Gary McPeak

*** ****** **. ******** ***, KY. ****3

615-***-****

adsi8z@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

Innovative, analytical leader. Cultivated cohesive, goal orientated teams resulting in national growth and significant capital improvements. Strong senior qualifications in manufacturing, safety, quality, P&L responsibility, planning, logistic and transportation, and budgeting. Established a corporate structure for 3 separate plant locations focused on Accounting, HR, Programs, and IT. Tripled revenue and reduced production cost by millions. Mentored and coached three senior leaders. Full green and brown field manufacturing start-up. Years of experience with inventory/materials management, project development, warehousing, distribution, human resources, and capital expenditures. Experience with union and non-union plants.

SKILL HIGHLIGHTS

Leadership & Teambuilding

Kaizen, Kanban, Visual Factory, 5’s

Extrusion, Wire Drawing, CNC, Molding, Annealing

Safety & Quality Improvements

Toyota Production System for Executives

Food Processing

Distribution Center Operations

Lean Manufacturing

Customer Relations

EXPERIENCE

Plant Manger – 10/2020 – 07/2020

CHEP Services, Bowling Green, KY. Providing just in time logistical support to meet customer demands (100% on-time delivery). Manufacturing product within specification reducing material and labor cost through continuous improvement projects. Improved recordable injuries from18 to 1 year over year. Improved quality score from 68% to 100% year over year.

Plant Manager – 08/2019 – 8/2020

Can Do National Tape Co., Nashville, TN. Tape converting, die cutting of adhesive materials and felt for automotive suppliers and numerous other manufacturing application. Established a team environment by involving personnel at all levels working to achieve established goals and developing KPI's. Implemented Lean Manufacturing reducing waste and improving efficiency in all departments. These improvements resulted in the elimination of one shift.

Plant Manager – 11/2011 – 5/2019

American Howa Kentucky, Bowling Green, KY. Tier 1 & 2 supplier to Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. Manufactures automotive interior parts (Headliners, sunshades, sound insulation, and polyurethane foam)

Directs 182 personnel and mentors a staff of six mangers responsible for the financial performance (P&L), quality, HR, safety, manufacturing, engineering, maintenance, and materials. Worked closely with sales to develop new business that significantly increased market share.

•Tripled revenue, turning a four-year loss into a continuous profit within 18 months

•Reduced scrap from 6% to less than 1% after two years

•Improved PPM by 18% increasing customer satisfaction

Business Unit Manager – 2/2011 – 11/2011

Bendix Spicer Foundation Brake, Bowling Green, KY. CNC machining, welding, complete brake assemblies and sequencing. Responsible for two department producing disc and drum brakes for heavy commercial trucks.

•Double production within 3 months during rapid growth within the industry.

•Developed and implemented a scheduling process that reduced past due orders by 75%.

Manufacturing Manager – 9/2008 – 1/2011

Toyo Automotive Parts USA Inc, Franklin, KY. Toyota and Nissan as a tier 1&2 supplier. Producing automotive anti-vibrations parts (injection & blow molding, camera inspection of assemblies). Managed 130 team members. Improved KPI performance and implemented lean manufacturing techniques.

•Turned a 5-year loss into a sustainable profit.

•Reduced WIP from $1.5 m to less than $200k

•Reduced quality complaints by 65%

Plant Manager – 2/2005 – 9/2008

Belden Inc. Tompkinsville, KY. Manufactures wire and cable (wire drawing, annealing, extrusion, spooling, twinning, and armoring). Led six managers and 350 team members focused on safety, quality, and delivery. Improved financial performance, manufacturing efficiencies, and distribution center operations. Full responsibility for P&L focused on quarterly profits. Belden products included industrial, signal and fiber optic cables.

•Exceeded all (KPI’s) established by corporate for six consecutive years

•Reduced production cost by $1.1 m in the 1st year

•Increased profit 4% and direct labor efficiencies by 9%

Manufacturing Manager 3/2001 – 2/2005

Manufacturing Lead Supervisor 3/1998 – 3/2001

Manufacturing Supervisor 5/1995 – 3/1998

Infantry Officer – 3/1984 – 8/1993

United States Army, Various locations

•Company Commander in the 82nd Airborne Division during Desert Storm, Top Secret clearance, Ranger, Jumpmaster, Airborne, Air Assault qualified

EDUCATION

Master of Science – International Relations, 1993 Troy State University

Bachelor of Science – Political Science, 1984 Tennessee Technological University

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