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Gary Bigham

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven professional with over 20 years of experience in the automotive industry, demonstrating a proven ability to solve complex problems and drive operational excellence. Expertise in leadership and team building fosters a collaborative work environment that enhances productivity and morale. Strong communication skills, combined with meticulous attention to detail, ensure effective project execution and alignment with organizational goals. Committed to delivering bottom-line results while continuously seeking innovative solutions to improve processes and performance.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

District Manager

HPC - Industrial
07.2024 - Current
  • Orchestrated the launch of 4 paint shops generating 1.5 million in revenue for the month of July 2024
  • Reduced shutdown cost from $1.2 million in July 2024 to $900K in August 2025 while generating $260K in revenue by performing out of scope task
  • Trained and mentored management teams to improve operational efficiency.

Site Manager

HydroChemPSC
07.2016 - 07.2024
  • Oversee and manage a $4 million account to ensure safety, quality, and productivity is being met or exceeded
  • Create daily and weekend work schedules for 30 employees and 8 supervisors
  • Exceeded site revenue goals by 15% and generated $581k in onsite revenue in addition to maintaining the current scope of work

Supervisor

HydroChem
07.2015 - 07.2016

Operation Manager

MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
01.2005 - 01.2015
  • Oversee all aspects of field operations to maintain profitability by continuously seeking to improve operational efficiency.
  • Provide leadership necessary to achieve a very aggressive growth plan by being focused on the re-engineering of all accounts to deliver cost savings to our customer and additional profits to our company.
  • Deliver and maintain high standards of customer service
  • Ensure compliance of facility and MPW policies and regulations.
  • Provide continuous training and development for the operational management team as well as a general understanding of motivating a dedicated work force.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication

Ohio University
01.2001

Skills

  • Front Line Leadership Training
  • ISO Auditor Training
  • Set up Visual Management Programs (ie, 5-S, PDCA)
  • Trained in SPC Charts, LOTO, Foot-Printing, Labor Relations, “KRONOS” Time Management System, Myers-Briggs, Understanding Personality Types

Skilled in

  • Lean Manufacturing Techniques
  • Process Discipline
  • ISO 9001-2000 Quality Systems
  • Microsoft Word
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Word Perfect

Timeline

District Manager

HPC - Industrial
07.2024 - Current

Site Manager

HydroChemPSC
07.2016 - 07.2024

Supervisor

HydroChem
07.2015 - 07.2016

Operation Manager

MPW INDUSTRIAL SERVICES
01.2005 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Science - Organizational Communication

Ohio University