Steve Pisca

About Steve Pisca

Experienced operational professional with 18+ years in leading teams in world class CTO JIT manufacturing. Successful in improving safety performance, on-time deliveries, quality, and earnings through Six Sigma/Lean initiatives. Recognized as a high energy leader that motivates team members to become engaged at identifying waste and driving it out of the Value Stream. Experience in launching satellite expansions and turnaround of a bankrupt acquisition. Enjoys learning new things and mentoring people to reach their highest potential. Seeking a position that utilizes my strengths to lead a team(s) to be world class. Key Competencies: Financial analysis, Operational planning/budgeting, EBITDA growth, Lean Manufacturing, JIT Manufacturing, Value Stream Management, Safety excellence, P&L reporting, New products introduction, Kaizen facilitator, Leadership development/mentoring, resource coordination, Six sigma training, conflict resolution, R/D facilitator, team building, SOX compliancy, Multi-site leadership, Operational startups, Environmental/Safety Auditor.

Experience

1. Plant Manager

   Rust-Oleum Corporation

   Mar 2017 — Present · Minneapolis, MN, US

   Leads approximately 60 team members producing, testing, and shipping floor coatings systems in both MTS and MTO segments. Introducing and training staff members in lean manufacturing tools to drive out wastes in our operations. Reduced backorder files by 83% in first 4 months. Led new plant building infrastructure design and planned plant move to new location.Successfully moved plant and started production back up in 2 days. Led team through SAP implementation on-time and within budget. Consolidated another Rust-Oleum plant (Tulsa) into Brooklyn Park facility.

Education

• University of Minnesota

  Bachelor's degree, Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology

  1998 — 2002

Skills

• Product Development
• Leadership
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Plant Management
• Continuous Improvement
• Jit CTO Manufacturing
• Safety Management Systems
• Kaizen Leadership
• Planning Budgeting & Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Coaching & Mentoring
• Manufacturing
• Operations Management
• P & L Oversight
• Six Sigma
• Team Building
• Management
• Lean Six Sigma
• 5s
• Strategic Planning
• Business Process Improvement
• Customer Service
• Lean Manufacturing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Engineering
• Project Management
• Root Cause Analysis
• Capital Projects