Samuel Occhiato
Mooresville,NC
Summary
Professional Manufacturing Manager/Supervisor with excellent blend of manufacturing, materials and planning experience. Strong lean manufacturing knowledge and management of both union and non union employees. Experience includes worldwide responsibility focused on operations service improvement and customer satisfaction
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Training Specialist
Pactive Evergreen
05.2024 - Current
- Evaluated training effectiveness using feedback surveys and assessments, making continuous improvements as needed.
- Developed training handbooks, computer tutorials and reference materials.
- Assessed additional needs based on training progress and collaborated with management to meet requirements.
- Spearheaded updates to existing training materials to maintain relevance with industry best practices and evolving organizational needs.
Site Manager
KODIAKOOLER
12.2020 - 04.2023
- Managed all aspects of NC Site including Labor, Labor relations , building maintenance, efficiency.
- Daily production reporting to measure efficiency and staff performance
- Conducted Daily site safety meetings with team members, fostering open communication channels for efficient problem-solving and progress updates.
- Reduced safety incidents by conducting regular site inspections and enforcing strict adherence to safety protocols.
- Interviewed, hired, and trained new workers. Assumed responsibility for personnel deployed to work site
- Kept sites compliant with OSHA, state, and local regulations to prevent unnecessary risks.
Manufacturing Manager
Classic Stone Creations
09.2019 - 09.2020
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Tracked new material shipments and coordinated flow of materials at different stages of manufacturing to align with procurement expectations.
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
Warehouse/Production Manager
New York Air Brake
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
Manufacturing Manager
Prysmian Group
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Managed all aspects of telecom wire manufacturing division Supervised production team of 120 Direct reports inclusive of floor supervisors, production leads, production staff process technicians.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Developed and implemented plans to execute production schedules.
- Set product standards, examining samples of raw products and processing tests, to monitor quality of finished products.
Business Unit Manager
Johnson & Johnson
07.2004 - 08.2014
- Overall responsibility of Medical Device / surgical wire
- Direct supervision and management of 40 manufacturing Operators.
- Safety Lead for all manufacturing operations.
- Resolve conflicts between Johnson & Johnson and Amalgamated Clothing and textile workers Union Step II grievances.
- Production Planning and scheduling for Micro Needles and Wire Mill
- Audit Lead and point of contact for ISO900, OSHA, FDA
Manufacturing Buyer/Planner
Johnson & Johnson
07.1984 - 07.2004
- Built long-term supplier relationships with vendors to establish quality and competitive pricing.
- Collaborated with internal departments to better understand needs and determine purchasing requirements.
- Reduced procurement costs through strategic sourcing, competitive bidding, and effective negotiations.
- Developed strong relationships with suppliers to secure favorable pricing terms and conditions for the company''s benefit.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater Raritan High School West
Bridgewater, NJ06.1983
Skills
- JDEdwards
- SAP
- MFG/PRO
- Procurement
- Program facilitation
- Job training
- Technical training
- Kaizen Training
- Kanban
- computer training
Timeline
Training Specialist
Pactive Evergreen
05.2024 - Current
Site Manager
KODIAKOOLER
12.2020 - 04.2023
Manufacturing Manager
Classic Stone Creations
09.2019 - 09.2020
Warehouse/Production Manager
New York Air Brake
04.2018 - 08.2019
Manufacturing Manager
Prysmian Group
08.2014 - 01.2017
Business Unit Manager
Johnson & Johnson
07.2004 - 08.2014
Manufacturing Buyer/Planner
Johnson & Johnson
07.1984 - 07.2004
High School Diploma -
Bridgewater Raritan High School West
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