Gordon Alan Simerson

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Somerset, Ky 42503

606-***-****

nk1ysm@r.postjobfree.com

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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