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John Clark

Jackson,TN

Summary

Dynamic Area Manager with over 30 years in automotive manufacturing at Ford Motor Company. Proven track record in driving operational excellence and implementing safety protocols, enhancing productivity by identifying bottlenecks. Strong leadership and data-driven problem-solving skills foster team collaboration and continuous improvement, ensuring compliance and customer satisfaction.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Area Manager Stamping Operations

Ford Motor Company
01.2023 - Current
  • This assignment was a greenfield site installation.
  • Managed daily operations for optimal performance, ensuring timely completion of tasks and projects.
  • Hired and developed new staff to support the project.
  • Conducted training sessions to educate employees on best practices and procedures to increase profitability.

Plant Engineering Manager (Dearborn Stamping)

Ford Motor Company
08.2019 - 12.2022
  • Implemented safety protocols within the facility, reducing workplace accidents and promoting a culture of safety awareness.
  • Managed budgets for capital projects within the facility, ensuring effective allocation of resources throughout project lifecycles.
  • Led continuous improvement initiatives within the plant environment, driving operational excellence across all functions.
  • Maintained compliance with local regulations by conducting regular audits and addressing any identified concerns promptly.

Quality Manager (Dearborn Stamping Plant)

Ford Motor Company
01.2018 - 07.2019
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
  • Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.

Production Manager

Ford Motor Company
10.1994 - 12.2017
  • From 1994 - 2017 I held several roles starting from an hourly Press Operator to the Production Manager Role.
  • Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
  • Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Western Governors University
Salt Lake City, UT
07-2014

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Kaplan University
Davenport, IA
07-2011

Skills

    Automotive Manufacturing Experience (30 yrs)

    Management/Supervisory Experience (26 yrs)

    Data-driven Problem Solving facilitator

    Working knowledge of engineering (mechanical/electrical/design/facility)

    Project Management experience

    Strong Team Leadership & Communication skills

    Daily Operations, Shop Floor & Plant Management

    Quality Assurance & Controls compliance

    Strategic Direction planning (daily/monthly/yearly)

    Ergonomic, Safety(OHSA), Health & environmental

    Process/Product Improvement & Optimization

    Customer Quality/Delivery Focus (internal/external)

    Man/Material flow JIT principles

    Continuous Improvements (innovation)

    Production optimization (Overall Equipment Efficiency-OEE & Manpower/Material utilization)

    Coaching & Training coordination including employee/management development programs

    Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Target/Strategy development & implementation

    Finance (Capital & Operating) Budgets Forecast & Planning

Timeline

Area Manager Stamping Operations

Ford Motor Company
01.2023 - Current

Plant Engineering Manager (Dearborn Stamping)

Ford Motor Company
08.2019 - 12.2022

Quality Manager (Dearborn Stamping Plant)

Ford Motor Company
01.2018 - 07.2019

Production Manager

Ford Motor Company
10.1994 - 12.2017

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Western Governors University

Associate of Applied Science - Business Management

Kaplan University

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