Clarence McGowan
Aisin Tx
San Antonio,Tx
1
Language
40
years of professional experience
Supervisor Waste management overseeing 5–10 team members per shift, disposal, and site compliance in manufacturing environments. Coordinates EHS standards, incident reporting, and daily team activity to keep waste streams organized and operations moving safely. Brings a background in manufacturing logistics and frontline supervision across production support roles.
Work History
Supervisor Waste management
1 Year 6 Months- Supervised daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and production standards.
- Coordinated workflow schedules, optimizing resource allocation and meeting production targets.
- Mentored team members, fostering skill development and enhancing overall performance.
- Trained new staff on standard operating procedures and safety measures, promoting a culture of compliance.
Group lead scrap reclamation and disposition
1 Year 10 Months- Led cross-functional teams to optimize production workflows and enhance operational efficiency.
- Implemented safety protocols, resulting in improved workplace safety standards and reduced incidents.
Internal Conveyance/Shipping Supervisor
1 Year 3 Months- Duties:
- Supervised team in movement of internal components for manufacturing final assemblies at Toyota Texas, ensuring timely availability of parts.
- Supervised shipping team in sequenced and non-sequenced shipping of components to Toyota and offsite locations, maintaining accurate delivery schedules.
- Maintain EHS standards.
- Attend production meetings to work with the manufacturing team to confirm production schedules.
- Prepare manpower schedules.
- Prepared productivity reports to track team performance and identify areas for operational improvements.
- Prepare incident reports.
3 Months
- Duties:
- Load and unload UPS aircraft.
Production Group Lead
2 Months- Duties:
- Supervise and train a team in the Production of exhaust systems.
- Maintain Attendance tracking.
- Maintain scrap logs.
- Maintain and teach 5S standards
- Production reporting
- Track discrepancies.
- Support lean manufacturing activities.
Manufacturing Supervisor 3rd shift
3 Years 5 Months- Duties:
- Directly supervise team members in the production of prescription eyewear
- Organize and assign work assignments.
- Provide technical support when required for team members operating equipment.
- Train and coach team members in lens production
- Attend safety meetings.
- Explain productivity goals and expectations to team members.
- Coach the team using lean manufacturing techniques.
- Teach 5s principles.
- Enforce EHS policies.
- Maintain customer first focus.
Production control, Logistics and Safety Manager
8 Years- Duties:
- Determine production capacity.
- Establish internal and external logistics system.
- Design and procure packaging for manufacturing operation.
- Negotiate pricing and terms with suppliers, vendors and freight forwarders.
- Create a master production schedule for all facets of the operation.
- Plan and schedule production.
- Create production forecast.
- Plan and schedule inventory levels.
- Assign work daily for team members.
- Establish systems and processes for the overall supply chain, planning, material procurement, inventory control and delivery.
- Monitor inventory levels and conduct cycle counts.
- Develop programs to prevent accidental loss during transportation.
- Develop and implement all written plans for safety.
- Train all members according to written plans
- Train members in cost reduction, lean manufacturing and 5 S practices.
- Forklift train the trainer certified.
- ISO/TS Knowledge
- Schedule inspection and upkeep of logistic equipment and Trucks
Production control/ logistics Asst. Mgr
2 Years- Coordinated inventory management processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency in stock levels.
- Streamlined shipping and receiving operations, enhancing workflow and reducing processing times.
- Trained new staff on company procedures, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted in preparing shipping documentation, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
- Conducted regular audits of inventory levels to identify discrepancies and implement corrective actions as needed.
- Implemented Lean principles within warehousing activities, reducing waste and increasing overall operational efficiency.
- Managed warehouse operations and verified proper shipment procedures.
Production Supervisor
12 YearsAviation Maintenance
4 Years 5 MonthsEducation
- Gen education/ Business
Graduated
- Licensed Tx Realtor
- Texas Notary
Skills
Production scheduling
Team supervision
Safety management
Lean manufacturing
Incident reporting
Vendor management
Inventory control
Logistics coordination
Materials planning
Production reporting
Cycle counting
MRP systems
Warehouse management systems
Root cause analysis
Standard work documentation
OSHA 30 certification
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Supervisor Waste management
Aisin Tx
02.2025 - CurrentRead More
Group lead scrap reclamation and disposition
Green Metals Texas
04.2023 - 02.2025Read More
Internal Conveyance/Shipping Supervisor
Toyoda Gosei
11.2020 - 02.2022Read More
World Flight Services
08.2020 - 11.2020Read More
Production Group Lead
Tenneco
01.2020 - 03.2020Read More
Manufacturing Supervisor 3rd shift
HVHC Manufacturing
10.2015 - 03.2019Read More
Production control, Logistics and Safety Manager
Higuchi Manufacturing
08.2007 - 08.2015Read More
Production control/ logistics Asst. Mgr
Futaba Industrial Texas
08.2005 - 08.2007Read More
Production Supervisor
Toyota logistics Services
07.1991 - 07.2003Read More
Aviation Maintenance
United States Air Force
01.1987 - 06.1991Read More
Brady High School
Graduated
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Ohlone College
from Gen education/ Business
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