NICHOLAS DEINAROWICZ
MANTUA,NJ
Summary
To obtain a challenging and rewarding position within a successful company that will provide growth and advancement opportunities
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations
Zona Glass Wall Systems
02.2024 - Current
- Develop and implement operational strategies aligned with the company's overall goals
- Drive initiatives to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance productivity
- Monitor industry trends and best practices to identify opportunities for innovation and growth
- Lead a team of operational managers, supervisors, and staff to ensure alignment with operational goals
- Oversee production planning, scheduling, and execution to meet production targets and customer demands
- Monitor production metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to track performance and drive improvements
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize production processes and workflow
- Implement quality control processes to maintain product quality and compliance with industry standards
- Lead initiatives to identify and address root causes of quality issues and drive continuous improvement
- Collaborate with supply chain and procurement teams to optimize inventory levels and minimize lead times
- Ensure efficient coordination between production, logistics, and warehousing functions
- Identify opportunities for cost savings and efficiency gains in the supply chain
- Develop and manage operational budgets to control costs and maximize profitability
- Identify cost-saving opportunities and implement strategies to improve cost efficiency
- Monitor and analyze cost and performance data to drive informed decision-making
- Identify and assess operational risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize risk exposure
- Develop and implement business continuity plans to ensure uninterrupted operations in the face of disruptions
- Monitor and evaluate risk factors affecting manufacturing operations and implement initiative-taking measures to address them
- Collaborate with senior leadership to align operational goals with overall business objectives
- Communicate regularly with stakeholders, including customers, suppliers, and internal teams, to address operational issues and drive alignment
- Represent the operations function in cross-functional meetings and strategic planning sessions
- Evaluate and implement innovative technologies and tools to enhance operational efficiency and competitiveness
- Drive innovation in manufacturing processes through the adoption of automation, robotics, and digital solutions
- Collaborate with the IT department to leverage technology for operational improvements and data-driven decision-making
- Analyze performance data to identify trends, opportunities, and areas for improvement
- Present operational performance reports to senior leadership and provide insights for strategic decision-making
- Spearheaded operational strategy development and execution, resulting in a 72% increase in production efficiency
- Led a team of twenty-eight employees across multiple departments, fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles to streamline processes and reduce waste, resulting in $427,000 in cost savings annually
Production Supervisor
GGB Bearing Technology
01.2022 - 02.2024
- People Management of Unionized Production Staff
- Main liaison between Management and Union Staff
- Schedule daily work deliverable via SAP system for all shifts
- Monitor and resolve production past due work
- Manage purchasing of production tools and materials
- Coordinate all planning, execution and monitoring of all Research and Development products
- Shipping and Receiving Oversight
- Research and implement production process improvement efficiencies
- Timecard validation and submission for Union employees
- Evaluation and schedule weekly hours and overtime based on production schedule
- Coordination of all Union employee training and advancement opportunities
- Administer and document disciplinary action and path for success
- Reporting, documenting, and reviewing all work-related injuries
- Adherence and understanding of the Union Production Contract
Manager, Warehouse/Production
Comet Tool Company
07.2008 - 01.2022
- Inventory management and control
- Manage and develop a team of thirty inventory and production employees
- Implement and maintain policy and procedures to ensure all aspects of production and inventory control are within ISO and Aerospace standards
- Coordinate all shipping and receiving with international and domestic carriers
- Prepare and manage daily/weekly production plan
- Manage and oversee the purchase of all materials and supplies within the company budget
- Oversee all subcontractors including scheduling, planning and cost analysis
- Aid the production team with welding, machine maintenance and ensuring they can meet monthly production goals
- Coordinate communication with client to address any concerns and come to resolution that works in the best interest of the client and company
Gasket specialist/supervisor
Mercer Gasket and Shim
06.1989 - 07.2008
- Managed and developed a diversified production group of fifteen
- Responsible for establishing and meeting monthly production output goals
- Assisted in successfully obtaining ISO 9000 certification
- Inventory management and control
- Managed all shipping and receiving
- Established and enforced Quality Assurance policy and procedures
- Main liaison for client concerns and questions regarding quality, technical knowledge, and unit measurements
- Helped the team with metal stamping, reviewing blueprints, welding, building maintenance and all aspects of water jet operations
Education
h.s. diploma - business administration, auto, mechanical and metal trade
williamstown high school
williamstown, nj06.1990
Skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Exceptional written communication skills
- Exceptional verbal communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Outstanding customer service
- Sales expertise
- Energetic management
- Dynamic management
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to work within a team environment
- Proficient in SAP
- Proficient in MES systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
- Ability to operate and repair machines
- All aspects of metal manufacturing
- Excellent cost analysis negotiation skills
- Ability to evaluate production processes
- Ability to evaluate quality processes
- Ability to recommend efficiencies
- Ability to assist in cost reduction
- Ability to assist in time reduction
- Operations Management
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Vice President of Operations
Zona Glass Wall Systems
02.2024 - Current
Production Supervisor
GGB Bearing Technology
01.2022 - 02.2024
Manager, Warehouse/Production
Comet Tool Company
07.2008 - 01.2022
Gasket specialist/supervisor
Mercer Gasket and Shim
06.1989 - 07.2008
h.s. diploma - business administration, auto, mechanical and metal trade
williamstown high school
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