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Andrew Manolescu

New York Mills,New York

Summary

Detailed Assistant Director with expertise in regulations, compliance and safety procedures. Years of robust industry experience. Focused team leader well-versed in evaluating budgets, monitoring objectives and maintaining schedules. Dedicated to maintaining productivity and minimizing costs to remain within budget.

Work History

Assistant Director of Grounds and Custodial

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
Utica, New York
2022 - 2023
  • Worked on maintaining grounds and custodial excellence on a campus of 2300 students
  • In charge of 33 reports
  • Directing all grounds crew for snow removal through campus
  • Charged with all outdoor maintenance related to grounds
  • Grass, pavement, tree trimming, soil care, concrete/brick repair under my charge
  • Package delivery through campus
  • Order all cleaning supplies and grounds supplies
  • Hired for open positions as well as review employees and discipline as needed
  • Charged with all set ups for college including graduation, job fairs, etc
  • Worked to maintain budget levels
  • Purchased new equipment as needed
  • Worked with custodial on new cleaning methods and had training on new equipment
  • Completed employee reviews as needed.

Supervisor Maintenance & Grounds

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
Utica, NY
2018 - 2022
  • Charged with 15 employees over two shifts to maintain the museum and grounds, as well as the Pratt school of art.
  • There are also 14 out buildings that are maintained by current staff.
  • Requoted all cleaning supplies by using various suppliers and having them quote supplies twice yearly to realize a cost savings of $35,000 the first year.
  • Was able to work with a multitude of agencies in the Utica area to acquire labor to work at the museum and on the museum grounds. The agencies paid the labor from their budget and the museum realized a labor savings of $90,000 and was able to realize a total of 6000 hours of free labor over the course of 1.3 years.
  • Written procedures for various processes in the museum and school of art.
  • Fell $ 125,000 under budget for FY2018.
  • Hired any open positions as well as maintained a well-rounded staff.
  • Set up museum for any functions that were scheduled. Patrons ranged from 10 people to 500 people.
  • Maintained contracts for snow removal, pest control, Tree maintenance, etc.
  • Worked with outside contractors for various projects on museum/school grounds.
  • Directed and supervised team of 15 employees in daily operations.
  • Developed and implemented operational policies and procedures to ensure efficiency and accuracy of workflows.
  • Maintained accurate records of employee performance, attendance, leave requests, and disciplinary actions.
  • Tracked progress on projects and provided timely feedback to staff members.

General Manager

ELG Utica Alloys, Inc.
Herkimer, NY
2017 - 2018
  • Charged with overall operation of $2.5 million dollar per month company.
  • Direct reports were QA, EH&S, Supervisors, Maintenance, and Engineering.
  • Responsible for the monthly GP as well as employment levels to meet GP requirement.
  • Monthly operating budget was at $900,000.
  • Responsible for the upkeep of plant and all necessary permits required to run, including air permits and storm water.
  • Developed in house employees to fill open positions.
  • Develop strategies for maintaining on time delivery, efficiency, and rework. On time delivery improved from 51% to 93% and efficiency from 70% to 95%.
  • Charged with 2 facilities and 112 employees.
  • Responsible for the implementation of CAPEX for the business.

General Manager

Fermer Precision
Ilion, NY
2016 - 2017
  • Oversee the overall operation of the business.
  • Total monthly GP at $600,000.
  • Set-up preventative maintenance tracking system.
  • Began critical parts inventory for equipment.
  • Total CNC inventory was at 65. 85% of work completed was for the automotive industry. 10% was for the firearms industry, and 5% miscellaneous.
  • Charged with tool room fixture making for the quick set-up and reliability of manufactured components.
  • Was responsible for production, answering to owner on weekly basis.
  • Developed in-house personnel for advancement within the company.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Fountainhead Group
New York Mills, NY
2012 - 2016
  • In charge of 3 facilities, as well as equipment maintenance
  • Costing and design of components, parts, and fixtures.
  • Installed new $800,000 pack out line to improve company output
  • Development and coordination of preventative maintenance inspection and calibration schedules.
  • Responsible for the efficiency of all phases of the manufacturing department.
  • Responsible for the EH&S department.
  • Upgraded Fire suppression system to bring to current code. Realized a cost savings with insurance premiums.
  • Upgraded indoor and outdoor lighting to LED realizing a continued cost saving upwards of $35,000/year.
  • Redesigned the outside layout of building and realized an additional 27 parking spaces. Project cost $120,000.
  • Assisted in the layout of a new business in Vandalia Il.
  • Coordinated the installation of new equipment, $1.5m, including the removal of old equipment. Electrical, hydraulic, water and scrapping old.

Assistant Plant Manager

Indium Corporation of America
Utica, NY
2006 - 2012
  • 5’s and Layout changes of product lines to achieve maximum efficiency.
  • Project budgeting and cost containment.
  • Working within department budgets to remain at appropriate spending levels
  • Developed procedures for new and existing operations.
  • Assistant plant manager in charge of approximately 100 personnel (Indium)
  • Supervisor of all manufacturing departments
  • Member of team in the new design of the Business Park Facility.

Education

B. S. Management Operations -

Utica College of Syracuse University

A.O.S. Manufacturing Production Technology -

Mohawk Valley Community College

Skills

  • Operations Management
  • Staff Management
  • Task Delegation
  • Business Planning
  • Program Coordination
  • Staff Coordination
  • Report Generation
  • Data Analysis

Associations

  • Board member Central New York Conservancy, 2021-2025

Timeline

Assistant Director of Grounds and Custodial

SUNY Polytechnic Institute
2022 - 2023

Supervisor Maintenance & Grounds

Munson-Williams-Proctor Arts Institute
2018 - 2022

General Manager

ELG Utica Alloys, Inc.
2017 - 2018

General Manager

Fermer Precision
2016 - 2017

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

The Fountainhead Group
2012 - 2016

Assistant Plant Manager

Indium Corporation of America
2006 - 2012

B. S. Management Operations -

Utica College of Syracuse University

A.O.S. Manufacturing Production Technology -

Mohawk Valley Community College
Andrew Manolescu