Management/Retail/Maintenance/Technical Specialist

MARK A. RATAJCZAK Bremen, IN 46506 (Home): 574-546-2398 [email protected]

MANAGEMENT/RETAIL/MAINTENANCE/TECHNICAL SPECIALIST

PROFILE Experienced Manager/Supervisor/Maintenance Specialist offers the following key strengths:  Managed/Owned/Operated a diverse, collectibles (small box) retail business.  Managed/Supervised a diverse variety of personnel in a wide variety of businesses and applications.  Proven effective management and communication skills with diverse individuals including: maintenance, production, private sector, military personnel/officers and government dignitaries.  Managed and trained personnel in 5S, Kaizen, ISO and Lean Manufacturing.  Provided pertinent and comprehensive training for employees, customers and military personnel.  Managed selection/implementation/maintenance of electronics/robotics/communications/computers/PLCs.  Food manufacturing experience.  Computer and business software literate (SAP).

EDUCATION INDIANA TECH, Fort Wayne, IN., 2006 Bachelor of Science in Business Administration; Deans List with Honors; Summa Cum Laude.

FULLERTON COLLEGE, Fullerton, CA., 1994 Associate of Science in Electronics; President’s Honor List; Alpha Gamma Sigma Society-Certificates in Microcomputer Technology, Electronics, and Digital Electronics.

CONTROL DATA INSTITUTE, Anaheim, CA. 1984 Associate of Science in Data Processing/Entry; Certificate in Computer Technology.

Additional Professional Development Certificates:  Leadership Journey: Practical Skills for Leadership Success-Van Hooser Associates.  Automated Systems-Fluke Automated Systems, Inc.  Continuous Measurable Improvement Training (CMI)-Hughes Ground System Group, Inc.  PLC, SLC500, MicroLogix (with RS-Logix-500)-Rockwell/Allen Bradley Corporation.  Fanuc Robotics, Inc.-Electrical Maintenance, Programming, and Handling Tool.  FCC 2nd Class License.

RELATED EXPERIENCE TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE, Elkhart, IN. 5/2015-7/2016 Manufacturing, Stamping, Welding Maintenance/Tool & Die/Facilities Supervisor  Managed company personnel, in a very high paced environment.  Involved in major capital projects, machine refurbishments/upgrades/installations/decommissions.

BAY VALLEY FOODS, Plymouth, IN. 2013-2015 Food Processing and Packaging Maintenance/Operations/Facilities Supervisor  Supervised Electricians/Technicians/Mechanics in a food processing industry.  Responsible for preventative and proactive programs and repairs.  Implemented new and existing Kaizen, 5S, ISO, and Environmental programs.  Responsible for quality, safety and on-time delivery company-wide.  Supervised contractors when needed.

INTAT PRECISION INC., Rushville, IN. >(RESIGNED)< 2012-2013 Foundry Maintenance/Facilities/Manufacturing Supervisor  Supervised Electricians/Electronic Technicians/Mechanics in a fast paced environment.  Responsible for preventative and proactive programs and repairs.  Implemented new and existing Kaizen, 5S, ISO, and Environmental programs.  Responsible for quality, safety and on-time delivery company-wide.  Supervised contractors when needed.

DELMONTE CORPORATION, Plymouth, IN. >(RESIGNED)< 2010-2012 Food Manufacturer Electronics/Electrical Maintenance Systems Specialist  Maintain/Program/Implement/Repair electronic, electrical, and mechanical systems and equipment.

BARGER PACKAGING, Elkhart, IN. >(DOWNSIZED)< 2007-2009 Medical Packaging Manufacturer Manufacturing/Operations/Maintenance/Facilities Supervisor  Supervised Form Room, Clean Room, Quality, Maintenance, and Warehouse on 2nd/3rd shift.  Implemented/restructured Lean Manufacturing, 5S, TPQ, TQM, and TPM principles/processes to generate JIT/on-time product manufacturing, increased machine efficiency, quality improvement, reduced variation, and waste reduction, which resulted in consecutive $1 Million months.

GUNITE CORPORATION, Elkhart, IN. >(CLOSED)< 2004-2006 Manufacturing, Machining and Assembly Facility 1998-2000 Maintenance/Manufacturing Supervisor & Robotics Systems Specialist  Lead (2nd/3rd shift) for the Electronics Department and related personnel.  Supervised equipment and project implementation, scheduling, performance, repairs, and PMs.  Proactively maintained PLC equipment, communications/computer/Fanuc Robotic systems.

DWYER INSTRUMENTS, Wakarusa, IN. >(ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS)< 2002-2004 Monitoring/Measuring Devices Manufacturer Surface Mount Engineering/Robotics Systems Specialist  Supervised SMT, maintenance and facilities programs/processes/repairs.  Evaluated and initiated corrective action on product/process/systems problems.  Managed/performed repairs and PM’s on SMT (Tyco/Quad) equipment/systems.  Evaluated/modified existing KanBan system for more efficient operation.  Reduced costs on robotic/facilities/maintenance repairs.  Implemented improved processes to the SMT department resulting in JIT/on-time status.

SIBLEYS, South Bend, IN. >(CLOSED)< 2000-2002 2000-2002 Foundry Maintenance/Manufacturing/Facilities Manager & Systems Automation Specialist  Managed 5 maintenance personnel and 20-30 production personnel.  Implemented Lean/5S/TPQ/TQM/TPM manufacturing procedures and processes.  Supported, programmed, and repaired networked PLC, Panel-View and Flex I/O systems.  Supported systems include: Sinto/Hunter Molding and Isocure Core; Mitsubishi, Allen Bradely, and Mazak CNCs; Ajax and Induction Furnaces; Pollution/Belt/Sand/Compressor/Milling Systems.  Reduced expenditures by performing equipment implementation, repair, and support.

FANTASIA FUNNYWORKS, South Bend, IN. >(CLOSED)< 1994-1998 Collectibles/Antiques/Retail Establishment Owner/Manager  Responsible for managing, new product implementation, purchasing, marketing, advertising, payroll, inventory control, customer service, and daily operations of a specialized collectibles/retail business.

HUGHES GROUND SYSTEMS GROUP, INC., Fullerton, CA. >(CLOSED)< 1981-1994

Government Contractor for Department of Defense Projects Project Manager/Manufacturing Manager/Supervisor/Liaison & Senior Systems Support Specialist  Managed 10-100 associates/military personnel during development/field-testing of various DOD projects.  Project/Process Manager for projects/field-tests, timeframes, budget adherence, and personnel; including equipment implementation/repair/modification and software implementation/modification, contributing to on-going and new military contracts.  Manager/Trainer for personnel in IS0 9000 standards, 5S, and Lean Manufacturing concepts.  Liaison to government dignitaries and military leaders on various Department of Defense projects.  Identified/resolved critical errors in software programs, being developed, resulting in military acceptance.  Developed machine language programs resulting in significant cost reductions.  Held project sensitive Top Secret/ Secret and Communications Secret security clearances.