Thomas A Copa
Amherst,OH
Summary
Dedicated to any job assigned to me. Very excellent skills at multi- tasking and understanding the importance of working safely. I’m able to make sure my crew or crews are focused on their job at hand and understanding the importance in working safely and productively. I have plenty of experience as a laborer. Union and non-Union but my expertise over the last 35 years has been at the supervision /management level. I have 7 years of experience as a Union representative. I’m very confident within my abilities to get anything done. I’m very good with learning new systems that are required for companies to succeed and continuously improve.
Seasoned Manager familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.
I consider myself a Professional. I know that I would be a great member if added to your successful Team.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
Cleveland, OH
01.2023 - Current
- Supported safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Issued work orders for repairs to plan maintenance of equipment, machinery and vehicles.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
Warehouse Manager/Site Security Representative
BASF Corporation
01.2019 - Current
- For the past 3 years I have managed all in and out going shipments
- I have direct reports from both salary and Union hourly employees
- I have had training in DOT, SAP, and Corporate Security standards for the site.
- Guarded restricted areas to prevent unauthorized entry.
- Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies and regulations.
Production Supervisor
BASF Corporation
Elyria, OH
05.2013 - 01.2019
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored accurate and timely completion of tasks to meet project milestones.
- Established and updated production schedules to meet changing demands.
- Meet with Management team daily to discuss production, forecast, safety, and other topics
- Worked in SAP, asset effectiveness daily Meet with Management team daily to discuss production, forecast, safety, and other topics.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and rectify areas for skill improvement.
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
Production Supervisor
3m
Elyria, OH
06.2011 - 01.2013
- Lead and assigned over 30 employees at any given time
- Handled all scheduling of employees
- Handled all attendance records for accuracy to determine FMLA, vacation, etc.
- Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
- Reviewed individual employee performance to correct issues and enhance productivity.
- Oversaw continuous improvement initiatives in lean environment to drive gains in quality, flow and output.
Production Supervisor
Shiloh Industries
Wellington, OH
05.2007 - 02.2011
- Transfer from Cleveland Shiloh plant
- Lead and assign 21 employees to fast pace heat treat production lines
- Hand's on leadership to assure production goals and exceed expectation
- Once assigned to blade line
- Within one year
- Increased production output 150% and sustained level of output
- Reduced manpower and increased production output on blade line.
Inventory Manager
Shiloh Industries/MTD
Cleveland, OH
06.2003 - 05.2007
- Cycle count all inventory on daily/weekly/monthly schedule
- Forklift duties
- Tag inventory
- Report to Plant and Material/scheduling Managers.
Production Supervisor
Modern Tool & Die
Cleveland, OH
02.1994 - 06.2003
- Lead and assigned 57 employees to production machines, welding, and assembly line's
- To meet daily standards and exceed them
- Trained new employees to assigned positions
- Six Sigma and Lean Management projects
- Along with Waste reduction
- Projects.
Press Operator
Modern Tool & Die
Cleveland, OH
09.1987 - 02.1994
- Ran variety of punch presses
- Line assembler on paint line and seat back line.
Education
High School Diploma -
Marion L. Steele
Skills
- CCTV surveillance
- Investigative skills
- First aid and CPR certified
- Inventory coordination
- Schedule oversight
- Incidents management
- Continuous improvements
- Performance reporting
- Workforce training
- Contract review and recommendations
- Cost reduction and containment
Timeline
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
PPG INDUSTRIES, INC
01.2023 - Current
Warehouse Manager/Site Security Representative
BASF Corporation
01.2019 - Current
Production Supervisor
BASF Corporation
05.2013 - 01.2019
Production Supervisor
3m
06.2011 - 01.2013
Production Supervisor
Shiloh Industries
05.2007 - 02.2011
Inventory Manager
Shiloh Industries/MTD
06.2003 - 05.2007
Production Supervisor
Modern Tool & Die
02.1994 - 06.2003
Press Operator
Modern Tool & Die
09.1987 - 02.1994
High School Diploma -
Marion L. Steele
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