HOWARD BOWMAN
Mansfield
Summary
Production Supervisor adept at optimizing workflow and ensuring product quality. Focused on team development through effective training and mentoring, resulting in enhanced compliance with safety standards and operational performance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Mae Fence
Fulton
04.2026 - Current
- Managed production schedules and workflow for high-quality fencing products.
- Monitored the daily operations of the production team, providing guidance and support as needed.
- Oversaw daily production operations, offering guidance and support to the team.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
Production Supervisor
HCProducts
Mount Vernon
01.2022 - 04.2026
- Resolved issues to sustain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Facilitated communication with production supervisors and plant manager to ensure smooth operations.
- Scheduled and conducted shift meetings to facilitate clear communication and coordination.
Plant Superintendent/Plant Maintenance/Tool Die Maker
General Technologies
Mansfield
01.2005 - 01.2022
- Ensured compliance with production schedules to meet operational targets.
- Hire and train all employees.
- Analyze customer requirements and maintain optimal level of quality for all production activities according to required ISO standards.
- Manage and ensure compliance to safety rules for the plant.
- Coordinate with the direct sales team to perform all customer visits.
- Prepared paperwork and reports for plant activities, assisting supervisors in oversight of operations.
- Manage all communication with employees and the plant manager to ensure optimal utilization of all analytical tools.
Education
Journeyman's Card - Machinist Certification
Wayne Collage
Wooster, OHMechanic Certification -
Pioneer Joint Vocational School
Shelby, OHSkills
- Quality assurance
- Process optimization
- Manufacturing management
- Employee development
- Efficiency optimization
- Schedule optimization
- Employee assessment
- Team collaboration
- Issue resolution
Timeline
Production Manager
Mae Fence
04.2026 - Current
Production Supervisor
HCProducts
01.2022 - 04.2026
Plant Superintendent/Plant Maintenance/Tool Die Maker
General Technologies
01.2005 - 01.2022
Journeyman's Card - Machinist Certification
Wayne Collage
Mechanic Certification -
Pioneer Joint Vocational School