Joseph McGrath
Milford,MA
Summary
Dynamic Manufacturing Operations Manager at Azimuth Systems/Anritsu Corp, adept at driving organizational efficiency and enhancing productivity through innovative solutions. Skilled in operations management and team building, I successfully led restructuring initiatives, optimized inventory management, and fostered a culture of continuous improvement, achieving significant operational enhancements and high employee engagement. I have over 20 years experience in a manufacturing environment. Experience in all aspects of operations management including managing logistics and customer support. I am also a proud veteran of the US Navy.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Azimuth Systems/Anritsu Corp
01.2004 - 03.2024
- Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
- Evaluated existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions that enhance productivity across the organization.
- Led organizational restructuring initiatives to improve overall efficiency, streamline reporting lines, and eliminate redundancies while maintaining high employee morale and engagement levels.
- Oversaw inventory management, optimizing stock levels for maximum turnover without compromising availability or customer satisfaction.
- Instituted risk management protocols to proactively address potential issues before they escalated into major problems affecting business operations or customer satisfaction levels.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement within the organization by implementing best practices in operations management and providing ongoing training for staff members.
- Cultivated strong vendor relationships, enabling effective negotiation on pricing and terms for better cost control.
- Performed all purchasing related to the Manufacturing process.
- Oversaw Logistics including International shipping
- Monitored production schedules closely, facilitating rapid responses to changes in demand or market conditions.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Worked closely with Engineering, Marketing and Finance to achieve common goals
- Responsible for performance reviews of direct reports.
Manufacturing Manager
Springtide Networks / Lucent Tecnologies
10.2000 - 01.2004
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Fostered strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of raw materials needed for seamless production operations.
- Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
Manufacturing Group Leader
Cognex
10.1995 - 10.2000
- Partnered with suppliers/vendors ensuring high-quality components/materials were delivered on schedule at competitive prices.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials while minimizing carrying costs.
- Successfully managed multiple production lines simultaneously, ensuring timely completion of orders and customer satisfaction.
- Conducted thorough root cause analysis for recurring issues in the production process to eliminate reoccurrence of defects or errors.
Education
Navy Advanced Electronics Certificate - Aviation Electronics
US Navy Aviation Electronics Technical School
Millington, TN11-1992
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
Saugus, MA06-1986
Skills
- Team Building and Motivation
- Operations Management
- Organizational Development
- Production Scheduling
- Facilities Management
- Operations Oversight
- Business process reengineering
- Capacity Planning
Timeline
Manufacturing Operations Manager
Azimuth Systems/Anritsu Corp
01.2004 - 03.2024
Manufacturing Manager
Springtide Networks / Lucent Tecnologies
10.2000 - 01.2004
Manufacturing Group Leader
Cognex
10.1995 - 10.2000
Navy Advanced Electronics Certificate - Aviation Electronics
US Navy Aviation Electronics Technical School
High School Diploma -
Saugus High School
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