Richard LaMancusa
Tallmadge
Summary
Self-motivated leader with a proven track record at Metal-Max Inc., skilled in manufacturing processes, customer relations and team motivation. Experienced in roles ranging from CNC Machine Operator to Owner/President, with expertise in production, scheduling, training, and quality improvement, driving customer/market expansion and positively impacting company success.
Overview
49
49
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/President
Metal-Max Inc.
01.1999 - 07.2024
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing exceptional service.
- Managed financial aspects of the business, including financial reporting
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Established a positive workplace culture that fostered employee engagement, and loyalty.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily production functions.
- Expanded business into new markets and customers.
- Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
- Managed purchasing, sales, marketing and customer account operations.
- Responsible for recruiting, hiring and training of employees.
- Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
- Established a culture of accountability by setting clear expectations and holding individuals responsible for results.
- Inspired innovation by creating an environment that encouraged creative thinking and problem-solving. .
Quality Assurance/Senior Production Manager
Wrayco Industries Inc.
03.1980 - 01.1999
- Monitored and supported progress of plant production orders by managing shop capacity.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of materials.
- Coordinated production schedules to maximize capacity utilization.
- Evaluated new technologies and equipment upgrades to determine potential benefits for the company''s production capabilities.
- Investigated and implemented ideas for quality improvement, increased productivity, and cost reduction.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
CNC Machine Operator
Crawford Sheet Metal Inc./ Wilkinson Company
06.1975 - 03.1980
- Properly loaded and unloaded materials in and out of machines.
- Performed daily cleaning to keep machines in good working condition.
- Inspected finished parts by checking for defects to meet quality standards.
- Increased product quality by adhering to strict tolerances.
- Monitored machines during operation to make adjustments when necessary and produce quality parts.
- Input instructions to program CNC machines to control machine movement and produce parts to specification.
- Manually set up turret punch press and related metalworking machinery.
- Adhered to safety rules and regulations to prevent injuries.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio12-1982
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio12-1986
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance ( College Credits Earned)
The University of Akron
Akron, Ohio12-1988
Skills
- Sales
- Develop and maintain customer base
- Job quoting and estimating
- Materials purchasing
- Develop manufacturing processes
- Production Scheduling
- Quick Books/Billing, Invoicing and Payroll
- Employee hiring and training
- Developing quality systems
- Quick Books/Billing, Invoicing and Payroll
- Employee hiring and training
- Developing quality systems
Timeline
Owner/President
Metal-Max Inc.
01.1999 - 07.2024
Quality Assurance/Senior Production Manager
Wrayco Industries Inc.
03.1980 - 01.1999
CNC Machine Operator
Crawford Sheet Metal Inc./ Wilkinson Company
06.1975 - 03.1980
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering
The University of Akron
Associate of Applied Science - Computer Programming
The University of Akron
Bachelor of Science - Business Finance ( College Credits Earned)
The University of Akron