Kenneth R Howe Tel: 678-***-****
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Hiram, Georgia 30141 e-mail:************@*********.***
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HIGHLIGHTS OF QUALIFICATIONS
o Professional hands-on technical leader with 28 years experience specializing in strategic planning, operation improvement, paint systems, production efficiency, and motivational team leadership.
o Capable of working under tight deadlines while meeting high performance goals
o Excellent trouble-shooting abilities that can analyze complex concepts and implement them to produce immediate results.
o Specialize in start-ups & turn-around operations in non-union plants.
WORK HISTORY
SPECTRUM INDUSTRIES / TECHNOCHEM
Plant Manager / Process Engineer Jan 2002 – May 08
• Supervise E-coat painting system, Powder Coat painting system, Maintenance, sales, scheduling, HR dept and welding departments on all shifts.
• I did all customer Qouting.
• In charge of planning yearly budget.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Maintain company K.P.I metrics.
• Maintenance of building, security, vendors, 10 stage chem. cleaning system, system improvements and quality control.
• Awarded Manager of the year for Fulton County Human Services Department for 2004.
• Awarded Employer of the year by Bobby Dodd Institute for 2004.
• Responsible for training personnel.
• Achieved QS 9000 certification in 6 months of start-up.
SPECTRUM INDUSTRIES. 1989 - Dec 2001
Production supervisor.
• Supervise E-coat painting, Maintenance, and welding departments on all shifts.
• Ensuring customer satisfaction
• Maintain company K.P.I metrics.
• Maintained customer relationships and quality control.
• Traveled from plant to plant to improve shift efficiency
• Had the most efficient 2nd shift the company
• Led company development of improved lift system to reduce employee injuries.
• Paint defects from 6% to less than .05%.
• Achieved corporate QS9000 certificate in two weeks.
EDUCATION
Specialized training in management development, instruction, business, Kaizen events, and 5’s (lean management philosophies).
Certified in Team Leadership, Lean Manufacturing, Failure Mode, Effective Analysis, Corrective Action Request, 8 D Problem Solving, and QS 9000 / ISO 9001.