KRUSZYNSKI
3021 State Road 590, Apt 332 j Clearwater, FL 33759 j (727) 253-5336 j rkruszyns
ki@tampabay.rr.com
Director of Manufacturing and Operations
Results-oriented, seasoned Director of Manufacturing and Operations with outstan
ding background in developing strategic plans to increase efficiency and product
ivity. Proven track record of excellence in the implementation of Lean Manufact
uring Programs and developing strategic plans. Recognized as a leader in the ma
nagement of production, manufacturing engineering, quality and supply chain mana
gement. Outstanding ability to transition traditional manufacturing processes t
o build-to-order processes.
STRENGTHS/KNOWLEDGE/KEY SKILLS
j Medical and Instrumentation Equipment Management
j DOD Electronics and Communication Systems
j Metric-Driven and Financial Reports
j Quality Initiatives and Quality Assurance
j Program and Project Management
j Lean Six Sigma V Certified Lean Sensei - TPS
j Manufacturing and Process Engineering
j Materials and Supply Chain Management
PROFESSIONAL HISTORY
Digilab Genomic Solutions, Inc., Holliston, Massachusetts (2006 to 2008)
Director of Manufacturing
j In this turnaround situation established a reputation of expertise for outstan
ding contributions during Union Biometrica, Inc. and Genomic Solutions, Inc. com
bination of three business units into one asset for future purchase by Digilab G
lobal, Inc. in 2007.
j Managed the production, manufacturing, manufacturing engineering and supply ch
ain management, as well as quality departments in the manufacturing process of m
ulti-optioned robotic instrumentation, built-to-order specifically for clients i
n Bio/Pharmaceutical Research.
j Closed and moved a United Kingdom Business to Holliston, Massachusetts within
a 90 day period through exceptional ability to transfer six product lines and sp
are parts manufacturing for ten legacy products.
j Reduced company supplier base by 20% and incoming freight charges by 11%, dire
ctly contributing to cost savings for the company and increased client service.
j Implemented cellular manufacturing and point-of-use (POU) stocking for 15 prod
uct lines through Lean Manufacturing practices, resulting in an average 30% redu
ction in material handling and build time.
j Contributed actively to the implementation of a new materials requirement plan
ning system and the development of a sales and customer service management proce
ss and financial controls to ensure cost effectiveness.
j Assumed essential management roles in manufacturing engineering capacity such
as generating manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions, dev
eloping plant and office layouts, and resolving supplier related product quality
issues.
Medica Corporation, Inc., Bedford, Massachusetts (2005 to 2006)
Director of Production
j Directed Production including overseeing Manufacturing Engineering, Materials,
Supply Chain, and Documentation Control Departments responsible for producing C
lass II medical devices and associated products such as blood gas analyzers, ele
ctrolyte analyzers, electrochemical sensors, and reagents.
j Converted a multi-optioned analyzer build process from a one month finished go
ods inventory consisting of 90 to 100 systems to a build-to-order process throug
h Lean Manufacturing strategies, resulting in a $50,000 reduction in work in pro
gress inventory.
j Reduced material handling by 30% through the implementation of point-of-use st
ocking (POU) for all manufacturing cells.
j Redesigned a reagent packing and filling line by leading a Value Stream Mappin
g and Kaizen Event which directly reduced labor by 20% and converted the cell to
a build-to-order process for 26 different products.
j Conducted weekly quality and product support reviews along with improvements t
o the Field Quality and Yield Reporting System, which resulted in a 50% decrease
in warranty reserve expenses.
j Reduced inventory by 24% and contributed to a 30% sales growth by meeting on-t
ime shipping goals and delivering products that meet and exceed client expectati
ons.
j Resolved over 130 quality, process, and material issues through the introducti
on of visual boards in blood analyzer final assembly cells and introduction of d
aily quality metrics and weekly Pareto Charts to track trends indicating a need
for corrective action.
j Participated actively in the new product introduction process (NPI) through th
e Manufacturing Engineering role and ability to develop innovative manufacturing
processes and production cell designs.
Rapor, Inc., New Britain, Connecticut (2001 to 2004)
Director of Operations
j In this company startup directed subcontract manufacture and field service dep
artment including managing profits and losses, achieving 100% on time delivery a
nd installation of all Rapid Access Portal Security Systems.
j Restructured and managed electro mechanical subcontractor manufacturing proces
s to include areas such as sourcing, development, costing, contract negotiations
, schedules, and design changes.
j Utilized design for manufacturability and design for excellence strategies to
reengineer an existing product design by achieving a 30% reduction in cost of go
ods sold.
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