Kenneth L. Clark
** ******** ***** + North Grosvenordale, CT, 06255
T: 860-***-**** + **********@***.***
Technical Manager
Technical Leader with extensive experience building, growing, and leading
operations and executing organizational improvements across diverse
industries. Successful at working with highly-skilled, cross-functional
teams to achieve internal and external organizational goals.
Personnel Development
Operational Improvements
Team Leadership & Collaboration
Product Development & Management
Sales & Account Management
Professional Experience
CLEANPART US - Southbridge, MA 2009 - June 3,
2014
Account Manager
Firm providing mechanical / chemical engineering service and product
solutions and consulting to semiconductor and high-tech industries.
Consistently develop new business accounts in the high technology industry
sectors. Call on key decision makers, create tactical and strategic value,
and build a high level of credibility and integrity in a very competitive
market. Identify opportunities, develop focused solutions and provide long-
term business solutions.
. Keen ability to develop lasting relationships with new and existing
customer through careful listening skills, attention to detail and
extraordinary service resulted in growing my Southbridge location from the
4th largest revenue generating plant to the 1st in less than 3 years
. Worked closely across multiple locations effect operational / technical
transfer of Global Foundries' processes to US with projections to grow to
$5 million or 20% of current US revenue by end of 2014.
. Positioned organization for regional dominance by establishing and
maintaining key relationships with multiple technical partners and
organizations
. Exceeded established budgets by growing my customer base and securing new
non-semiconductor business, outperforming all peers in the organization
2005 - 2009
Business Manager
Managed operations for parts cleaning and refurbishment business unit. Led
five direct reports supporting product requirements and dozen indirect
reports supporting the Southbridge operation. Accountable for employee
performance, reviews, policies and production results.
. Created and implemented cost control programs and fiscal responsibility
that directly resulted in the continued profitability of my facility
month after month
. Fostered a positive work environment creating a culture that lead to
minimal turn over and production efficiencies that were best in our
organization
. Responsible for the coordination and implementation of the ISO 9001
program, creating the framework to how my peers implemented their programs
. Created a mentorship program that directly lead to the success of my
subordinate leaders
FIRST CHOICE ARMOR - Brockton, MA 2005 - 2005
Production Manager
Fabricated Tactical Vests, Tactical Bags, Helmets, Tops. Duties included
entering orders and scheduling/prioritizing all products from design to
completed products.
. Implemented tracking and accountability meetings that significantly
increased communication within the organization leading to increased
manufacturing efficiencies
. Created a manufacturing system that allowed us to meet on time deliveries
for record breaking order sizes without fail
PROTECH ARMORED PRODUCTS - Pittsfield, MA 2003 - 2005
Shift Supervisor
A world leader in hard-armor technologies, PROTECH designs and
manufactures custom armor solutions for virtually all types of
applications.
Duties and responsibilities; Project Manager, design, scheduling,
reprimand, training and quality testing.
. Achieved production of a $3M project including design, personnel training
and scheduling
. Implemented and ran an extended shift system allowing for 40% increased
production capacity, the most efficient shift within the organization
CHARLTON SHUTTLE, INC. - Auburn, MA 1993 - 2003
Director of Operations
Company summary; Transportation for private rides including airport
transportation and designated driver for private hire, state programs
including Welfare to work, SPED, EI, ADA,
Duties and responsibilities; All aspects of operating a transportation
company including Human Services, EH&S, sales, accounting, training,
scheduling of rides, dispatching, driving, vehicle maintenance and customer
service.
. Expanded operations to multiple facilities and grew sales from $150k to
$1.8M breaking revenue records
CLARK ASSOCIATES, INC. - Charlton, MA 1983 - 1993
President
Company summary; Designed and fabricated stitched and machined products for
DOD, NASA medical, industries including general Job Shop.
Duties and responsibilities; All aspects of operations including sales and
marketing, purchasing, planning, accounting, design and development of new
product, Human Services, EH&S, Quality Control and deliveries.
. Directly responsible for bringing in a new customer base that doubled
revenues
. Wrote a Quality program, became MIL-I-45208 compliant and a direct DOD
supplier of helicopter seat cushions and Frag Blankets.
. Created a global Mail Marketing program for our trademarked dental
product.
Education / Affiliations
. Machinist Certificate, Bay Path, Charlton, MA
. Training: John Maxwell Leadership Course
. Member: President - Glen Echo Lake Improvement Association, Board of
Directors - Tri-Community Chamber of Commerce, Hospice Volunteer,
Vocational Industrial Club, Ski Club Advisor, Charlton Conservation
Commission Member, Federated Church Business Committee Member