Mark A.

Power
Richmond, KY 40475 (515) 570-3933 mpower8493@gmail.com

Detail-oriented and highly articulate professional manager, directing operations and activities within production area Engages strong organizational skills, leadership and systematic knowledge regarding numerous aspects of the production process to attain organization goals: cost-savings, product quality, labor efficiency, timely delivery and safety. Objective Statement Managing and directing production processes while ensuring optimum utilization of resources to maximize cost savings, quality, revenues, output and efficiency of production. Skills Summary Effective Leader Staff Training/Development Consistently meet goals Proficient in TPS Efficient in Multi-Tasking Supervision and Training Complex Problem Solving Organizational Skills Operations Management

Strategic Planning Workflow Planning Employee Scheduling Cost Reduction Trouble-Shooting Skills Exceptional Interpersonal Communication Deadline-Oriented Blueprint reading and interpretation

Sound Judgment Communication Skills Inventory Control Team Leadership Team Building Team Player Time Management Skills Conflict Resolution SAP Software

Professional Experience PRODUCTION MANAGER

Graham Packaging, Lexington, Kentucky December 2012 March 2014

Oversaw all safety initiatives within the facility to ensure all safety goals and objectives are were maintained. Provided leadership to supervisors, production leads, and hourly associates with regards to Safety, Quality, and Cost. Proficient in the Toyota Production System (TPS) Developed 5S Program through training of employees Executed various A3 cost savings initiatives Developed a cost saving recycling program which saved company $48,000 annually Reduced and maintained quality held inventory from 2.8 million to less than 100K by making quality a daily focus on the production floor. Reduced labor cost with utilization of labor crewing model tracker. Demonstrated and promoted all aspects of continuous improvement to include change management. Executed production schedule as developed with the Scheduler to satisfy customer service requirements with respect to time, cost, and quality. Engaged employees in identifying, planning, developing, executing, and sustaining Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). Coordinated with the Maintenance Manager on the preventative maintenance required for the operational equipment. Worked with supervisors to oversee all Production department personnel/HR issues including: hiring, performance reviews, recognition, disciplinary, and attendance. Maintained contact with the sales department so that customer requirements are effectively met and maximum utilization of plant facilities is obtained. Determined and developed departmental and plant budgets

CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT MANAGER

Silgan Containers Corporation, Fort Dodge, Iowa April 2012 December 2012

Developed plant continuous improvement teams Directed management of department cell owners and hourly cell leaders. Developed and trained new individuals in lean concepts, 5S, TPM initiatives, visual factory, and overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT Silgan Containers Corporation

January 2002 April 2012

Managed a team of eight Production Supervisors and 60 hourly personnel in the production of metal food cans and ends. Managed all aspects of production department assuring safety, quality and production goals are met. Prioritized and assign resources to manage deadlines. Answered customer quality concerns using root cause analysis. Hired and trained staff. Strengthened Companys business by leading implementation of installation of three new production lines in three different departments. Directly responsible for yearly overhauls and maintenance of two Minster DACI 150 can line presses, one DAS-H200 Redicon Endlevel II 16 outs Shell Press, four Stolle-Preferred Rotary Liners, and one Minster P2-100 Buhrke Conversion Press.

PRODUCTION SUPERVISOR Matsushita Compressor Corporation, Mooresville, North Carolina January 1994 June 2001 (Plant Closed February 2001) Managed two departments and overall responsible for 41 employees. Team Leader for Management Kaizen Team and Team Leader for Total Productive Maintenance. (TPM) Management Team Leader to increase productivity and reduce scrap. Inspected products to maintain ISO 9000 quality standards and assisted with ISO 9001 and 14001 certifications. Knowledge of AS400 system, Kronos and E-Time attendance programs Continued on four months after plant closed to assist with shipping machinery and parts to new plant location (Asia) and facility clean-up.

MANAGEMENT LEADERSHIP TRAINING Management One training December 2003 Becoming a Leader June 2004 Silgan Leadership training April 2005 Management Safety training November 2007 Silgan Containers Operational Excellence (OPEX/Lean manufacturing) training 9/14/2009. Management Safety training IV November 2010

MILITARY United States Navy, Petty Officer 3rd Class February 1981-February 1985 (Honorable Discharge) Accountable for the ship's store and laundry which involved: Maintaining ship stores inventory level sufficient enough for up to 6 months at sea, Maintaining warehouse organization on ship Maintaining all records of purchasing and expenditure transactions of the store Maintain ships laundry supplies for crew of 284 sailors Lead daily operations of ships laundry room with team of 5 sailors Completed courses in shipboard repair, firefighting, nuclear, chemical, and biological warfare and clean-up, water safety and lifesaving. Ranked second in Navy Ship Serviceman A School, with a 98.9 grade point average.

EDUCATION Currently pursuing a Bachelors degree in Business Management at Eastern Kentucky University Brevard College, Brevard NC Physical Education Montreat College, Charlotte, NC Business Administration Mitchell Community College, Statesville, NC Business Administration Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College, Gautier, MS General Studies Ocean Springs Christian School, Ocean Springs, MS o Valedictorian Senior Class