Results-focused and technically savvy leader with outstanding team-building skills eager to contribute operations management proficiency toward supporting a dynamic organization in optimizing bottom-line performance.

 

 

         Adept at quality assurance and control, facility management, program leadership, staffing, budgeting, and forecasting.

         Conscientious and hard-working with significant strengths in Lean manufacturing and Kanban.

         Appreciated for strong communication skills, a solid work ethic, and expertise in personnel training and development.

         Harness enthusiasm and energy to build and inspire teams, resolve conflicts, elevate morale, and guide personnel to achieve productivity excellence. 

         Highly skilled at developing and executing procedures, processes, and methodologies to optimize production output and capture measurable cost savings.

         Reputation for superior initiative, hands-on management style, establishing a cooperative climate across multiple departments, and identifying opportunities which will result in long-term benefits for the employer.

         Unwavering commitment to ensuring and balancing safety and quality compliance; enforce adherence to OSHA criteria and conduct frequent safety meetings to maximize awareness and engagement.

         Able to precisely define business/production goals, uncover challenges, propose modifications, and drive solution implementation to achieve measurable and immediate process improvements.

 

 

Borgwarner Transmission Systems                                                                           Bellwood, IL, 1993 to 2009

Test Technician II         (2007 to 2009)

         Assigned and coordinated comprehensive testing of wet friction transmission components in accordance with Laboratory Operating Procedures.

         Diligently steered and monitored strict compliance with QS9001 and OSHA requirements. 

         Conducted and presented trend analyses of test specimens to management and engineers. 

         Applied keen leadership talents toward training, mentoring and monitoring team members in advanced data collection and analyses, sensor calibration, and testing techniques. 

         Employed Lean principles and approaches to drive continuous process improvements.

         Identified $25K departmental savings by installing hoist system to reduce ergonomic constraints and circumvent machine modification.

         Leveraged considerable technical acumen toward recommending and installing computer hardware and software upgrades. 

 

Associate Engineer      (1996 to 2007)

         Demonstrated excellent attention to detail, safety, quality, and productivity in building, upgrading, and repairing high-speed, torque-on-demand, and mechanical clutch testing machines. 

 

Continued

 

Professional Experience continued

 

         Appreciated by chief and application engineers for expeditiously completing test specimens.

         Adhered to established budget parameters in purchasing laboratory supplies of $50K annually.

         Successfully slashed lead time for critical parts from several days to virtually minutes by introducing laboratory supply cabinet.

         Provided training to team members in mechanical clutch testing and data collection and analyses.

         Strategically replaced paper-based log with electronic log sheet enabling efficient retrieval of data from stored network folder.

         Contributed strong computer skills toward installing new workstations, troubleshooting network connectivity issues, and responding to technical support needs from laboratory personnel.

 

Blu-Surf Team Leader         (1993 to 1996)

• Directed, motivated, trained, coached and supervised team in daily production operations for adhesive coat line.
• Drove safety compliance and submitted Appropriation Requests for procurement of OSHA-required respirator masks, tools, and cleaning supplies.
• Considerably reduced process variations for adhesive-coat application by innovatively installing fixed paper guides.
• Exercised sharp analytical thinking abilities to create and implement Kanban pull system for friction material using floor markings and overhead signs.

 

 

M.B.A., Business, Robert Morris Graduate School of Management, Chicago, IL

B.S., Organizational Management, Trinity Christian College, Palos Heights, IL

A.A.S., Computer Maintenance/Electronics Technology, Triton College, River Grove, IL

 

 

GLO-BUS - Developing Winning Competitive Global Business Strategies Simulation

Lean Manufacturing Simulation

MCSE (Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer)

MCP (Microsoft Certified Professional)

 

 

Village Of Broadview Park District, 2008 to Present

Park District Commissioner

• Oversee policy development to ensure quality park services and facilities to village residents. 
• Administer $1.9M budget and guide maintenance and/or repairs of Village s parks and facilities. 
• Researched and uncovered cost savings and revenue-generating opportunities resulting in a balanced budget over previous year. 

• Played an active role in park district receiving $200K grant from State of Illinois.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Dear__________________:

 

I am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in an operations management capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  In advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

As indicated in the accompanying resume, I bring to you solid experience in the manufacturing industry, outstanding achievements in identifying cost savings, and an exemplary blend of talents in Lean methods, employee leadership, quality assurance, safety compliance, and expediting production activities. To complement these qualifications, I offer a steadfast commitment to driving continuous improvements which is paramount in a production environment.

 

As a proactive contributor to your organization, you will find me to be a highly motivated professional committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior self-initiative, unparalleled resourcefulness, and well-honed leadership attributes. I am confident that I could be a valuable asset to <insert name of organization>, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

 

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