Rick J. Sitek
Manufacturing Manager
Erie,PA
Summary
Effective Professional Manager with over 20 years of manufacturing. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction and passionate at achieving goals. Is prepared to explore the next level of career path. I possess shop floor, supervisory and manager experience in a union and non-union plants. Matrixed Organization management. Possess an uncompromising commitment and integrity while striving to achieve Safety, Quality Financial and Volume goals. Foster a team environment while pursuing all company’s goals as well as internal and external customer expectations utilizing Lean manufacturing principals, KPI’s, creative solutions to complex problems and strong mechanical background.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Lead Flow Leader
General Electric Transportation
Erie, PA
08.2010 - 01.2021
- With Materials, Quality and Business manager experience
- Maintained safe work environment going over 1 year without recordable
- Lead with daily safety contacts and Weekly Safety presentations
- Maintaining production schedules to achieve 99.2% of IOP over 3-year period and Zero missed customer commitments
- Lean manufacturing team design, implementation of standard work, improved process flow and reduced work scope
- Cost reductions favorable competitive business
- Provided daily financial reviews of production and customer demands to lead business successful financial segment within GE propulsion Department for 2 straight years.
- Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork
- Led projects and analyzed data to identify opportunities for improvement
- Created spreadsheets using Microsoft Excel for daily, weekly and monthly reporting
- Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins
- Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
- Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic
- Worked flexible hours; night, weekend, and holiday shifts
Process Technical Advisor
Adecco Engineering & Technical, General Electric Transportation
Erie, PA
08.2008 - 06.2009
- Maintained safe work environment with daily safety contacts driving accident free over 1 year
- Maintaining production schedules
- Design and implementation of standard work
- Performed cross functional job duties of Materials Technical Advisor, Quality Technical Advisor and filled in as Department Manage
Production Manager
Sterling Technologies
Lake City, PA
07.2007 - 04.2008
- Scheduled and managed daily activities for entire plant
- There were three production machines and 6 departments
- Improved plant layout utilizing lean manufacturing practices
- These changes increased efficiency and reduced labor cost and manufacturing waste
- Maintained safe work environment
- Developed Training models for new employees and developed existing employees in order to maintain safe and smooth flow of product
- Controlled labor budget below goal of 22%
- Reduced internal waste from avg. down from $28,000 to $14,000, resulting in 50% savings
- Improved machine time scheduling for shorter lead time for customer’s products.
- Sourced materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands
- Implemented program changes to identify and quickly resolve root cause issues bottlenecking production levels
- Implemented quality improvement changes to minimize product defect rates
- Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees and worked with Human Resources to meet changing production schedules
Production Supervisor
GAF Building Materials Corporation
Erie, PA
11.1998 - 03.2007
- Scheduled and managed daily activities of forty production employees
- There were two production lines and 4 departments
- Developed Training models for new employees and cross train existing employees in order to maintain safe and smooth flow of product
- Maintained safe work environment
- Portray SAFETY FIRST attitude
- Responsible for insuring that raw material usage is within specifications of BOM
- Conducted Daily Production reports for corporate managers
- Member of First Response Team for accidents and natural disasters
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products
- Prepared in advance for and addressed production problems, material deficits, equipment failures and unavoidable delays
- Oversaw equipment modifications and upgrades
- Monitored materials use to identify concerns and keep costs low
- Boosted production throughput and quality by revamping procedures and monitoring strategies
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents
Quality Control Lab Technician
GAF
Erie, PA
05.1998 - 11.1998
- Performed monthly product quality audits as well as daily raw material, in process and finished product testing
- Ran plant trials and multi-variable testing
- Continuous Improvement: Safety, Quality, Cost and Quantity
- Successfully trialed and began to manufacture 2 new products through continually improving manufacturing process.
- Performed technical and quality systems audits of laboratory.
- Completed recordkeeping, filing, and data entry duties.
- Liaised between quality control and other departments and contractors, providing project updates and consultation.
- Inspected incoming raw material and compared against standards to meet regulatory requirements.
Production Worker
GAF
Erie, PA
06.1993 - 05.1998
- Successfully performed variety of labor, machine operator positions relevant to manufacturing product.
- Operated Bobcat , Pay Loader and Tow Motor
- Alternate union steward, Contract Negotiating Committee member.
Education
IT Management - IT Management And Business
Erie Business Center
Erie, PA 10.2009 - 05.2011
High School Diploma -
Cathedral Prep High School
Erie, PA 08.1986 - 06.1990
Skills
Manufacturing management
Production line management
Metrics management
OSHA regulations
Strong leadership abilities
Root Cause Analysis
Training skills
Data-driven
Project Management
Quality assurance training
Operations management
Timeline
Lead Flow Leader
General Electric Transportation
08.2010 - 01.2021
IT Management - IT Management And Business
Erie Business Center
10.2009 - 05.2011
Process Technical Advisor
Adecco Engineering & Technical, General Electric Transportation
08.2008 - 06.2009
Production Manager
Sterling Technologies
07.2007 - 04.2008
Production Supervisor
GAF Building Materials Corporation
11.1998 - 03.2007
Quality Control Lab Technician
GAF
05.1998 - 11.1998
Production Worker
GAF
06.1993 - 05.1998
High School Diploma -
Cathedral Prep High School
08.1986 - 06.1990