JACEK RULKOWSKI

748 June Terrace Lake Zurich, IL 60047

224-688-0727 jra5c6ea@westpost.net
PRODUCTION MANAGER
Leading with Integrity and Personal Example
PROFILE
A results-oriented and accomplished Production Manager with broad-based expertis
e in organizational and staff supervision, lean manufacturing, strategic plannin
g, forecasting and budgeting, safety, and quality assurance. Able to remain calm
and work well in high-pressure situations, constantly seeking new challenges an
d process improvements. Professionally driven with a strong work ethic and the
desire to exceed expectations in all aspects of any endeavor.
* Adept at quickly and successfully responding to ever changing environments and
situations, able to consistently achieve goals and meet critical project deadli
nes. Able to work with, motivate and mentor diverse professional teams, while le
ading by example as an Individual Contributor.
* A builder of high performance production teams and a Natural Leader and Mentor
who thrives in environments requiring a high level strategist and a big picture
thinker. A welcome addition to any team, able to perform in any role to ensure
project success and on-time delivery.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Development * Plant Management * Strategic Planning * Project Management
* Budget Oversight
P&L * Process Improvement * Distribution Management * SAP * Scheduling * Intern
al Communications
New Product Development * Quality Assurance * Lean Manufacturing * 5S and Kanban
Principles
Network Administration * OEM and Inventory Management * Staff Training
Vendor Relations * Promotions and Advertising
Team Leadership
EXPERIENCE
PMC Gage Incorporated Elk Grove Village, IL
2009
PMC Gage is a manufacturer and calibrator of gages, metrology equipment and inst
ruments, which acquired Kennametal Inc.'s gage business in 2009 to increase thei
r presence in the industrial gaging market.
Plant Manager
Direct and coordinate Plant-wide Operations to accomplish company goals. Respons
ible for manufacturing, inside sales, engineering, quality, purchasing and distr
ibution, as well as supporting functions: planning, maintenance, IT, Environment
al Health and Safety, as well as additional financial and HR responsibilities.
* Achieved 98% On-Time Delivery for Custom Solutions and Standard products, redu
ced C/S Lead Time below 10 days and Inventory Turns to less than six days.
* Led several large-scale company projects, implemented SAP, closed Chicago oper
ations, and reduced inventory by 45% in six months.
* Fostered a well-trained and motivated diverse staff, developed incentive pay a
nd succession plans.
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Kennametal Incorporated Elk Grove Village, IL
1995 - 2009
Kennametal Inc. is a leading global supplier of tooling, engineered components a
nd advanced materials that are consumed in production processes, providing a bro
ad range of technologically advanced tools, tooling systems and engineering serv
ices.
Project/Production Manager
Provided leadership, production control, engineering, and technical expertise fo
r multiple, domestic and international gage projects focusing on process improve
ment, quality assurance, productivity, and cost savings through lower inventorie
s, improved systems accuracy and field service response times. Responsible for N
etwork Administration, and Environmental Healthy Safety coordination.
* Tested and implemented SAP projects throughout the company and subsequently di
rected training for all employees.
* Developed standard engineered product to reduce lead times from 12 weeks to th
ree weeks.
* Implemented and maintained ASK system operations.

EDUCATION
Business Technology Degree Wroclaw University of Technology, Poland

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION

Effective Management Course for Managers and Supervisors
Northwestern Business College
Computer Infotech Course
The Aquarius Institute of Computer Science
A+ Hardware Certification
The Aquarius Institute of Computer Science
EHS, Production, IT, ASK and Lean Project Training
Kennametal Incorporated

AWARDS
Talent of the Year 2007
Outstanding Contribution to Lead Time Reduction
Kennametal Incorporated - Metalworking Solution, Support Group