1. Michael J. Reola
70 Northhampton Lane, #6, Plainville, CT 06062
860-490-9645
michaelreola@yahoo.com
HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
 16+ years experience as an extrusion operator in a manufacturing and production
environment, 7+ years supervisory experience with more than 20-35 workers
under my supervision and 2+ years scheduling
 First Responder, CPR, First Aid & Bloodborne Pathogen, BST, Lock Out/Tag
Out
 Member of Safety Steering Committee
 Member of Steering team representing Arkema, NA 2007-2009
 Computer skills including Excel, Outlook, Microsoft Office, SAP
 Experienced fork truck operator, hand truck, shop tools, measuring tape
 Excellent math, verbal and written communication skills
 Ability to lift 50lbs unassisted
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
• Responsible for all facets of the successful transition of moving and setting up
two sheet production lines from Kensington, Connecticut to Louisville, Kentucky
• Manage a staff of 20-35 people organized in three shifts, maintain attendance
records, timecards, vacation/personal/sick time, overtime schedules, and conduct
employee reviews
• Perform set ups and change-overs, in-process inspections, provide documentation
• Ensure that production is proceeding optimally and that support services
(maintenance, analysis and supply chain) are provided in the right sequence while
remaining attentive to the requirements of internal and external customers
• Plan and establish work schedules to meet work orders
• Ensure that the production schedule meets quality, turnaround time, cost
effectiveness, safety and environmental requirements
• Optimize the supply chain, especially for reducing inventory
• Solid grasp of health, safety and environmental rules and regulations
• Ensure the safety of personnel and equipment and of the neighborhood, and
protect the environment around their activities
• Ensure that equipment undergoing maintenance is made safe
• Generate work orders for routine and preventative maintenance, as well as repairs
• Maintain a record of open and completed work orders
• Update operating procedures, master records and materials input balance
• Ensure that individual machine operators complete all tasks associated with
running the line
• Ensure all annual training is completed in a timely manner
• Maintain a safe, clean, organized work area throughout the plant and office
• Take active role in and support plant committees, participate in corporate
meetings, planning sessions and department progress update sessions

2. • Communicate daily goals, plans and other information to shop floor workers
• Build and maintain a team approach through respect and communication at all
levels. Supervise, direct, and coordinate activities and personnel in daily
operations in the production department
• Maintain a cooperative working relationship with customers, vendors, employees,
and peers
• Demonstrate good judgment in safeguarding customer, company, vendor and
employee information
• Consistently meet or exceed performance goals and objectives
• Team player with cooperative, participatory and supportive attitude
• Independent thinker: can be counted on to initiate tasks and follow through to
completion with no supervision
• Strong leadership qualities: able to motivate and lead-by-example
• Strive for continual self-improvement and willing to embrace new ideas, not
content to maintain status quo
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
ARKEMA, INC. Louisville, KY
Sheet Production Superintendent July 2012 – January 2015
ARKEMA, INC. Kensington, CT
Production Scheduler/Regrind Manager 2009 – September 2012
Operator/Supervisor June 1999 - 2009
PERROTTI HOME BUILDERS Plainville, CT
Carpenter 1986 – 1999
REOLA CONSTRUCTION Plainville, CT
Foreman/Carpenter 1998-1999
EDUCATION
CHARTER OAK STATE COLLEGE New Britain, CT
2008 - 2009
EASTERN CONNECTICUT STATE UNIVERSITY Windham, CT
1986 - 1988
PLAINVILLE HIGH SCHOOL Plainville, CT
1982 - 1986