Manager Power Plant
Resume:
Gordon Alan Simerson
Somerset, Ky 42503
*********@*****.***
Manufacturing Manager with over 23 years of experience specializing in lean manufacturing methodology with emphasis on continuing process and quality improvement, cost control, safety, conflict resolution and morale building, Lean, 5S, welding production and assembly in both heavy and light gage projects, and achieving production deadlines in both union and non-union environments. Member of the US Air Force and Army with training in management skills, conflict resolution and employee motivation skill sets. Exerts a drive and determination to excel all expectations and assignments to his team.
EMPLOYMENT:
Corning Inc. Harrodsburg KY November 2010-Present
Direct and supervise production of precision flat panel display glass during a specified shift
Gather and analyze Process data relating to Continuous Flow process
Utilize knowledge of process control for manufacturing decision making
Direct and assign daily work assignments for hourly employees on the shift
Achieve and maintain superior safety and housekeeping performance
Define and achieve quality performance that allows HAKY to meet or exceed customer expectations and
Manufacturing goals and objectives
Hold team to standard operating procedures, code of conduct, plant/company rules, collective bargaining agreement
Engage the Union workforce through setting clear expectations and holding the team accountable
Drive continual process improvement
Utilize Six Sigma Process to eliminate Cause and Effect
Dedicated Lean Manufacturing Leader for shift personnel
Be the center of knowledge for all happenings on the shift
Supervisory responsibility of a minimum of 20 personnel
BAE Systems York, PA October 2006-May2010
Manufacturing Manager: Responsible for all phases of daily plant operations including, production schedule, quality, and safety while managing production costs for multiple Defense contracts which included Bradley, Paladin, M88 Hercules and MRAP Tactical Wheeled Vehicle assembly.
Supervised 5 supervisors, 9 Engineers, and over 150 Federal union employees
Responsible for exceeding safety, quality, cost, and schedule KPI’s
Manufacturing manager for new Tactical Wheeled vehicle product line for US Army and Marine Corps (MRAP Vehicles)
Assisted in plant start up operations at Letterkenny Army Depot
Team produced fastest wheeled vehicle from design to final assembly to date (57 days)
Lead as Site Operations Manager role when required
Initiated teams for Six Sigma and Lead Process
Champion of Emergency Response Team
Bustin Industrial Products Inc East Stroudsburg Pa April 2006-October 2006
Plant Supervisor: Responsible for production planning, production management, product quality and plant safety for manufacturer of aluminum and steel grating. Involved in employee hiring as well as new staff training. Managed 27 direct union reports.
Led new product development team
Initiated and performed repairs in the execution of safety upgrades on product which required extensive travel.
Performed employee evaluations/counseling
Penn Summit Tubular LLC West Hazleton Pa. July 2005-April 2006
Production Supervisor: for company which produced cellular, and power transmission poles. Was responsible for meeting all production time lines, product scheduling, material ordering and purchasing of plant equipment, plant safety committee while directing 35 person production units.
Plant supervisor for 2nd shift
Maintained or exceeded cost and schedule for customer product
Performed employee evaluations/counseling
Assisted R&D team
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc., Hanover, PA April 2001-July 2005
Lead Man for Welding/Heat Exchange department. Duties include utilizing GTAW and GMAW processes in accordance with blueprint specifications to weld piping components to an LNG heat exchanger. Each project encompasses a 12-month period to complete critical fabrication aspects on vessels with very low tolerances and ensuring zero defects by x-raying all joints.
Union representative for 45 employees
Shift lead man responsible for scheduling and training of new hires
Member of Medical Response Team
Victory Energy Corporation, Indiana, PA Nov 1999- ApriI 2001
Welder, Foreman: Responsibilities included all aspects of welding on facilities and equipment for a natural gas-drilling company to include the installation, fabrication, and repair of all gas-line projects.
Harley Davidson Motor Company, Eden Rd., York, March 1995-Nov 1999
Welder, Lead man Duties included completing the welding aspects of manufacturing Harley Davidson motorcycles
Part of a demo team to promote Harley Davidson products
Evaluate product performance in accordance with engineering standards.
Welder on assembly line/ assembler on assembly line
Member of safety and first response teams
Military
March 1987-March 1992- United States Air Force
Civil Engineering
Responsible for all base facilities and property maintenance and repair. Certifications in SMAW, MIG, Oxyacetylene, Flux Core welding principles.
Awarded Shop Supervisor after 8 months in country based on rank and knowledge base.
Received multiple awards based on performance
September 1994-July 2006 United States Army Reserve
Member of Field Artillery Brigade specializing in the Paladin Howitzer.
Assistant Gun Chief
Augmented into Military Police to support mission to Bosnia
Accountable for training and certifications for new soldiers
NCO Supervisor US Air Force/US Army
Responsible for direction of on-the-job training and career development of approximately 15
Subordinates along with completing yearly evaluations of personnel and maintaining and
Enforcing disciplinary actions. Also responsible for scheduling assignments of approximately 7 to
15 personnel to include daily duties as well as specialized individual tasks in accordance with Air
Force standards and Code of Conduct.
Education
Luzerne County Community College
Military Police Training 2003 (US Army)
Civil Engineering Technical School, 1987 (Air Force)
Specialized Military Training:
Paladin Weapons Training
Combat Engineer/Base Denial Technical Training
Military Police Training
Air Borne/Air Assault School
Combat Medical Lifesaver certified 7 yrs (assisted Combat Medic)
BNOC (Basic NCO leadership school)
ANOC (Advanced NCO leadership school
TOURS OF DUTY:
2003-2005 Operation Iraqi Freedom and Operation Enduring Freedom, Iraq/Afghanistan as Platoon Leader
2001- Operation Keystone, Local Security - Nuclear Power Plant Security Force Leader 5 months
2001-2002 Deployment to Bosnia Security Force
1991- Operation Desert Shield/Storm
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