Randy Farbowich

Manhattan Beach, CA adynsf@r.postjobfree.com 562-***-****

Creative Manufacturing Leader

State of the Art problem solver with a strong technical background who streamlines processes to increase productivity. Communicates and resolves complex issues through collaboration with team members through Lean Six Sigma. Designs long term vision and builds effective plans that lead to World Class performance.

Ethical Strong Values Passionate Collaborative Engaging Organized Time Management Attention to Detail Analytics Innovative Problem Solver Quick Learner Self-Starter Training and Development Growth Mindset Lifelong Learner Communication

Technical Skills

Microsoft Office, Microsoft Teams, Hydraulic Systems, Pneumatic Systems, Electrical Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers,

(PLC), Machine Tools, Paint Systems, Tank-line systems, Riveting Machines, etc. Certifications and Awards

- Lean Six Sigma - Green Belt

- Northrop, Leadership Series

- Professional Development Center, Presentation Skills, Lean Operations, Productive Spoken and Written Communication

- Certificate of Supervisor Workplace Drug & Alcohol Awareness

- Hazmat Certifications - Spills, Containment, Personal Protective Equipment, Hazard Communication in Industrial Environments

Professional Experience

Canoo Technology, Torrance, California February 2022 - June 2023 Events & Logistics / Sr. Vehicle Support Tech

• Responsible for the transportation and status of the show car fleet.

• Transported vehicles and show cars to investor events.

• Displayed and presented the vehicles at the events.

• Interacted with investors and explained the features and benefits of the vehicles.

• Responsible for the location and vehicle status.

• Hired and managed a 3rd party company to ensure DOT compliance. Farbs Auto Transport, Lake Elsinore, CA January 2007 - Present Controller

• Responsible for Compliance, Maintenance, Licensing, and Finances of the business.

• Maintains DOT compliance and licensing with the city.

• Maintains the books and records, files fees, taxes, etc. Gotiar Aircraft, Shenyang, China April 2013 – November 2014 General Manager

A privately owned company that manufactures parts for Airbus, Boeing, Alenia, Bombardier, and AVIC.

• Responsible for managing the operations of the company.

• Designed the manufacturing metrics for the company (Safety, Quality, Schedule, Inventory Turns, Cost)

• Trained the staff in good manufacturing processes which reduced rework and reduced cost.

• Optimized the flow of production by analyzing and streamlining facility layouts.

• Identified new manufacturing equipment that would increase productivity in the plant.

• Utilized Six Sigma tools to lead Kaizen events that reduced labor costs, repetitive escapes, and throughput times. All events successfully reduced waste and increased profits.

• Engaged with customers to understand their concerns and adjusted the manufacturing process and trained them for the new process.

Triumph Aerostructures, Hawthorne, California

Equipment Maintenance Manager (Vought Aircraft and Triumph Aerostructures) 2004 - February 2013

• Responsible for equipment maintenance department including equipment maintenance, budgets, personnel, schedule, and process development.

• Created discipline to process for all aspects of all departments.

• Designed process improvements to increase productivity.

• Scheduled with other departments to access equipment to provide minimal disruption to production.

• Critical equipment operated at 96% plus (World Class) uptime, increasing productivity and reducing costs.

• Collaborated with the other operations to ensure all equipment was operating properly so schedule were met.

• Assisted Industrial Engineering for proper ROI on all new capital equipment.

• Maintained preventive maintenance schedules for all equipment.

• Certified Stringer driller, high speed router, gantries, and autoriveter annually.

• Accountable for all burden accounts to the site (Manufacturing and facilities).

• Forecast budgets for all areas of burden accounts.

• Hired, trained, developed, promoted, evaluated, and managed performance for a team of 4 directs and 20 indirect reports.

• Managed 3rd party contractors and vendors as needed.

• Introduced and instilled into the manufacturing and facility day-to-day methodology Total Productive Maintenance (TPM).

• Equipment responsibility: Stretch Presses, Press Brakes, 5 axis milling, twin head with 5 axis and 13 axis Stringer Driller and 5 axis Pogo’s, High Speed Router with a 1200 Pogo’s for multiply set-up, machine riveting, Autoclaves, Paint Booths (dry and wet), Tankline with cold and hot bond etc. Additional Relevant Experiences

Vaught Aircraft, Northrop, Hawthorne, California

Equipment Maintenance Lead

Northrop, Hawthorne, California

Maintenance Lead 3

Northrop, Hawthorne, California

Maintenance Lead 2

Northrop, Hawthorne, California

Maintenance Lead 1

Education

Total Productive Maintenance, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH Maintenance Management, Clemson University, Clemson, SC Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Triumph University

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