JOHN A.

KUCHTA
8023 N. Wisner Street
Phone: 847-823-4587
Niles, Illinois 60714 Email
: jkf35446@westpost.net
SKILLS SUMMARY:
More than 20 years experience as manager, supervisor, instructor and trainer wit
h background in operations, warehousing, quality control and academia. Experien
ced in developing and implementing curricula and lesson plans in both academic a
nd corporate environments. Familiar with WordPerfect and some computer programm
ing. Managed both union and non-union environments. Accustomed to working in f
ast-paced environment and successfully handling multiple responsibilities. Able
to effectively communicate with employees, vendors, and customers at all organi
zational levels.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Westwood College of Technology 2001 - 2010
Mathematics/Science Instructor
Responsibilities included: Teaching courses and tutoring students in: Pre Algeb
ra, Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra, College Mathematics, Discre
te Mathematics, Calculus, Physical Science, Earth Science., and Faculty Trainer
- Grading System.
De La Salle Institute 2001
Mathematics Instructor
Responsibilities included: Teaching courses in: Geometry, Pre Calculus, and mu
sic studies.
Unity Manufacturing Company 1998 - 1999
Shipping Foreman
Responsibilities included: Supervision of shipping, warehouse operations, and i
nventory control in a QS9000 environment. Supervised three people. Trained dep
artment personnel. Member of safety committee, negotiation of transportation cl
aims and services to meet customer needs, routing shipments, stock procurement,
inventory control, preparation of special orders, and export documentation inclu
ding custom invoices, export declarations, and certificates of origin (for NAFTA
).
Nation Pizza Products 1995 - 1997
Warehouse Manager.
Responsibilities included: Experienced in facility start-up and management of w
arehouse, distribution, receiving functions, and inventory control operations of
a food production plant, for a six-day, three-shift operation. Inventory 2+ tu
rns per month. Supervision of three supervisors and twenty-one warehouse staff.
Member of safety committee.
Bell Chemical Company 1977 - 1994
Manager Shipping, Receiving, and Distribution.
Responsibilities included: Supervision of shipping, receiving and warehouse ope
rations and inventory control. Supervised fourteen people. Administered Worker
Compensation records and Government compliance reporting. rained plant personn
el including training mandated by EPA. Developed new procedures to increase pro
ductivity and significantly reduce material spoilage and customer complaints.
Kasar Laboratories 1975 - 1977
Quality Control Supervisor.
Responsibilities included: Design and implementation of two Quality Control dep
artments.
(a) In-Process Laboratory - Responsible for physical inspection of tabletting an
d encapsulating process. Supervised two technicians.
(b) Quality Control Department - Inspection of packaging operations. Supervised
five technicians.
2) Label design for generic pharmaceutical products.
3) Trained department personnel.

EDUCATIION:
Illinois Institute of Technology
Studies in Mathematics Education at Master Level.
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Science in General Education
Major: Mathematics
Minor: Business
At commencement, elected to Alpha Sigma Lambda Honor Society.
Oakton Community College
Certificates in Purchasing and Transportation.
Received President's Scholar Award.
Elected to Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society.
Henry George School of Social Science
Certificate in Economics.