Andy Zielaskowski
White Lake,MICHIGAN
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and talented leader with 19 years of experience applying exceptional planning and problem-solving abilities toward enhancing business plans and day-to-day activities. Results-driven and resilient in developing teams while improving processes and increasing productivity. Bringing solid understanding of industry trends, talent for spotting areas in need of improvement and implementing changes with strategic approach.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Heat Treat Operations Manager/Materials Manager
Formsprag L.L.C
01.2015 - Current
- Managed all areas of Formsprag’s heat treatment facility including laboratory functions and maintenance program.
- Led major upgrades to the metallurgy lab and the heat treat furnaces controls and safety systems.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Developed consignment program that has grown to over 350K of supplier inventory being on-site.
- Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers to obtain best pricing and terms.
- Maintained and Improved Formsprag’s environmental compliance program.
Operations Manager
Formsprag LLC
08.2012 - 12.2014
- Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
- Led hiring and training of new hires to fulfill business requirements.
- Facilitated process improvements through Lean for the facility.
- Led the implementation of a new ERP system, SAP.
- Directed safety improvements to create a better work environment.
- Negotiated bargaining unit labor contact as part of the management team.
Materials Manager /Purchasing Manager/ Quality Manager
Formsprag LLC
07.2008 - 07.2012
- Developed procurement system for all raw materials, purchase components, and outside services that was compliant with SOX.
- Supervised shipping and receiving personnel for efficient and accurate movement of all goods in to or out of the facility.
- Improved system for plant quality and supply base quality.
- Initiated strategy to remove $2M of inventory from the system.
Quality Manager/Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Formsprag LLC
06.2004 - 06.2008
- Developed and implemented quality procedures that earned the facility the original AS9100 certification.
- Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
- Coordinated and oversaw periodic audits to evaluate product quality and safety and address non-conformances.
- Identified and secured capital resources for the Aerospace Value Stream.
Staff Engineer
Takata Seatbelts Inc
12.1999 - 05.2004
- Managed the Midwest supply base
- Championed two Takata sites for six sigma initiative.
- Led the groups for advance quality development, warranty improvement, and customer containment activities.
- Developed a solution that solved a vast warranty problem and used nearly all of the facility's webbing scrap.
Engineering Coordinator
Honda of America Mfg
03.1996 - 11.1999
- Served as the technical resource for a group of six, responsible for supplier quality solutions relating to complex components: seats, sunroofs, seatbelts.
- Worked on a team to solve problems related to JD Powers’ survey.
Team Leader
US Army Target, Radar Repairer
09.1987 - 01.1992
- Supervised four electronics shop repair technicians.
Education
BSME - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
02.1993
Skills
- Staff Management
- Data Evaluation
- Goal Attainment
- Negotiation
- SAP Expertise
- Regulatory Compliance
- Capital Investment Planning
- Recruiting and Hiring
Certification
Six Sigma Black Belt Certification - 2003
Timeline
Heat Treat Operations Manager/Materials Manager
Formsprag L.L.C
01.2015 - Current
Operations Manager
Formsprag LLC
08.2012 - 12.2014
Materials Manager /Purchasing Manager/ Quality Manager
Formsprag LLC
07.2008 - 07.2012
Quality Manager/Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Formsprag LLC
06.2004 - 06.2008
Staff Engineer
Takata Seatbelts Inc
12.1999 - 05.2004
Engineering Coordinator
Honda of America Mfg
03.1996 - 11.1999
Team Leader
US Army Target, Radar Repairer
09.1987 - 01.1992
BSME - Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
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