JOSEPH J.

MCCAFFERY III 2
402 Milam Street, #4321
Houston, TX 77006
telephone: 330.807.8886
email: joe@socratescafeonline.com

METALS INDUSTRY
CEO / PRESIDENT / GENERAL MANAGER
"Hire and surround yourself with the best and commit to excellence"~ J. McCaffer
y
Hands-on, straightforward, in the trenches, totally committed senior operating e
xecutive. Offers a solid track record of unparalleled expertise and leadership i
n manufacturing and operations. Provides robust organizational effectiveness. Cr
eates strong organizational health and vitality. Understands why and what is nee
ded to effect change that involves all stakeholders. Relies on common sense, kno
wledge, education, experience, simplicity, persistence, prevention and focused i
mprovement to develop a flexible but structured organization that attracts vendo
rs, employees, and most importantly, customers. Known for ability to simplify th
e complex. Analytical and perceptive; perceives future needs and develops effect
ive growth strategies to successfully maintain profitability and stability throu
gh market penetration and targeted development.
INDIVIDUAL STRENGTHS
* Disciplined innovator.
* Natural leader, great communicator, real people person, seeks out opportunity.
* Takes full personal responsibility - "buck stops here."
* Hands-on, face-to-face, in the trenches involvement and direction at all organ
izational levels.
* Absolute open door and open mind policy.
* Develops strong direct relationships with, and takes responsibility for, major
customers and significant suppliers - acts as Chief Customer Officer.
* Works with and through people - "leads people...manages things".
* Incredibly action orientated and results driven.
* Robust attitude.
CAREER SYNOPSIS
AMISTCO SEPARATION PRODUCTS Inc., Alvin, TX. August 2008 - present
VP / General Manager
As VP / General Manager of Amistco (designs, engineers, and manufactures mass tr
ansfer, profile wire, and mist elimination products for the petro-chemical indus
try,) have complete P/L responsibility and full departmental oversight with emph
asis on manufacturing and operations. Positioned in chief operating role to driv
e company expansion.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Fully implemented company wide ERP (global shop) system.
* Piloted major revamp project including design, engineering, and manufacturing
for Shell Global Systems at Deer Park, TX.
* Co-developed and implemented "fast track" manufacturing program for refinery t
urn-around.
* Anticipate 20 - 30 % revenue enhancement.
* Decreased COGS in excess of 15 %.
* Rationalized company personnel for enhanced utilization.
JOSEPH J. MCCAFFERY III 2
402 Milam Street, #4321
Houston, TX 77006
telephone: 330.807.8886
email: joe@socratescafeonline.com

SINGER STEEL CO., Streetsboro, OH. July 2007 - June 2008

VP Operations
As VP Operations of Singer Steel (metals distribution, processing, and metalwork
ing facility,) had complete responsibility for all operations including manufact
uring, logistics, personnel, quality control, maintenance, and equipment upgrade
. Installed a RBI .500" x 72" Stretcher - Leveler, CTL line and corresponding SC
S (sheet cleaning) line and brought to full production with fully trained staff.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Installed and brought into full production major equipment acquisition. Comple
tely trained new operating personnel and implemented second shift production str
ategy. Project completed twelve percent under budget.
* Realigned operations personnel and effected fully trained maintenance departme
nt saving company approximately five percent of operating budget.
* Increased productivity almost twenty percent through enhanced scheduling syste
m.
TOLEDO BLANK, INC., Toledo, OH. 1976 - 2006
President / GM
As General Manager of Toledo Blank, Inc. (metal stamping/tool & die/fabrication/
assembly manufacturing company,) developed, grew, and had full responsibility fo
r all operations and departments of all facilities. Increased customer base to i
nclude GE, Trane, Copeland, Carrier, Bristol Compressors and Tecumseh Products a
nd the major automotive OEMs. Developed Toledo Blank to become an industry leade
r with a reputation for innovation in both manufacturing processes and customer/
technical service and support.
HIGHLIGHTS
* Built, grew, and directed what became a company with combined revenues in exce
ss of fifty million dollars and which served as a tier one and two in both the a
utomotive and appliance market segments.
* Multiple customer and supplier awards: Best in Class/Supplier of the Year - Co
peland Corp., GE, Trane, Daimler-Chrysler, and National Steel Corp.
* Twice nominated for the Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award.
* Developed strategy successfully marginalizing a 25-year in-trenched labor unio
n.
* Established a sophisticated learning center/education facility to encourage an
d promote new learning opportunities and training for all employees, customers a
nd suppliers.

JOSEPH J. MCCAFFERY III 2

402 Milam Street, #4321
 Houston, TX 77006
telephone: 330.807.8886
email: joe@socratescafeonline.com

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
Indiana University, Bloomington, IN
Master of Education (Psychology Major)
Bachelor of Arts (Psychology & Political Science), College of Arts & Sciences
Bowling Green State University, Bowling Green, OH
Advanced Management Degree
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
President's Forum, Harvard University
PROFESSIONAL & COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
World President's Organization (WPO)
Young President's Organization (YPO)
Trustee - Teamsters Health & Welfare Fund
Councilman and Vice-Mayor, Village of Ottawa Hill, OH
Various Community Social and Charitable Organizations

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