Manager Lean Manufacturing
Resume:
Mark B. Gowing
PO Box ***
Eastwood, KY ***** ac3s6u@r.postjobfree.com Cell: 502-***-****
AUTOMOTIVE MANUFACTURING
Implementation of Lean Manufacturing/Quality Systems and New Product Launches
Experienced Production Manager with extensive success implementing progressive manufacturing strategies at Ford’s Kentucky Truck Plant. Proven record of maximizing productivity, quality and plant cost reduction efforts producing higher company profits. Strong leadership skills with extensive experience in staff management and team building. Excellent negotiating and decision-making abilities with high-level professionals and Union Representatives in cross-cultural and cross-functional business environments. Areas of expertise include:
• High Volume Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Planning
• Lean Value Stream Implementation
• Supplier Quality Development
• Profit Improvement/Cost Reductions
• New Product Launch
• Lean Manufacturing Training
• Process Improvement
• Team Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY – Kentucky Truck Plant, Louisville 2000-Present
Production Superintendent
Kentucky Truck Plant, Louisville, KY-2015-Present
• Production Superintendent at the Company’s highest volume manufacturing facility driving lean quality implementation process for this three-crew medium duty truck producer which is responsible for providing 25% of corporate earnings annually. Fully implemented quality operating systems throughout the shop resulting in launching the new aluminum Super Duty as levels equal to the outgoing truck. Trained a 1200 person hourly workforce in Ford Production System (340+ people on 3 crews), focusing on problem solving techniques and the implementation of employee quality teams focused on reducing process variation, waste elimination and improving capability.
• Responsible for the daily operations and measurables including safety, quality, delivery, cost and morale for crew responsible for producing 650 Super Duty trucks per shift.
• Responsible for the professional development of 6 process coaches.
Body Launch Leader-2009-2015
• Successfully managed and directed entire body shop process for 5 major new model launches, including launch budget development, component sourcing, facilities and tooling investment. With product development and process engineering, coordinated workforce training leading to delivery of production ready models on time and meeting budget.
• Coordinated sourcing of vehicle components and high-level sub-assemblies to supplier partners located in nearby industrial parks.
General Foreman/ Manufacturing Planning Specialist- 2003-2009
• Ran the floor operations for a 300 person hourly work force and 6 salaried personnel in a resistance welding shop building Super Duty, Expedition and Lincoln Navigator.
• Managed the vacation calendar for entire shop.
• Managed manpower and tooling to maximize throughput and meet the body shops daily objectives.
Line Supervisor- 2000-2003
• Ran every line in our body shop which includes, box, underbody, framing and metal.
EDUCATION/PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
B.A., Business, Western Carolina University, Cullowhee NC – Commissioned US Army Officer at Graduation. Served in US Army, deployed on peace keeping missions to Bosnia and Macedonia-1993-2000 Resigned my commission at the rank of Captain.
ROTC Commanding Officer. ROTC Advanced Camp-Honor Graduate. Received the George C Marshall award for being the region’s top cadet.
Distinguished Military Graduate. US Army Armor School, Fort Knox, KY. Basic Officer Course, Advanced Officer Course, Combined Arms Staff School.
Six Sigma Green Belt Certified, Ford Motor Company – Lean Learning Academy
Enlisted in the US Army, 82nd Airborne Div, Ft Bragg, NC
1985-1989. Airborne School, Air Assault School, Ranger School, Non Commissioned Officer Academy- Honor Graduate, Drill Sergeant School-Honor Graduate.
Professional References:
Jim Luther- Kentucky Truck Plant, Super Duty Body Area Manager
Bob Fishel- Kentucky Truck Plant, Final Area Manager
Craig Ringo- Kentucky Truck Plant, SUV Body Launch Leader and Senior Process Coach
Scott Harley- Kentucky Truck Plant, Super Duty Paint Senior Process Coach
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