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John E. Soler's Resume

I have over twenty years experience in the manufacturing industry and I am presently employed within the laser processing industry. Currently, and for the past four years, my position has been in the capacity of a manufacturing manager. As a manufacturing manager, I have a proven track record of leadership, hands-on experience, analytical problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt quickly in a fast paced manufacturing environment. 

The company which I am presently employed utilizes both CO2 and YAG  C.N.C. lasers to process a variety of products for a diverse group of customers. Throughout my professional career I have demonstrated the needed skills, knowledge, dedication, and hard work necessary to achieve the company's goals and objectives while concurrently utilizing a team-effort approach.

To find out more about my qualifications, please select from the following list.

• Highlights of Qualifications                                       
• Professional Experience                                          
• Employment
• Education
• Certifications
• Contact Information  

Highlights of Qualifications

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Ø      Proven troubleshooting capabilities and Microsoft proficient.

Ø      Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Ø      Trained in ISO 9001, ISO 13485, JIT, TQM, SPC, and Lean Manufacturing.

Ø      Hands-on, analytical style of management.

Professional Experience

    Production Supervisor/Manufacturing Manager Responsibilities

• Functional duties include manufacturing, engineering, quality assurance, and production control.
• Prepare operational schedules and coordinate manufacturing activities to ensure production and quality of products meet specifications.
• Analyze and procure cost effective materials, services, and vendors.
• Plan production operations, establishing priorities and sequences for optimum utilization of manufacturing activities within forecasted budget.
• Ensure the timely delivery and quality of medical, commercial, and aerospace products.
• Assist in the development of strategic and tactical business plans as they relate to equipment, training, new products.
• Resolve operational, manufacturing, and maintenance issues to ensure minimum costs, prevent operational delays and maximize labor efficiencies.
• Utilize company policies to resolve employee differences amongst workers and/or with management.

C.N.C. Laser Operator/Mechanic Skills

• Program and operate Laserdyne 6-axis CO2 Laser and several types of 3-axis CO2 lasers
• Program, setup, and operate Coherent S48 2-axis CO2 laser
• Utilize CAD-CAM Software to program CO2 laser and millgrave

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Employment

Manufacturing  Manager, LFI, Inc., Smithfield, R.I.                                                            2001 to present

Production Supervisor, LaserFare, Inc., Smithfield, R.I.                                                        1997-2001

    Additional position: C.N.C. Laser Operator (1994-1997)

C.N.C. Mechanic, Spirol International, Danielson. CT                                                           1983-1994

    Additional positions: C.N.C. Laser Operator (1987-1994); Shear Operator (1983-1987)

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Education

B.S., Business Administration, Nichols College, Dudley, MA                                                             2005

A.S., Business Administration, Quinebaug Valley Community College, Danielson, CT                         2000

Diploma, Machine Shop, H.H Ellis Regional Vocational Technical High School                                    1983

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Certifications

• ISO 9001 and ISO 13485 (medical)

• TQM

• SPC

• JIT

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Contact Information

John E. Soler                                                                                                    Home Phone: (860) 779-7809

P.O. Box 497                                                                                                   E-mail: soler1001@AOL.com

Dayville, CT 06241                                                                                           

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