Richard D. Kohanski Jr.
Syracuse,NY
Summary
Oversaw 24 employees across four departments, ensuring compliance with OSHA standards and ISO certifications. Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in shipping and receiving operations. Trained staff to uphold high performance and safety standards, resulting in a safer workplace and improved operational outcomes.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Production supervisor/Forman
Frazer and Jones
03.2024 - Current
- Managed 24 employees across 4 departments.
- Oversaw shipping operations and receiving processes.
- Handled hiring, firing, and management of receiving and shipping materials.
- Maintained constant flow of materials for shipping and ordered necessary materials.
- I am also responsible for maintaining OSHA standards and ISO certifications.
- Implemented safety regulations across all departments to ensure compliance.
EPL Supervisor
QualTek Wireless
12.2019 - 03.2024
- Supervised daily operations in telecommunications projects and service installations.
- Coordinated team schedules and resource allocation for project efficiency.
- Managed wireless technology radios and equipment to support operational efficiency.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Maintained warehouse and controlled inventory to ensure availability of essential supplies.
Area clerk
Frazer and Jones
01.2011 - 12.2019
- Processed customer orders using company software and maintained accurate records.
- Assisted in inventory management by organizing stock and conducting regular audits.
- Maintained departmental areas and operated machines to support daily operations.
- Communicated effectively with team members to streamline daily operations and tasks.
- Worked multiple shifts to provide consistent staffing coverage for team.
Kitchen Manager
William Rest.
09.2009 - 07.2016
- Managed daily kitchen operations to ensure smooth workflow and efficiency.
- Oversaw food preparation and cooking processes to maintain quality standards.
- Trained and supervised kitchen staff to enhance team performance and skills.
- Cooked, cleaned, and maintained kitchen while managing inventory levels and organizing stock..
- Prepared documentation for inspections and managed the hiring and firing processes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Lean manufacturing and environmental stability
Keuka College
Keuka Park, NY12-2017
Bachelor of Science - business management, Human Resources
Onondaga Comm. College
Syracuse, NY05-2010
Skills
- Safety management
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Production planning
- Inventory management and scheduling
- Raw materials management
- Inventory coordination
- Procurement management
- Schedule oversight
- Schedule development
- Facility optimization
- Team leadership
- Staff management
- Worker training
- Performance metrics
- Assembly and production
- Process troubleshooting
- Target management
Hobbies and Interests
- Golf
- Outside yard work
- Spending time with family
- Aiding Veterans
Timeline
Production supervisor/Forman
Frazer and Jones
03.2024 - Current
EPL Supervisor
QualTek Wireless
12.2019 - 03.2024
Area clerk
Frazer and Jones
01.2011 - 12.2019
Kitchen Manager
William Rest.
09.2009 - 07.2016
Bachelor of Science - Lean manufacturing and environmental stability
Keuka College
Bachelor of Science - business management, Human Resources
Onondaga Comm. College