JOHN (BARRY) GIPSON

**** ** ***

BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS 72417

870-***-****

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With my 30+ years experience I am comfortable in virtually all engineering roles of manufacturing, project management, continuous improvement, process improvement, lean manufacturing, and maintenance. I feel I have an advantage in any of these areas due to my knowledge of all the other sections of manufacturing and how changes of one portion effects the process as a whole. This knowledge can only be obtained by experience in all areas of a manufacturing environment. Thank you for your consideration.

7/21/2017

JOHN (BARRY) GIPSON

1848 CR 928

BROOKLAND, ARKANSAS 72417

870-***-****

E-Mail --- ac1oif@r.postjobfree.com

EXPERIENCE

TENNECO AUTOMOTIVE 2011 - 2016

PARAGOULD, ARKANSAS

SENIOR MANUFACTURING / PROCESS ENGINEER

Multiple cost reduction projects averaging yearly savings between $15K and $1.5M+ (This consisted of new press brake/clutch drive design-$40K yearly, new press pitman arm design-$80K yearly, new press crown design-$100K yearly, new material feed design-$140K yearly, new screw mach tooling design for 18mm-$1.5M+ yearly, and new auto welding design to eliminate pre-resistance welding-$300K yearly)

Analyze downtime and rework reports to identify possible tooling / machine issues or possible machine set-up errors. (This helped build the foundation for maintenance schedules and the need for additional operator training)

Drive continuous improvement by innovation of new machine component designs resulting in elimination of machine downtime and increased capacity. (I.E. Presses, Screw Mach, Auto Welders, etc)

Design and implement new automated / robotic machinery improving efficiency (robotic welder-$300K yearly)

Material and electrical energy savings through die, machine designs, and lighting/LED's ($40K yearly)

Partnered with outside contractors for various machine and building related projects.

Developed predictive maintenance schedules reducing machine downtime.

Assist management / supervisors with productivity issues / performance / training.

Ergonomic, safety, and various other assessments performed to ensure associate safety

Successful record of equipment repairs and re-design extending longevity (Savings noted above)

All was achieved working within a "Lean Environment"

BEST CONVEYORS INC. 1994 – 2009

JONESBORO, ARKANSAS

SPECIAL PRODUCTS ENGINEERING MANAGER 2008 - 2009

Responsible for planning, design, development and prototyping of all new specialty products.

Originates and develops designs for equipment desired by the customer but not available elsewhere.

Designed new products to introduce into the market

Work with customers on site to determine best option for process

MANUFACTURING MANAGER 2006 – 2008

*Requested by the company CEO to return to the manufacturing plant to re-implement all the processes that I had developed in 1997-2003 as Manufacturing Manager that the staff had strayed from causing on- time shipping to fall from 97+% to 47% due to materials, purchase parts, assembly, finishing/paint, and shipping issues (See Manufacturing Manager responsibilities below)

JOHN (BARRY) GIPSON

EXPERIENCE (cont.)

PRODUCT APPLICATIONS ENGINEERING MANAGER 2003 – 2006

*Responsible for coordinating the activities of Application Engineering, Installations, and Warranty Service for the majority of major retailers in North America. Also UPS, USPS, DHL, FedEx, CanPar, Canadian Post, etc.

*Made this section of the business profitable for the first time in the history of the business, $1.0M+ loss in the previous years

*Set up service contracts with customers who didn't have in-house maintenance

*Resolve customer complaints and issues concerning product performance (Warranty)

*Preparing associate Win/Win agreements and appraisals increasing revenue and making this section profitable ($1.3M turn-around first full year in position, $300K profit)

*Support all customer needs including applications and product troubleshooting increasing customer satisfaction by offering phone support to in-house maintenance

*Oversee jobsite installations as well as complete installations ensuring best practices

MANUFACTURING MANAGER 1997 – 2003

*Responsible for fabrication, welding, assembly, finishing/painting, shipping, engineering, maintenance, materials, master scheduling, and all planning functions

*Produced written operational procedures for entire manufacturing operations

*Developed a written Parts Order Procedure for replacement conveyor components (Replacement parts sales)

*Reduced labor in fabrication, stamping, and welding depts. by 68% with material flow improvements throughout these departments

*Prepare yearly expense and capital budgets for all responsible sections

MATERIALS MANAGER 1997

*Implemented formal computer training for receiving personnel

*Implemented new format of daily duties for warehouse personnel

*Implemented (24 hour) receiving/stocking procedures for incoming freight

*Altered material movement procedures to reduce inefficiencies

*Increased shipping on time from 68% to 96+%

*Implemented consignment of all high volume raw materials

ASSEMBLY MANAGER 1994 – 1997

*Increased productivity by 500% (Hired to design and set up original assembly processes)

*Responsible for designing a total shop floor layout for assembly process

*Designing all equipment and fixtures for assembly process improving productivity

*Electrical training for all shop personnel and design engineering staff improving safety and performance

*Prepare yearly expense and capital budgets

*Turned product assembly into highest profit margin ever achieved

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EXPERIENCE (cont.)

FMC CORPORATION 1988 - 1993

JONESBORO, ARKANSAS

QUALITY CONTROL / ENGINEERING LIASON

*Directly responsible for supervision of receiving inspection, metal fabrication, welding, various CNC machining, piece parts and finish painting, assembly, and testing functions

*Coordinated projects with Industrial and Design Engineering

*Troubleshooting assembly methods and product design

PARKER-HANNIFIN 1985 - 1987

TRUMANN, ARKANSAS

TOOLING SET-UP

*Setting tooling in various hydraulic, mechanical, and pneumatic equipment, assessing and reworking

tooling design errors, using material handling equipment such as forklifts and cranes.

*Schedule operator assignments needed for materials to be required in the assembly process.

EDUCATION

*Columbus University, Picayune, MS, B.S. Electrical Engineering / Management

*Arkansas State University, Jonesboro, Arkansas

*Trumann High School, Honor Graduate, Trumann, Arkansas

*Delta Vocational School, CNC Programming Curricula

*AMA, Project Management

*Oliver Wight Seminars, Capacity Resource Planning

*Oliver Wight Seminars, Enterprise Resource Planning, (5-Day for middle managers)

*Oliver Wight Seminars, MRP II: Successful Implementation

*Covey Leadership Center, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People Facilitator Training

*Covey Leadership Center, 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, Management Curricula

*Covey Leadership Center, Principle Centered Leadership, Management Curricula

*Covey Leadership Center, Building Trust

*Microsoft Software Training, Microsoft Office Package, Excel and Word Curricula

REFERENCES

*References available upon request

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