Manager Plant

Thomas Neal Bowman

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Extensive expertise in manufacturing management and utilization of Lean Manufacturing best practices in the automotive and furniture manufacturing industries, along with certification as an ISO 9001 Quality Management System Auditor. Electronic/Mechanical Repairer with over 22 years of experience in management, instructing, and performing maintenance and root cause analysis using methods to include tracing schematics, flow charts using multimeters or specialized testing equipment, and precision tools in all levels of maintenance of various electronic, mechanical, hydraulic systems. This experience has given me a broad range of expertise that blends well to the manufacturing field. I have instructed advanced technical training as well as basic theories of operation in hydraulics, electrical systems, and mechanical drive operations and have consistently been recognized by senior management for technical proficiency. I have planned, organized, and managed groups as large as 130+ person organizations.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Leadership Auditor ISO 9001 Mentoring

Root Cause Analysis Rating Personnel Man-Hour Tracking

Scheduling Counseling Public Speaking

Instructing Safety Parts Ordering

Toyota Production system Environmental Systems Flow Charts

Inventory Management Computer Literate Management

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Plant/Manufacturing Manager Friant & Associates, 2018-Present

Led and managed multiple departments in Lean Manufacturing processes utilizing standardized work, 5S, and continuous process improvement philosophies.

Auditor for ISO 9001 Quality Management System

Improved productivity by 25% within first 10 months by improving processes and streamlining production lines.

Profit and Loss strategic planning for a $38 million facility, while planning and managing capital investment projects of over $1 million dollars.

Introduced root cause analysis utilizing the 5 Why’s theory providing a tool to assist in quality control.

Utilized ERP system Insight for sales, planning, production, inventory control, shipping, receiving and labor cost analysis.

Monitored accurate stock levels, usage, and accountability of over 1000 different part styles with an estimated value of $6 million of inventory.

Provided technical expertise to executive leadership on process improvement, quality control methods, and training.

Planned, organized, and managed long and short-range planning of departmental and plant safety, production, and inventory goals.

Directly coordinated between all levels of the executive/management team ensuring actions stayed on track and were completed on time.

Evaluated personnel performance of over 40 staff members.

Generated reports utilizing Microsoft Office to schedule, track, and monitor production accomplishment, scrap cost, labor cost, and inventory levels.

Resolved conflicts and recommended courses of action to Executive level management.

Hand selected to assume the Human Resource Management duties during the current transition phase of the company.

Manufacturing Assistant Manager Toyota-Boshoku Indiana, 2017-2018

Supervised and trained 130+ team members in Lean Manufacturing processes utilizing standardized work, Just in Time production philosophy.

Auditor for ISO 9001 Quality Management System during company’s initial certification process.

Root cause analysis utilizing the 5 Why’s theory

Monitored accurate stock levels, usage, and accountability of seats within the Welding Plant, comprising over $5 million of inventory.

Provided technical expertise to executive leadership on process improvement, quality control methods, and training.

Planned, organized, and managed long and short-range planning of Welding Plant activities and maintained liaison with various other departments within Toyota-Boshoku for a 130+ person work force on the second shift.

Directly coordinated between all levels of the management team ensuring actions stayed on track and were completed on time.

Evaluated personnel performance.

Generated reports utilizing Microsoft Office.

Resolved conflicts and recommended courses of action to higher level management.

Operations Manager U.S. Navy 1991 - 2013

Coordinated, managed and planned the inspection, troubleshooting, and repair of various electronic and weapons systems ranging from 9mm pistols up to Vertical Launch Missile Systems.

Supervised and trained 55 technicians in the repair, troubleshooting techniques, accountability of electronic/pneumatic/hydraulic and weapons repair parts, and safety procedures.

Provided technical expertise to executive management on various topics such as training, maintenance, and availability to support mission requirements.

Planned, organized, and managed long and short-range planning of Departmental activities and maintained liaison with proponent agencies for a 55+ person organization.

Assigned and reviewed work, provided supervision, trained, mentored, and evaluated personnel performance.

Reviewed a variety of documents and support requests for accuracy and completeness of content.

Course Development Manager

Managed long and short-range planning of 19 career training courses.

Interfaced with directors, division chiefs, evaluation teams, and higher headquarters staff.

Converted broad guidance to specific individual tasks.

Monitored workload and resources, resolving conflicts or recommending course of action.

Led the operation of five departments, produced over 1,900 schedules for four different career fields without any errors over a two-year period.

Developed a database which reduced required scheduling hours by 33% and significantly improved capabilities.

Trained over 200 personnel in professional development in all aspects of troubleshooting and repair of systems and tactics.

Controlled classified documents and publications with zero errors.

Developed and validated over 125 lesson plans, job knowledge, and job performance tests for individual technical job training.

Division Leading Manager

Managed four supervisors and 15 technicians in the troubleshooting, repair, maintenance, and operation of various equipment.

Accounted for and oversaw the serviceability of over $1.5 million in equipment, tools, and sensitive items.

Selected three times as technical inspector for Quality Inspection Teams due to technical expertise.

Recognized for leading the division to consistently outperform the rest of the command during inspections.

Managed the repair of over 75 system critical casualties dealing with hydraulic, mechanical, and electrical component assemblies.

Isolated causes of malfunctions; determined necessary repairs and performed final tests and quality inspections to ensure proper performance; completed maintenance records; tracked resources and personnel hours expended.

Recruiter/Career Counselor

Expertise in hiring techniques.

Conducted in depth interviews and background investigations.

Market research.

Generated and maintained all administrative records for new hires.

Managed sales targets.

Provided administration support including updating of databases, producing sales quotes and field marketing techniques.

Provided excellent customer service by offering advice and guidance to customers.

Dealt with daily telephone enquiries.

TRAINING AND CERTIFICATIONS

Graduate, Bachelor of Science Degree in Management, University of Maryland University College

Graduate, Toyota Production System (TPS), Toyota-Boshoku, Indiana

Graduate, Auditor for ISO 9001Quality Management System

Graduate, Recruiter Canvasser Course, U.S. Navy, Pensacola, FL

Graduate, Journeyman Instructor Trainer Course, U.S. Navy, Virginia Beach, VA

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