FRANKLIN R. BROWNING

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*** ***** **** • North Baltimore, Ohio 45872

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Career Interests

Vice President Director of Manufacturing Plant Manager Operations Manager General Manager

Results-driven and dedicated manager with twenty plus years of continuous career progression in a multi-faceted manufacturing

environment. Strong background in strategic management. Proven ability in process improvement, and cost reduction. Excellent

record of devising, evaluating, and implementing continuous process improvements to minimize waste while maximizing yield and

establishing effective quality and safety control systems. I am very creative, have strong oral and written communication skills, and

have a proven track record of motivating employees to accomplish great things. Dedication, transparency and honesty are very

important to me as a manager. I am well versed in all aspects of production with core competencies in…

World Class Manufacturing, Toyota Production System, Lean Manufacturing, Preventative Maintenance, Team Building &

Training, EPA Compliance, Total Quality Management, P&L Accountability, Human Recourse Law, Advanced E-Coat, Advanced

Powder Coat, Industrial Waste Treatment, Environmental Management, Advanced Substrate Pretreatment, and Conflict

Resolution.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

CHRYSLER LLC ., PERRYSBURG OHIO 2011- PRESENT

Senior Professional, Production Control Manager • 2011– present

Material and Logistics department Manager responsible for all supply chain activities for facility with over $One

Billion in annual sales. Activities include Logistics World Class Manufacturing Pillar Lead, inbound and

outbound logistics, scheduling/planning, optimization of productive and non-productive inventory, and industrial

fleet vehicle management. Successfully led World Class Change Management activities for the department

during a period of significant sales volumes growth. Exceeded Savings target by over 300% in first year while

maintaining expected customer service levels. Reduced total plant inventory from over $25 million to under

$13 million with Value Stream Mapping and Kaizen activities. Implemented WCM and Lean Methodologies for

Logistics during the launch of two torque converter and three steering column lines while focusing on Golden

and Strike Zone part placement achieving Bronze level. Developed a team strategy involving the Salary &

bargaining unit employees to achieve buy in for our World Class Manufacturing strategies. Managed UAW

hourly and salary employees, along with several management levels - member of manufacturing plant staff.

PROGRESSIVE STAMPING INC., OTTOVILLE OHIO 2004- 2011

Plant Manager • 2011 – 2011

For a very prominent tier 1 automotive supplier with full Profit/Loss responsibility for over 350 employees in a

500,000 square foot non-union plant. Responsible for managing plant operations team of Quality Manager,

Engineering Manager, HR Manager, Materials/Purchasing Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Maintenance

Manager & Controller.

Production Manager • 2007 – 2011

Managed day-to-day operations of an automotive stamping, resistance welding, mig-robotic welding, and

painting facility with annual sales of over one-hundred million dollars. Established and implemented quality

improvement programs including weekly auditing, root-cause analysis, and train the trainer. Managed

production needs regarding staffing during launch and post launch activities that allowed us to achieve our

goal of world-class performance.

Area Manager • 2004 – 2007

Managed first shift operations of paint, robotics, and bushings area overseeing 70 employees. Accountable for

safety, production, and quality of high volume manufacturing facility. Field commander for HAZMAT team for

entire site, responsible for spill assessment and communications with EPA and emergency officials.

FRANKLIN R. BROWNING

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891 Hough Road • North Baltimore, Ohio 45872

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METOKOTE CORPORATION, HOPKINSVILLE KENTUCKY 1998 – 2004

Plant Manager • 2002 – 2004 Production Manager • 2001 – 2002

Responsible for effective operation and performance of the manufacturing facility, managed site activities for

entire facility, development annual operating plans and budget. Directly responsible for plant annual profit and

loss statements.

Maintenance Manager • 1998 – 2001

Directed team of seven maintenance associates across three shifts.

MERITOR AUTOMOTIVE, HOPKINSVILLE KENTUCKY 1997 – 1998

Maintenance Team Member • 1997 – 1998

Preventative Maintenance on all equipment and plant utilities.

HUNTINGTON PIPING, APPLE GROVE WEST VIRGINIA 1991 – 1997

Field Engineer • 1991 – 1997

Oversaw installation of new equipment for Shell Chemical Company.

UNITED STATES ARMY, GEORGIA, KOREA AND TEXAS 1986- 1990

Telephone Central Office Leader • 1986 – 1990

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