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Tony Cope

Tony Cope

Alcoa,TN

Summary

Positive, upbeat professional with the ability to get the most from supporting staff and peers through encouragement and gratitude. Results-driven manufacturing leader with over 30 years of manufacturing, experienced in automotive parts production as well as powdered metals and casted metals.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Hot Mill Supervisor / Ingot Area Coordinator

Arconic Tennessee
Alcoa, TN
12.2018 - Current
  • Directed daily operations for processing aluminum ingots into sheet coils for automotive and industrial applications.
  • Oversaw production of 25-30 million pounds of aluminum alloyed ingots monthly with hourly and salaried staff.
  • Increased scrap utilization from 63% to 71% within four months.
  • Fostered relationships with union representatives to resolve disputes and promote collaboration.
  • Collaborated with support groups to enhance processes and boost operational efficiency.

Co-Owner

Knox Built Protein Bars
Alcoa, TN
04.2019 - 12.2024
  • Identified market opportunity for new product, driving business growth from $0 to $36K in four years.
  • Developed and nurtured a loyal customer base to enhance retention and satisfaction.

Atomization Supervisor

Royal Metal Powders
Maryville, TN
09.2016 - 12.2018
  • Reduced on-hand work in progress by 54%, raw materials by 53%, and finished goods inventory by 2%.
  • Decreased total inventory from 2.5 million lbs to 1.7 million lbs while increasing production output.
  • Enhanced production efficiency by 5% and minimized raw material usage by 7% in high-margin product M3000.

Shift Foreman/Supervisor

Horsehead Corporation
Rockwood, TN
06.2013 - 09.2016
  • Managed operations of Waelzing process for electronic arc furnace dust from steel industry, eliminating hazardous materials while extracting crude zinc oxide as primary product.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

Pellissippi State Community College
Knoxville, TN
12-2026

Skills

  • Experienced in working with Unions and Labor Relations cooperatively and effectively in good faith
  • Ability to motivate personnel positively to help meet company goals
  • Safety Compliant
  • Quality Control
  • Lean Leadership Academy 2024
  • Crestcom Bulletproof Management Training 2017

Timeline

Co-Owner

Knox Built Protein Bars
04.2019 - 12.2024

Hot Mill Supervisor / Ingot Area Coordinator

Arconic Tennessee
12.2018 - Current

Atomization Supervisor

Royal Metal Powders
09.2016 - 12.2018

Shift Foreman/Supervisor

Horsehead Corporation
06.2013 - 09.2016

Associate of Science - Business Management

Pellissippi State Community College

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