John N. Perchak

Over 20 years of experience as an Industrial Engineer, Maintenance Manager, Project Coordinator/Supervisor, Inspection, and manager at various levels. Manufacturing processes include plastic injection molding, brick molding, automated assembly, stamped/formed/welded metal components, wire cutting, conveyance systems, and conduit extrusion.

Non Destructive Inspection - Vallourec - Youngstown, OH

(2023-10)

Responsible for the inspection of pipe used in the oil and gas industry utilizing visual, electromagnetic, and ultrasonic methods

Non Destructive (Sonic) Tester - Howmet Aerospace - Niles, OH

(2022-10 - 2023-10)

Responsible for sonic testing of titanium products (bars, ingots, plates) used in the aerospace industry.

Production Operator - Everlast Roofing - Orwell, OH

(2021-07 - 2022-10)

Responsible for the production of soffit, downspout, and trim on various pieces of equipment. Responsible for the maintenance and preventative maintenance of equipment.

Production Supervisor - Brentwood Originals - Youngstown, OH

(2021-03 - 2021-06)

Responsible for the employees in the manufacture of an assortment of pillows. Assure materials and the proper manpower are adequate to meet production needs.

Route Sales Associate - Frito Lay - Hubbard, OH

(2020-01 - 2021-03)

Responsible for the delivery, billing, and merchandising of product in several local stores. Also required to track and maintain product inventory.

Production Operator - Vallourec (MICS) - Girard, OH

(2018-08 - 2019-02)

Responsible for the production of threaded, seamless pipe used in the oil and gas industry

Facility Services / Appliance Delivery - Lowe's - Warren, OH

(2016-07 - 2018-08)

Responsible for the Maintenance of building, including repairs and cleanliness. Oversee contracted services performing work on building and grounds. Determine routes of delivery, balance loads between drivers, and install appliances.

Plant Engineering Manager - Harbison Walker International - Windham, OH

(2015-04 - 2015-12)

Responsible for the Maintenance of equipment, warehouse, and building repairs and upgrades. Provide engineering solutions to various production problems and improvements in the overall process flow, including material conveyance and plant safety. Utilize MP2 software to measure and record metrics involving PM completion and maintenance repair calls, track KPI's. Direct Reports: EH&S Mgr, Maintenance Mgr, Mold shop Mgr, Purchaser, Electrical Engineer

Facilities Manager - Manitowoc - Cleveland, OH

(2013-03 - 2015-04)

Responsible for the Maintenance of equipment and warehouse in a 250,000 sq. ft. facility reporting directly to the Director of Operations. Receive quotes and oversee contracted work, development of a preventative maintenance and work order program, meet with union leadership in resolving labor issues and safety concerns.

• Initiate a new Preventative Maintenance and Work Request Order System

Maintenance Supervisor/Mfg Engineer - Manitowoc - Cleveland, OH

(2013-03 - 2015-04)

Lead a team of hourly maintenance employees, prioritizing workload, schedule P.M.'s, and training. Continuous improvement projects involving changes to work methods, lean concepts, 5S, and process layout.

• KPI – 100% of all safety work orders complete in less than 2 weeks
• 85% of all new work orders complete in 2 weeks
• All inspection PM's completed weekly

Project Manager Supervisor/PM Coordinator/Asset Manager - Harley Davidson Motor Company - York, PA

(2008-10 - 2010-04)

• Lead, support, and supervise the efforts of a team of project managers made up of engineers and technicians
• Coordinate the efforts of various groups in the organization to ensure project completion and timeliness
• Provide initial screening of projects requested by engineering; balance the workload among project managers
• Interview new candidates; evaluate and motivate the performance of existing employees
• Represent the group during safety meetings with both union and management representatives
• Initiate new PM's and modify existing PM's at the request of engineering and maintenance (AS400)
• Schedule PM's to level the workload of the various trades throughout the year
• Initiate an electronic library for the storage of information on all capitalized equipment including new asset requests, new PM requests and history; securing information as required by corporate management
• Lead a project to eliminate the contracting of HVAC preventative maintenance work saving over $120,000 annually (contracted work performed in-house)

Maintenance Supervisor - Delphi / Packard Electric Division of General Motors - Warren, OH

(1998-01 - 2008-10)

• Lead/motivate teams of 20 – 30 skilled and unskilled trades employees
• Oversee maintenance of production equipment, completion of preventative maintenance procedures
• Prioritize the order of maintenance calls to minimize downtime effects on cost, assign workloads
• Present safety topics; schedule employees for safety meetings, physicals, training
• Work directly with hourly employees on resolving labor issues; Progressive discipline issued when necessary
• Support lean initiatives in minimizing maintenance cost per piece
• Oversee housekeeping of 70,000 sq ft of office space, 1.1 million sq ft of production floor space, and grounds

Sr. Industrial Engineer / Manufacturing Engineer - Delphi / Packard Electric Division of General Motors - Warren, OH

(1995-06 - 1998-01)

• Lead/Support synchronous concepts and lean manufacturing principles to improve cost effectiveness
• Plant Layout design using AutoCAD, train operators, author work instructions, create visual aids
• Work directly with the hourly workforce to solve problems regarding work content, ergonomics, operator/machine interfaces, and production requirements
• Establish hourly production rates through the use of Time Studies, Random Sampling, Delay Studies
• Economic justification of equipment, Make vs. Buy analysis, Determine headcount requirements
• Lead/support continuous improvement projects, Cost estimation of new parts and engineering changes
• Coordinate Cost and Investment reduction programs, Plant Layout design utilizing AutoCAD
• Coordinate activities with construction on the installation and rearrangement of equipment
• Forecast monthly expenditures
• Appointed Cost & Investment Reduction Coordinator for 3 Plants
• Developed an Excel based system to both perform labor estimates and process prototype

Manufacturing Supervisor - Delphi / Packard Electric Division of General Motors - Warren, OH

(1995-06 - 1998-01)

• Track production numbers
• Verify sufficient inventory of components to meet production schedules
• Provide operators with daily assignments
• Discipline employees for breaking Shop Rules

M.B.A. - Youngstown State University

B.S. - Industrial Engineering - Penn State University