John T. Yester Jr.
Mount Pleasant,PA
Summary
A performance-driven manufacturing professional with over 30 years of experience, showcasing a proven ability to improve workflows and optimize resources used to meet challenging production goals. A safety-conscious, diligent leader and analytical problem-solver, committed to addressing operational issues with precision. A decisive, cooperative team-builder recognized for comprehensive planning and multitasking capabilities.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Hot End Operations Manager
Corelle Brands
04.2020 - Current
- Oversaw the Mixing/Melting and Production Departments of a 200-ton Soda-lime furnace, encompassing four production lines, generating over $60 million in annual revenue.
- Directed a team of 60 salaried and union employees to enhance melting and production processes, achieving a 1.5% increase in Select Rate, which equates to increased revenue of $750,000.
- Led and managed a team that achieved a reduction in job change time by over 20 minutes, resulting in annual savings of more than $100,000.
- Empowered employees to take ownership of their responsibilities, leading to increased accountability and improved performance outcomes.
- Spearheaded process improvements using A3 & DMAIC, resulting in increased productivity and reduced operational costs.
- Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
- Managed inventory and supply chain operations to achieve timely and accurate delivery of goods and services.
- Improved product quality with stringent quality control measures, detailed inspections, and employee training.
- Assisted in planning and organizing production schedules, and evaluated project and resource requirements to ensure optimal performance.
- Managed a multimillion-dollar budget for the Mixing/Melting and Production Departments.
Production Manager/Supervisor
Jeannette Specialty Glass
05.1991 - 03.2020
- Managed all production phases, including Program development, Scheduling and Customer Specifications with $15 million in annual revenue for a Borosilicate/Press glass factory
- Improved yields on several key items which led to an increase in profits by 20% resulting $40K annual savings while reducing quality claims and maintaining less than 2% returns
- Increased shift value by 32% over the last five years from $10,000 to $16,000 with increasing production speeds and higher yields
- Reduced furnace energy consumption by 10% resulting in a $200K annual cost reduction
- Reduced batch costs by 15% resulting in a $30k savings a month by increasing batch/cullet ratio while maintaining quality
- Governed all batch formulas and batch mixtures creating a pristine crystal clear color in borosilicate glass
- The RFQ Team Leader which reviewed the received RFQs to assess their producibility within the manufacturing process.
- Prepared piece pricing for quantity purchases to include tooling price and finishing costs
- Initiated communication with customers on new business projects resulting in a 5% increase with RFQ's
- R&D Team leader contributing to the designs of several new products as well as organizing casting and machining with an offsite contractor
- Set and optimized production schedules to meet changing demands
- Created and developed all production processes on semi-automatic 30-ton continuous furnace
- Instituted safety meetings and procedures which saw a reduction in recordable incidents from 5 in 2018 to 2 in 2019
- Created first production range schedule from JIT strategy which increased yields from 75% to 90% on most key items
- Led the transition from a 1 ton hand shop production to a continuous 30-ton furnace
- Implemented and developed PMS and SOP schedules for all production equipment and programs for continuous improvement
- Conducted routine inspections of incoming materials to check quality and compliance with established product specifications
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, providing hands-on training and coaching to individuals with lagging skills
- Managed and led in union environment
Education
Glass - Production And Properties Certificate
Alfred University
Alfred, NY1994
Continuing education
Duquesne University
Pittsburgh, PA1991
College Prep -
Southmoreland Senior High School
Alverton, PA1988
Skills
- Expert Glass Manufacturer
- Leadership
- Safety and compliance
- Production targets
- Microsoft Office/Lotus/SAP
- Communication Verbal and Written
- Quality Assurance
- Sales and customer satisfaction
- New product introduction strategies
- Team Building & Training
- Technical Specifications
- Purchasing
- Lean Manufacturing and Value Stream Mapping
- ISO and 5S Trained
- Warehouse Supervision
- Knowledge of Blueprints and Schematics
- Mould Design
- Problem-Solving
- Operations Management
- Staff Management
Awards and Hobbies
- First to receive Excellence Award for Production 2017 at Jeannette Specialty Glass
- Former Jr. High Basketball Coach for Mt. Pleasant High School
- Former Mt. Pleasant Sr. Legion Baseball Head Coach
Timeline
Hot End Operations Manager
Corelle Brands
04.2020 - Current
Production Manager/Supervisor
Jeannette Specialty Glass
05.1991 - 03.2020
Glass - Production And Properties Certificate
Alfred University
Continuing education
Duquesne University
College Prep -
Southmoreland Senior High School
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