Experience — John T. Muraski

November 2020 — Present

Workflow Automation Analyst

Logisolve · Client: 3M Manufacturing

Dual-certified Savigent Workflow & Engine Developer — one of a small number globally. Solo developer across multiple 3M plants with 125+ workflows, 100+ engine actions, and 40,000+ lines of production C# code running 24/7.
Built full end-to-end production data automation for a 3-stage continuous manufacturing line (Mixer → Cooker → Wrapper), integrating OPC machine signals with MES order management — cascading order generation, BOM retrieval, inventory consumption, and closeout from a single operator selection.
Built machine monitoring system tracking real-time status across a dozen plant workcenters, uncovering hundreds of hours of previously invisible downtime and enabling productivity improvements worth over $1M/month.
Automated workcenter reporting that eliminated 30–45 minutes of daily paperwork per operator while improving plant inventory accuracy.
Developed HR automation for tracking 30/60/90-day new employee reviews, saving 2 hours per week and eliminating two redundant Excel tracking spreadsheets.

December 2018 — November 2020

Surgical Technologies, Inc.

Dual-role as software developer and manufacturing engineer at a medical device manufacturer operating under ISO 13485 and FDA 21 CFR — all work subject to formal validation, documented procedures, and audit-ready recordkeeping.
Built ASP.NET/C#/SQL web application providing management and customer service real-time visibility into work order status across the entire plant floor.
Developed 12-month labor forecasting model enabling a workforce reduction that saved over $416,000 annually.
Led Lean initiatives across multiple production lines, improving efficiency up to 50% and generating $1.4M in combined labor savings and productivity gains.
Led CMMS implementation and software validation / Process Qualification for a cloud-based pharmaceutical device serialization system in compliance with DSCSA regulations.

September 2015 — December 2018

Surgical Technologies, Inc.

Took over Medtronic production planning — turned around a chronically understocked operation to consistently maintaining contractually required minimum inventory across all 10 product lines representing the facility's highest unit and sales volume.
Increased clean room production output from 900 to 1,300 units/day (44% improvement).
Improved packaging line from 2,000 to 2,600 units/day while simultaneously reducing headcount from 11 to 7 and eliminating overtime.
Led operations involvement in a new pharmaceutical assembly line: participated in line design, operator training, batch record validation, and end-user acceptance testing for a custom drug serialization tracking system.
Promoted into an engineering role in recognition of technical and operational contributions.

September 2012 — June 2015

Guardian Industries

Supervised a tempered glass production line with full accountability for safety, quality, production planning, equipment maintenance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.
Improved crew production from 3.8 to 5.0 TPPH. Took over a second underperforming crew and brought them to 5.0 TPPH within 6 months and 5.4 TPPH by May 2015.
Led and participated in 5S and Lean improvement projects; rewrote all department work instructions and authored Job Hazard Assessments for each operator task.

February 2005 — July 2014

Minnesota Army National Guard

Enlisted 2005, commissioned as an officer 2009. Commanded a 40-soldier Convoy Escort Platoon deployed to Kuwait and Iraq (May 2011–2012); accountable for 12 armored vehicles, 12 heavy weapon systems, and over $7.5M in equipment.
Platoon covered 90,049 miles and escorted 924 semi-trucks across 27 missions with zero safety incidents and zero vehicular accidents — in support of the largest logistical movement since World War II.
Brought platoon from 70% to 100% deployable readiness in 3 months prior to deployment.
Awarded Army Commendation Medal for meritorious service.