corp., Tewksbury, MA

Manufacturing Group Leader (1986 – 1987) Digital Equipment Corp., Acton, MA

Test Technician I - IV (1981 – 1986) Digital Equipment Corp., Acton, MA

Assembly Technician I - IV (1977 – 1981) Digital Equipment Corp., Acton, MA

Education

Bachelor of Science, Business Management (1997) Merrimack College, North Andover, MA

Other Skills

MS Office – Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access

AutoCAD 2007 – course completed in 2008

ISO 9001:2000 – twice certified as internal auditor

Certified in Emergency Response

Fluent in the Hungarian language

Personal / Hobbies

Married, father of two grown children.

Enjoy music and playing guitar.

Reading, current events.

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