General Manager Manufacturing

Casey Catello
604 Harmony Lane
Pleasantville, CA 94588
(925) 555-1234

PROFILE

Professional with excellent combination of managerial, human relations, analytical, interpersonal, organizational, and planning skills. Successful track record in all phases of operations including new business development - national and international.

EXPERTISE

• Production and Manufacturing Management • Manufacturing
• Product Development • Merchandising
• Quality Control • Business Development

PROFESSIONAL HIGHLIGHTS

FJK International Inc., Scranton, PA
1996 - Present
GENERAL MANAGER
Oversaw the following departments: Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Maintenance, Traffic, Operations, Planning, Sales, Finance, and Office Management. Exclusive decision control. Supervised union/nonunion personnel. Coordinated/directed activities of organization to obtain optimum efficiency and economy of operations and maximize profits. Reviewed/analyzed costs and operational data to ascertain company progress. Determined where reductions in expenditures could be made. Allocated budget. Negotiated union contracts. Conferred with administrative personnel. Hired and dismissed subordinates.

SALES - Handled all phases of sales nationwide, in Mexico and Canada. Oversaw distribution. Assessed needs of clientele and developed new business by employing strong first closings and using innovative strategies. Trained sales subordinates. Inside and outside sales. Handled direct accounts.

FJK International Inc., Scranton, PA
1994 - 1996
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Performed duties of Production Manager/Supervisor concurrently. Oversaw the activities of two Production Supervisors, one Foreman and 38 union personnel. Conferred with Plant Maintenance Manager to establish production and quality control standards. Planned, developed and implemented operating procedures to improve product quality. Reviewed and analyzed production, quality control, maintenance, and operational reports to ascertain cause of nonconformity with product operating specifications. Obtained pertinent data regarding type, quantity, specifications, and delivery date of product ordered. Established priorities and expedited workflow. Revised production schedules as needed. Developed new machines and machinery. Ordered and purchased all equipment, materials and supplies. Worked within allocated budget. Inventory control. Scheduled assignments. Motivated personnel to perform at top efficiency levels. Extensive communications- group, one-to-one interface and via telephone. Troubleshot problems.

Geo Systems, Inc., Harrisburg, PA
1990 - 1994
PLANT AND FACILITIES MANAGER
Hired, trained, motivated, and dismissed personnel. Coordinated, planned, organized, and oversaw the following departments: Manufacturing, Production, Warehouse, Traffic, Maintenance, Operations, Planning, and Office Management. Decision control. Oversaw 200 union personnel (100 per shift) by utilizing extensive knowledge of production technology, methods and procedures. See Production Manager post for other duties.

Baker and Baker Foods, Wheeling, WV
1989 - 1990
WAREHOUSE MANAGER
Oversaw Production, Sampling, Sterilization, and other departments to meet FDA guidelines. Supervised Distribution warehouse. Scheduled vehicle usage. Handled activities of Sales, Record Control and Purchasing departments to ensure availability of merchandise. Reviewed bills for incoming merchandise and customer orders.

Baker and Baker Foods, Wheeling, WV
1988 - 1989
OPERATIONS MANAGER
Trained Managers and Machinery Repairmen at nationwide sites.

Baker and Baker Foods, Wheeling, WV
1987 - 1988
ROUTE SALESMAN/MERCHANDISER

EDUCATION

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA
1994
B.A., Management

Taylor Technical School, Allentown, PA
1985
Diploma, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning

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