Eric Sadowski
Cheektowaga,NY
Summary
In my 20+ years of experience in the hydraulic ball valve industry I have learned many skills including, strategic planning, resource allocation, negotiation, decision making, continuous improvement, and leadership.
In the prior months as a warehouse manager I successfully combined three warehouses into one while leading a team of seven material handlers, two receiving clerks, one inventory specialist and one transportation coordinator.
I have a strong interest in talent development and believe to build strong teams as a leader, you must first view yourself as a life coach to your team. I believe effective management must include:
1. Close interpersonal relationships with people to understand their personal and professional goals and motivations.
2. Trust building through open direct honest communication and transparency on purpose and vision.
3. Approachability and adaptability through genuine curiosity in all interactions.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Warehouse Manager
Viridi Parente
12.2023 - Current
- Oversee shipping, receiving, warehousing, waste, and distribution operations
- Implement and improve operational policies and procedures
- Ensure effective and safe use of warehouse equipment
- Maintain documentation and keep accurate records of shipping and warehouse activities
- Maintain awareness and knowledge of the condition and location of material handling equipment
- Assist with deliveries where required
- Directly supervise material handlers and material supervisors
- Ensure on-time delivery of raw materials to production
- Maintain a clean and organized warehouse
- Orchestrate movements of finished goods and raw materials
- Ensure inventory accuracy through cycle counts, receipts, and transfers
- Coordinate with Quality Control on inbound material inspections
- Communicate with the procurement department for stock replenishment needs
- Ensure the safety of staff
- Motivate and discipline staff
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new equipment, maximize space utilization, and optimize processes.
- Evaluated supplies and product inventory to check for quality and quantity issues and returned unacceptable materials to vendors.
- Assume ownership and accountability of operations teams, processes, and metric performance from strategic planning to tactical operations
- Responsible for accurate attendance/PTO records and ensure scheduling is maintained
- Enhanced operational efficiency by implementing continuous improvement strategies and streamlining processes.
Sr Material Manager
Delaware Manufacturing
06.2010 - 11.2023
- Management of raw material dept
- Maintained material control and information systems.
- Strong knowledge of Microsoft dynamic navigation systems.
- Set up and programming of datio and tsune machines
- Overhead Crane operation
- Inventory control
- Transported goods between warehouse locations according to shipment and storage needs.
- Recognized potential issues with inventory and quality control and engineered changes.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Coordinated implementation of complete and raw product changes to facilitate successful launch and exceed customer expectations.
- Developed master production schedule to satisfy production demand while carrying minimum active inventory for just-in-time manufacturing
- Provide leadership for the Quality Management System (QMS) and maintain certifications / approvals in accordance with AS9100.
- Worked closely with purchasing team, leveraging power of commodities and materials in outlining trade and distribution agreements.
Mazak CNC Programmer
Delaware Manufacturing
05.2007 - 06.2010
- Reviewed CNC designs for pre-production errors, eliminating design flaws to reduce raw material waste.
- Translated work orders and blueprints into machining parameters and plans.
- Designed work paths for custom projects, selecting appropriate parameters for speed, feed rates and tool selection.
- Programmed work paths for both mills and lathes.
- Loaded feed mechanisms by lifting stock into position and verified settings by measuring positions.
Tool Die Maker
Delaware Manufacturing
04.2006 - 05.2007
- Selected specific metals and other materials for tools depending on heat tolerance and durability, according to tool functions.
- Measured and scribed plastic and metal stock with extreme accuracy to prepare for automated machine production.
- Set up and operated drill presses to drill and tap holes in parts for assembly.
- Adjusted machine controls and changed tool settings to keep dimensions within specified tolerances.
- Completed tasks according to production sheets specifications and quality standards to meet or exceed tight tolerances and avoid wasting materials.
- Increased production standards by minimizing production failures and promoting efficient setups.
Assembly Line Worker
Delaware Manufacturing
03.2005 - 04.2006
- Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately and with zero errors.
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Performed hand-finishing of final products after assembling component parts for items.
- Buffed out minor scratches and imperfections to improve product quality.
- Identified machinery malfunctions by performing troubleshooting tasks.
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Delaware Manufacturing
11.2003 - 03.2005
- Updated database with changes in carrier status.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Operated equipment such as forklifts and balers to move outgoing shipments to loading area.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
Parts Puller
Delaware Manufacturing
11.2003 - 03.2005
- Opened bales and crates to replenish stocked items in warehouse following inventory control measures.
Education
Seneca Vocational
Buffalo, NYSkills
- Operational Efficiency
- Material Flow Management
- Managing Materials
- Inventory Management
- Quality Standard Management
- Forklift Certification
- ISO Certificatied
- Department Manager
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Viridi Parente
12.2023 - Current
Sr Material Manager
Delaware Manufacturing
06.2010 - 11.2023
Mazak CNC Programmer
Delaware Manufacturing
05.2007 - 06.2010
Tool Die Maker
Delaware Manufacturing
04.2006 - 05.2007
Assembly Line Worker
Delaware Manufacturing
03.2005 - 04.2006
Shipping and Receiving Associate
Delaware Manufacturing
11.2003 - 03.2005
Parts Puller
Delaware Manufacturing
11.2003 - 03.2005
Seneca Vocational
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