John Yandora
West Newton
Summary
Dynamic Production Manager with extensive experience at General Carbide, adept at optimizing workflow and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record in staff management and training, with expertise in precision grinding and quality control. Committed to maintaining high safety standards while driving continuous improvement initiatives. Extensive experience in understanding the entire production process to ensure the correct order of operations resulting in reduced production costs and proper scheduling.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Off-shift Production Manager
General Carbide
09.2020 - Current
Supervised workflow management for second and third shifts.
Oversaw off-shift employee operations to ensure seamless workflow.
Head Zeiss Calypso programmer and inspector overnight.
Executed complex form grinding and performed necessary repairs on production jobs.
Facilitated off-shift training sessions for new employees to enhance skill development.
Collaborated with daylight management to facilitate seamless production process transitions.
Capable of training new hires in Surface, OD, ID, Cnc machines, and Zeiss CMM.
Production Manager for Off-shifts
Aggressive Grinding Service
Latrobe, PA
03.2004 - 02.2020
- Directed daily production operations to optimize efficiency and uphold quality standards.
- Executed process improvements to optimize workflow efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Facilitated training and mentorship for staff on safety protocols and operational best practices.
- Orchestrated equipment maintenance schedules to ensure uninterrupted production operations.
- Addressed and resolved issues promptly to enhance operational efficiency.
- Oversaw multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring on-time delivery and adherence to budgetary limits.
Optimized production efficiency by identifying bottlenecks and implementing targeted solutions.
Worked with tolerances up to .00004 on ultra precision jobs.
Worked in Surface, OD, ID, Wire EDM, and Double Disc grinders. As well as Zeiss CMM.
Precision Grinder
A. R. Warner
Latrobe, PA
03.1995 - 02.2003
Precision grinder of high speed steel inserts and cutters.
Expert on angles and compound angles on grinders and water jet machine.
Trained new hires.
Education
General Studies
Westmoreland County Community College
Youngwood, PAGeneral Studies
University of Pittsburgh
Greensburg, PASkills
- Production planning
- Operations management
- Staff management
- Production scheduling
- Dedication to product quality
- Safety management
- Quality control
- Equipment operation
Timeline
Off-shift Production Manager
General Carbide
09.2020 - Current
Production Manager for Off-shifts
Aggressive Grinding Service
03.2004 - 02.2020
Precision Grinder
A. R. Warner
03.1995 - 02.2003
General Studies
Westmoreland County Community College
General Studies
University of Pittsburgh