Sean Farkas
Change Implementation Coordinator/Global Supply Chain
419-***-**** ****.**********@*****.*** Palm Bay, FL E D U C A T I O N
Bachelor of Business Administration
University of Toledo
PROFESSIONAL
COMPETENCIES
● Strategic Business
Development
● Project Management &
Implementation
● Supply Chain Optimization
● Engineering Change
Management
● Client Needs Assessment
● KPI Monitoring &
Continuous Improvement
● Conflict Resolution & Team
Building
● Strong Written & Verbal
Communication
C A R E E R S U M M A R Y
Accomplished Change Implementation Coordinator and Global Supply Chain Manager with over 25 years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing, logistics, and operational transformation. Demonstrated expertise in leading cross-functional teams, executing engineering change initiatives, and optimizing supply chain strategies to drive efficiency and cost savings in complex, high-volume environments. W O R K E X P E R I E N C E
Change Implementation Coordinator / Global Supply Chain Manager General Motors Transmission Plant – Toledo, OH
Mar 2021 – Apr 2025
● Directed implementation of engineering changes across production, quality, and supply chain departments.
● Led full lifecycle change control: planning, supplier readiness, and phased rollout.
● Aligned material requirements planning (MRP) with change timelines to prevent inventory disruptions.
● Facilitated Change Control Board (CCB) meetings and secured cross-functional alignment.
● Monitored progress using GMS and GPDS systems to ensure timely execution.
● Verified supplier tooling and material readiness to support seamless launches.
Senior Group Leader – Gear Manufacturing
General Motors Transmission Plant – Toledo, OH
Sept 2018 – Mar 2021
● Oversaw daily operations of gear production, maintaining high standards in quality, safety, and throughput.
● Managed hourly team performance across shifts, meeting aggressive efficiency targets.
● Tracked and acted on KPIs such as scrap rates, production delays, and quality metrics.
● Collaborated with engineering and maintenance to address bottlenecks and equipment failures.
● Led GMS meetings to align team goals, performance reviews, and safety procedures.
Sean Farkas
Change Implementation Coordinator/Global Supply Chain Manager 419-***-**** ****.**********@*****.*** Palm Bay, FL R E F E R E N C E S
Jeremy Spohn
Global Supply Chain Office
Manager
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Jamie Lewis
Supply Chain Coordinator
️jamie.*****@**.***
Michael Belair
Supply Chain Coordinator
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W O R K E X P E R I E N C E C O N T I N U E D
GF6 GPSC Floor Manager
General Motors Transmission Plant – Toledo, OH
Apr 2015 – Sept 2018
● Supervised floor logistics for GF6 transmission production, ensuring just-in-time (JIT) material flow.
● Led logistics teams focused on safety, accountability, and performance optimization.
● Resolved material availability issues through cross-departmental coordination.
● Maintained high inventory accuracy through root cause analysis and process corrections.
● Championed lean initiatives to reduce waste and improve delivery timelines.
● Standardized floor procedures to streamline onboarding and training.
Change Implementation Coordinator / Global Supply Chain General Motors Transmission Plant – Toledo, OH
June 2011 – Apr 2015
(Role previously held; responsibilities consistent with above experience) Global Supply Chain Group Leader / Various Management Roles General Motors Transmission Plant – Toledo, OH
Sept 2000 – June 2011
● Managed materials compliance with GM standards for safety, quality, and environmental practices.
● Acted as key liaison between floor operations and leadership regarding supply chain performance.
● Supported product launches with phased material planning and logistics coordination.
● Utilized GPSC Portal and GMS systems to oversee material flow and supplier performance.