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Paul Cote

Winsted,CT

Summary

Dynamic operations leader specializing exclusively in Nuclear Fuel Stampings with over 35 years of experience at Globe Tool & Metal Stampings, excelling in strategic planning and organizational development. Proven track record in enhancing production efficiency and customer satisfaction through innovative process improvements. Expert in cost analysis, driving significant savings while optimizing performance.

Overview

44
44
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Operations

Globe Tool & Metal Stampings
06.1981 - 02.2025
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners for mutually beneficial collaborations.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by developing and implementing strategies to improve service quality.
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.

Plant Manager

Globe Tool & Metal Stampings
06.1981 - 06.2015
  • Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 30,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
  • Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.

Power Press Setup & Supervisor

Globe Tool & Metal Stampings
06.1981 - 06.1996

Setup secondary tooling into presses.

Supervised other employees while running production parts.


Education

High School Diploma -

Lewis Mills High School
Burlington, CT
06-1981

Skills

  • Strategic planning and execution
  • Organizational development
  • Cost analysis and savings
  • Business development
  • 35 years of specialized metal stampings dedicated to the production of worldwide Nuclear power plant fueling operations
  • Worked with Westinghouse Electric to develop new part design and tooling to produce new stampings to produce stampings for Fuel grid assemblies
  • Worked with ABB in Sweden to develop new part design and tooling to produce new stampings to produce stampings for Fuel grid assemblies
  • Worked with Areva/Framatom in France to develop new part design and tooling to produce new stampings to produce stampings for Fuel grid assemblies

Timeline

Vice President of Operations

Globe Tool & Metal Stampings
06.1981 - 02.2025

Plant Manager

Globe Tool & Metal Stampings
06.1981 - 06.2015

Power Press Setup & Supervisor

Globe Tool & Metal Stampings
06.1981 - 06.1996

High School Diploma -

Lewis Mills High School
Paul Cote