Michael "Raz" Razminas Email & Phone Number

Building/Remodel ACE Hardware stores

Consumables reset & store remodels at CVS Pharmacies. Also worked with Advance Auto and Joann Fabrics in remodels and resets.

• Supervised all manufacturing, scheduling, receiving & inventory control activities for a second shift operation of 30 direct labor employees involved in precision machining.
• Developed and implemented a cross shift communication vehicle that passed critical information concerning safety, personnel, machine status & order status from shift to shift
• Crafted and installed reporting device to capture specific machine production results
• Designed and executed reporting mechanism to… Show more Supervised all manufacturing, scheduling, receiving & inventory control activities for a second shift operation of 30 direct labor employees involved in precision.
• Designed and executed reporting mechanism to determine level of finished goods vs. shipping requirements for the next shift
• Created machine specific activity logs that enabled shift activity communications from operator to operator and shift to shift Show less

• Directed the production activities of a 25 person department fabricating 2500 to 3500 parts per day for the construction of bar and food service equipment.
• Defined and put into practice the methodology of capturing productivity results by operator. Utilized this information in performance reviews and problem resolution activities
• Devised a planning device which compared available labor to customer driven demand and highlighted areas of under/over department capacity. This… Show more Directed the production activities of a 25 person department.
• Devised a planning device which compared available labor to customer driven demand and highlighted areas of under/over department capacity. This information was used to make manpower or schedule adjustments
• Set up a system of “color-coding” priority orders. This visual identification alerted the operators to the orders that needed to be completed first to support customer requirements
• Launched the training and implementation of “5S” workplace organization Show less

• Controlled the production activities of a 23 person team engaged in fabricating and assembling medium duty truck frames for General Motors.
• Installed “count- down timers” at work stations which enabled cell workers to achieve production standards
• Trained and implemented “5S” workplace organization

• Managed entire operation of approximately 100 employees engaged in sequencing (build to broadcast) commodities for General Motors Truck Operations. Daily activities included processing 75 in-bound truck shipments and.
• Organized and staffed sequencing cells for optimum efficiency and 100% accuracy
• Organized and staffed shipping/receiving docks to assure 100% on-time delivery to the customer
• Handled all union/management issues with the local UAW… Show more Managed entire operation of approximately 100 employees engaged in sequencing (build to broadcast) commodities for General Motors Truck Operations..
• Handled all union/management issues with the local UAW union
• Assisted in the training and implementation of “5S” workplace organization Show less

• Directed all activities relating to Product Management, New Product Development, Pricing, Forecasting, Market Research and Benchmark evaluations.
• Directed the activities of a complete product portfolio review. Identified under-performing product lines and made recommendations to Senior Management as to the viability of the line
• Traveled to several locations domestically and internationally gathering product enhancement information from current and potential customers
• Managed the… Show more Directed all activities relating to Product Management, New Product Development, Pricing, Forecasting, Market Research and Benchmark evaluations.
• Managed the successful introduction of new or enhanced products to the market Show less

• Managed all Production, Shipping/Receiving, Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Maintenance & Manufacturing Engineering activities for a two-plant fabrication and assembly operation.
• Directed annual and strategic long-range planning, including inventory investment targets and capital improvements
• Generated and executed all direct labor budgets as well as budgets for nine salaried personnel
• Actively supported and directed Employee Action Teams engaged in cost/waste reduction as… Show more Managed all Production, Shipping/Receiving, Purchasing, Production Scheduling, Maintenance & Manufacturing Engineering.
• Actively supported and directed Employee Action Teams engaged in cost/waste reduction as well as quality/productivity enhancement projects
• Participated in Management/Labor contract negotiations

Responsible for the total operation to include manufacturing, shipping, receiving, inventory, route delivery and all office and financial activities.

Bs, Political Science & Math/Secondary Education

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC. Commissioned as an Ensign in the US Naval Reserve in December 1973. Held rank of Batallion S-3 for.

Aa, General