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Donald Zelichowski

Battle Creek

Summary

Results-oriented leader with over 30 years of manufacturing and trades experience. Possesses excellent technical, communication, and interpersonal skills. Emphasizes quality and drives company success through employee involvement, training, and accountability. Demonstrates expertise in operational execution and team management, advancing from Sub Leader to Plant Manager to General Foreman. Seeks a dynamic position to leverage life experiences and education for professional growth based on proven success, leadership, and determination. Experienced in guiding teams, managing complex projects, and achieving strategic objectives. Known for developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards, and aligning efforts with organizational goals. Commits to a collaborative approach and delivering excellence.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Electrician Journeyman, Foreman, General Foreman

IBEW Local 445
07.2012 - Current

Manage large projects with multiple crews of licensed IBEW electricians and apprentices. Projects include solar and renewable energy construction, commercial building restoration, school renovations, industrial and equipment installations.

Manufacturing Plant Manager

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN’S HEARTLAND
01.2011 - 07.2012
  • Duty includes performing all aspects of daily plant manager role including but not limited to manufacturing, shipping, receiving, quality, productivity, continuous improvement, subordinate skill development, customer service, quoting future jobs, cost to quality analysis, document control, progressive discipline, training and skill development, etc
  • Uphold Goodwill’s mission of helping people with barriers to employment learn and develop the necessary skills to move on to more permanent employment with reputable companies.

Team Facilitator – Production Control

ASMO MANUFACTURING INC.
03.2009 - 12.2009
  • Oversee all aspects of shipping and receiving
  • Responsible for development and performance of 12 associates across 2nd and 3rd shift operations
  • Resolve customer concerns through process improvement activities.

Technical Training Specialist

ASMO MANUFACTURING INC.
09.2008 - 03.2009
  • Conduct needs assessments and instructional analysis to identify company-wide training needs and develop training plans to ensure conformity with mission training objectives
  • Consult with management and supervisors to confirm program/system objectives, operations procedures and system/program constraints
  • Confer with management, supervisors and employees to gain knowledge of work situations requiring training and to better understand changes in policies, procedures, regulations, business initiatives and technology
  • Actively search, creatively design and implement effective methods to education
  • Prepare teaching outline plans and timelines and determine instructional methods for delivery such as individual training, group instruction, demonstrations and workshops
  • Development of performance based measurement assessments for objective evaluation of instructional programs
  • Author and organize training systems procedural manuals and supporting documentation for training programs and systems in accordance with ISO and TS-16949 requirements
  • Develop teaching aids such as training handbooks, demonstration models, multimedia visual aids, computer tutorials and reference works
  • Develop trainer development programs and coach others involved in training efforts
  • Develop and monitor spending against HR Departmental budget
  • Maintain training records and documentation.

Team Facilitator – Washer Systems

ASMO MANUFACTURING INC.
04.2008 - 09.2008

Team Leader MS Evaporator 1, MS Evaporator 2, Radiator Line 2 Braze Department

DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN, INC.
07.1989 - 06.2006

Education

Licensed Electrician - Journeyman Inside Wireman

IBEW National Joint Apprenticeship
Battle Creek
06.2017

Licensed Insurance Agent in Michigan for life, health and accident - undefined

FSI of Western Michigan

General studies - undefined

Western Michigan University
01.1989

High School Diploma - undefined

Vicksburg High School
01.1988

Skills

  • Scheduling
  • New Construction
  • Wiring installation
  • Job Planning
  • Commercial construction experience
  • Project Coordination
  • Construction management
  • Knowledge of National Electric Code (NFPA 70)
  • Safety procedures and regulations

Timeline

Electrician Journeyman, Foreman, General Foreman

IBEW Local 445
07.2012 - Current

Manufacturing Plant Manager

GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF CENTRAL MICHIGAN’S HEARTLAND
01.2011 - 07.2012

Team Facilitator – Production Control

ASMO MANUFACTURING INC.
03.2009 - 12.2009

Technical Training Specialist

ASMO MANUFACTURING INC.
09.2008 - 03.2009

Team Facilitator – Washer Systems

ASMO MANUFACTURING INC.
04.2008 - 09.2008

Team Leader MS Evaporator 1, MS Evaporator 2, Radiator Line 2 Braze Department

DENSO MANUFACTURING MICHIGAN, INC.
07.1989 - 06.2006

Licensed Electrician - Journeyman Inside Wireman

IBEW National Joint Apprenticeship

Licensed Insurance Agent in Michigan for life, health and accident - undefined

FSI of Western Michigan

General studies - undefined

Western Michigan University

High School Diploma - undefined

Vicksburg High School
Donald Zelichowski