GARY D. FLICK

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Ligonier, PA 15658 acr86a@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Results oriented, analytical and energetic Senior Level Operations Manager with broad-based progressive operational experience. Possesses superior leadership skills in driving operational results to new levels in the demanding specialty metals industry utilizing Lean/Six Sigma initiatives. Consistently delivered 15% plus profits in highly competitive overcapacity markets. Strong organizational, people and customer service skills. Proven P&L ownership with a demonstrated track record of delivering increased profits through manufacturing excellence.

CAREER HISTORY and ACCOMPLISHMENTS

North American Hoganas, Hollsopple, PA 2013-2014

Director

Ensured compliance to ISO/TS 16949, ISO 14000 and ISO 18000 at the 4 operating locations in North America. Conducted feasibility analysis on all new products for North America with input from parent company in Sweden.

Served as technical liaison between sales and manufacturing to generate new products for all metal powder product lines.

Commercialized 11 new filter grade products from 2013 to 2014.

North American Hoganas, Johnstown, PA 2011-2013

Plant Manager

Managed a 110 employee, $70-$80 Million in sales facility with three major product lines. Developed strategic focus for Electrolytic Iron, Copper Alloy and Stainless Steel powder departments. Led Lean/Six Sigma efforts to increase operational efficiencies. Full P&L responsibility for the facility.

Consistently delivered 15%+ profits in highly competitive global markets.

Delivered double digit growth in total plant profits despite a major operating department declining 54% in volume and 39% in sales.

Delivered new screening technology that increased yields by 20% and cycle time by 25%.

Reduced OSHA recordable rate from 8.2 to 3.1.

Matheson, Albuquerque, NM 2008-2011

Regional General Manager

Managed a $28-35 Million in sales industrial gas/welding supply business in West Texas, New Mexico, Kansas and Colorado. Responsible for 80+ employees at 2 cylinder fill plants and 6 retail store locations. Full sales and P&L responsibility for the Northwest Region in the South Central Zone of Matheson.

Increased sales 17.3% in 2011 vs 2010.

Increased operating income 15.3% in 2011 vs 2010.

Delivered 14.2% increase in operating income during 2010 despite sales drop of 10.5%.

Zero lost time accidents in 2008-2011 YTD.

Delivered six sigma project cost savings of >$250K in Q1 2011.

Wall Colmonoy Corporation., Los Lunas, NM 2006-2008

Director of Manufacturing

Managed a 70+ employee, $40-50 Million in sales metal powder facility that manufactures gas atomized Ni based brazing and hard surfacing powders. Led Lean/Six Sigma initiatives for the Alloy Products Group. Full P&L responsibility for the Alloy Products Group.

Improved on time shipping from <85% to >98%.

Increased capacity by 20% to support sales growth of >40%.

Increased operating profits by 51% in the first 6 months on the job.

Extensive sales support to business development/joint venture programs.

RTS Packaging, LLC., Charleroi, PA 2005-2006

Assistant General Manager

Managed a 100+ employee, $35 Million in sales facility engaged in the highly competitive recycled paper partition industry which serves the beverage, food and pharmaceutical industries.

Set single month manufacturing record for partition production.

Introduced automation on 2 lines to reduce labor by 33%.

Implemented safety program to reduce accidents through employee behavior modification.

AMETEK Inc., Eighty Four, PA 2004

Director of Technology and Business Development

Developed new products and markets for metal powders, specialty strip, wire, clad materials and metal matrix composite (MMC) product lines. Extensive travel to support development programs and acquisition candidates.

Implemented 2004 strategic plan.

Developed a new polymer filtration powder to fill a product line gap.

Developed joint R&D venture with largest domestic MMC customer to triple sales.

AMETEK Inc., Eighty Four, PA 2003-2004

Director of Metal Powders and Clad Products

Managed a 100 employee, $35-$40 Million in sales facility with two major product lines. Developed strategic focus for plant and product line objectives. Implemented Lean/Six Sigma initiatives on a plant wide basis. Full P&L responsibility for the facility.

Consistently delivered 20%+ profits in highly competitive global markets.

Grew sales 5% in declining metals markets through manufacturing excellence,

Developed selling price schedules to raise profits 5% from late 2003 to early 2004.

Technically evaluated acquisition candidates and joint ventures for business synergies.

Doubled the inventory turns in the metal powder product line.

AMETEK Inc., Eighty Four, PA 1999-2003

Manager-Metal Powder Operations

Managed a 70 employee, $20-$28 Million in sales manufacturing department plus purchasing, QC, maintenance and HR for the entire facility. Developed budget, operational and capital requirement goals for the metal powder product line. Full P&L responsibility for the metal powder product line.

Delivered profits of 22-28% per year while becoming market leader in automotive stainless steel powders.

Developed a multifunctional team that reduced raw material costs by 10% over a two year period.

AMETEK Inc., Eighty Four, PA 1991-1998

Production Manager-Metal Powders

Managed production activities for the metal powder product line and QC lab. Implemented “demand flow” techniques in manufacturing areas to improve product through puts. Devised multiple capital programs to increase capacity.

Implemented “demand flow” programs resulting in 60% cycle time reduction.

Successfully completed >$3 Million in capital programs to increase capacity by 40%.

ISO-9002 certification in 1996.

AMETEK Inc., Eighty Four, PA 1990-1991

Technical Service Manager

Served as technical liaison between sales and manufacturing to generate new business and solve product and application related problems.

AMETEK Inc., Eighty Four, PA 1987-1989

Department Manager

Managed metal powder department personnel and established inventory control and scheduling procedures.

AMETEK Inc., Eighty Four, PA 1984-1986

Production Supervisor

Supervision of department foremen and hourly personnel. Solved various technical manufacturing issues.

AMETEK Inc., Eighty Four, PA 1982-1983

Research Metallurgist

Planned and implemented detailed research activities pertaining to metal powders and clad products.

EDUCATION and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

MBA, Waynesburg University, Waynesburg, PA

MS in Metallurgical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY

BS in Metallurgical Engineering, Columbia University, New York, NY

Appointed to Board of Directors of MPIF’s Metal Powder Producers Association-2003

Executive Six Sigma Training-2003

Graduate of the Center for Creative Leadership-1997

Demand Flow Technology Training Workshop-1996

Recipient of AMETEK’s Corporate John Lux Total Quality Award-1993

Westinghouse Cost/Time Training Workshop-1992

Granted U.S. Patent 4,551,219-Flush Edge Protected Metal Laminates

Member of ASM, APMI

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