Kenneth R Howe Tel: 678-***-****

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Hiram, Georgia 30141 e-mail:jkom8j@r.postjobfree.com

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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS

o Professional hands-on technical leader with 28 years experience specializing in strategic planning, operation improvement, paint systems, production efficiency, and motivational team leadership.

o Capable of working under tight deadlines while meeting high performance goals

o Excellent trouble-shooting abilities that can analyze complex concepts and implement them to produce immediate results.

o Specialize in start-ups & turn-around operations in non-union plants.

WORK HISTORY

SPECTRUM INDUSTRIES / TECHNOCHEM

Plant Manager / Process Engineer Jan 2002 – May 08

• Supervise E-coat painting system, Powder Coat painting system, Maintenance, sales, scheduling, HR dept and welding departments on all shifts.

• I did all customer Qouting.

• In charge of planning yearly budget.

• Ensuring customer satisfaction.

• Maintain company K.P.I metrics.

• Maintenance of building, security, vendors, 10 stage chem. cleaning system, system improvements and quality control.

• Awarded Manager of the year for Fulton County Human Services Department for 2004.

• Awarded Employer of the year by Bobby Dodd Institute for 2004.

• Responsible for training personnel.

• Achieved QS 9000 certification in 6 months of start-up.

SPECTRUM INDUSTRIES. 1989 - Dec 2001

Production supervisor.

• Supervise E-coat painting, Maintenance, and welding departments on all shifts.

• Ensuring customer satisfaction

• Maintain company K.P.I metrics.

• Maintained customer relationships and quality control.

• Traveled from plant to plant to improve shift efficiency

• Had the most efficient 2nd shift the company

• Led company development of improved lift system to reduce employee injuries.

• Paint defects from 6% to less than .05%.

• Achieved corporate QS9000 certificate in two weeks.

EDUCATION

 Specialized training in management development, instruction, business, Kaizen events, and 5’s (lean management philosophies).

 Certified in Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Failure Mode, Effective Analysis, Corrective Action Request, 8 D Problem Solving, and QS 9000 / ISO 9001.

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