JOHN F. (FRANKIE) SHEPPARD

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Wadley, Georgia 30477

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SUMMARY

Plant Manager with a history of responsibility in the areas of leadership in Lean Six Sigma Methodology

environment coordinating and directing all operations of the facility. Industry experience of 30+ years includes

leadership and direction in analyzing and developing solutions with regard to significant manufacturing issues,

including, but not limited to, business planning, safety and environmental performance, associate relations, customer

service, product quality, process and process and product development and continuous improvement. Effective

communication and organizational skills with an analytical approach associated with results orientated goals. Open to

relocation and new professional and intellectual challenges while demonstrating added value to the organization.

Professional Experience

Commercial Insulation Glass Company 2012 - 2014

Plant Manager – High Performance Insulating Glass Units and Custom Tempered Glass Units, Cumberland City, TN

Reason for leaving – Restructuring of Company

Maintaining a safe environment for employees, customers and visitors.

Plan, coordinate and direct all operations at this facility.

Reviewed job cost and other financial reports to ensure budgeted targets were being met/exceeded.

Surpassing customer quality and delivery requirements.

Maintenance, repair, and upkeep of equipment, vehicles, building and grounds.

Production layout, equipment, fixtures and tooling for current and new products.

Recommendation and implementation of LEAN principals.

Thermo King/Ingersoll Rand Corporation 1999 – 2012

Manufacturing Supervisor – World’s Leading Manufacturer of Transport Temperature Control Products, Louisville, GA

Reason for leaving – Plant closed

Trained manufacturing associates in proper manufacturing techniques, such as Demand Flow Technology and Lean Six

Sigma in areas of metal fabrication, welding, powder coating,, assembly, and coil/tube in a Just in Time work

environment.

Audited for Safety and Health compliance; participated in safety responses and investigations.

Maintained and reported metrics to track safety, quality, productivity and on-time delivery of products.

Assured that schedules were met and production issues addressed in a timely and complete manner.

Implemented Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.

Developed training programs on processes and equipment.

Worked closely with human resources, engineering, planning, quality assurance, finance, safety,, and employees to

establish three new product lines.

Supervised 7 departments to provide high-quality products to internal and external customers, meeting on-time delivery

schedules with the lowest possible costs and continuous improvements.

Accountable for 90+ associates.

Adjusted staffing needs through utilizing contract labor.

Forstmann and Company, Inc. 1981 – 1999

Reason for leaving – Plant closed

Manager – Finishing – Fabric Finishing and Dyeing Facility, Louisville, GA 1994 -1999

Accountable for planning,, directing and managing 6 supervisors and 120 people in both finishing departments to achieve quality,

production, and delivery goals while ensuring the maintenance of machines, a safe work environment, and good employee

morale. Reported directly to the plant manager. Performed duties of plant chemical officer.

Managed a $2,000,000 yearly budget with emphasis on controlling salaries and chemical and machinery parts

inventories to within a 5% variance.

Led team in reducing work in process form 4500-piece daily average to 2800-piece daily average, saving company

$15,000 per month.

Served as a key team member to improve internal customer on-time delivery by 45%.

24 hour a day operation.

Shift Manager – Finishing Department 1990 – 1994

Managed over 40 employees with emphasis on departmental planning, customer deliveries, and quality.

Accountable for overall planning for the flow of goods through finishing.

Involved in recruiting, hiring, and training of new employees.

Forstmann Commitment to Excellence Quality Award – 1993.

Shift Manager – Final Inspection Department 1990 – 1994

Managed over 50 employees with emphasis on customer deliveries and quality.

Accountable for daily inspections and shipments of finished cloth.

Involved in recruiting, hiring, and training of new employees.

EDUCATION

Chadwick University, Birmingham, AL

Bachelor of Science – Business Administration Degree

East Georgia College, Swainsboro, GA

General Studies

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Training – 2008

ISO 9001:2000 Internal Quality Auditing Certificate – 2008

Ingersoll Rand Foundations of Management Training – 2008

Ingersoll Rand Effective Supervisor Training – 2007

Ingersoll Rand Flow Process Design – 2001

Ingersoll Rand Demand Flow Technology & Business Strategy – 2000

Ingersoll Rand Demand Flow Advanced Mixed-Model – 2000

Basic Robot Programming Level 1 - 1999

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