My background includes managing 35 employees as Shop Foreman and 4 1/2 years as a Plant Manager of 8 employees in the fast-paced production environment of commerical heat treating. Bringing 26 years of related experience and dedication, meeting and exceeding performance targets. Looking to grow as an individual and a leader.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Plant Manager
HI TecMetal Group (Walker Division)
Cleveland , OH
12.2019 - Current
Oversees employees to maximize team productivity and facility output.
Provides work direction, resolves problems, prepares schedules and supervises operations to complete work for team of 8.
Monitors production schedules, production quality and turn around time.
Handles customer complaints and quality issues.
Assists with order entry, billing and collection of past due invoice.
Maintains equipment such as vacuum furnaces and temper furnaces.
Does contract review and job quoting
Increased monthly sales from $80,000 to 180,000 since taking over as Manager
Operates Vacuums, tempers and gas nitride furnaces.
General Manager
Bodycote Thermal Processing
Covington, GA
04.2024 - 08.2024
Established and maintained effective communication with staff members to ensure efficient operations.
Assisted in the recruitment process by interviewing potential candidates for open positions.
Coordinated training activities for employees to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
Guided management and supervisory staff to promote smooth operations.
Supervised employees through planning, assignments, and direction.
Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Prepared staff work schedules and assigned team members to specific duties.
Reviewed financial statements and sales or activity reports to measure productivity or goal achievement.
Shop Foreman
Kowalski Heat Treating
Cleveland , OH
01.2004 - 05.2019
Managed up to 35 employees across 3 shifts
Assisted our quality department with any production issues.
Operated Vacuums furnaces, both pressure quench and air cool.
Operated Ion nitriding furnace, built loads and broke down loads.
Set up and broke down vacuum furnace loads.
Inspection of hardness on Rockwell A-C scale, 15N, etc.
Operated electric temper furnaces from 300F-1250F.
Have basic maintenance skills.
Helped maintain equipment and do critical repairs.
Operated both sit down and stand up lift trucks.
Ran salt bath furnaces.
Familiar with tools steels, A2, D2,S7, H13, CPM grades, etc.