John R. Lockwood

Dynamic railcar industry leader with over 35 years of progressive experience in quality engineering, production supervision, and project management. Expertise in driving operational excellence through the implementation of Lean methodologies, consistently delivering high-quality results in complex railcar manufacturing environments. Recognized for building cohesive teams and fostering cross-functional collaboration, resulting in significant cost reductions, enhanced process efficiencies, and superior customer satisfaction. Committed to leveraging extensive industry knowledge to contribute to organizational success and innovation.

• Successfully led quality management for multiple MBTA railcar programs, achieving zero major audit findings.
• Implemented Lean 5S and continuous improvement initiatives across multiple production lines, increasing efficiency by 15–25%.
• Traveled nationally to troubleshoot vendor defects, strengthening supplier partnerships and improving delivery timelines.
• Mentored and trained new hires and inspectors, cultivating a high-performance quality team.