Shawn Pack
Visiontron
Saint James,NY
Overview
25+
Years of experience
Work History
09.2025 - Current1 Year 1 Month
Director of Manufacturing
Visiontron | Holtsville, NY
- Currently serving as the Director of Manufacturing, I reported to the President/CEO. Reports included production manager, supply chain manager, quality control and graphics arts. The facility is non-union with 30 employees and $17 million annual sales volume.
- Manufacturing crowd control devices
- Supported supply chain in streamlining process
- Reduced overall labor by 15% while growing sales 20% YoY
- Implement continues improvement activities, including Kanban and cell redesign
04.2019 - 09.20256 Years 5 Months
COO/Director of Operations
Duro Dyne-NSI | Bay Shore, NY
- Serving as the Director of Operations, I reported to the VP of Operations. Reports included plant managers, production managers, warehouse managers, and maintenance management in four locations. These facilities are both union and non-union with 225 employees and $200 million annual sales volume.
- Manufacturing sheet metal accessories
- Assisted in the private sell of the company to new ownership, then sell to new private equity group
- Mentored leadership in kaizen and continuous improvement
- Implemented daily Gemba Walks
- Developed scheduling and planning for production
- Introduced four new product lines
- Participated in steel purchasing classes
- Submitted several approved capital plans
- Managed the move into new warehouse, including purchasing equipment and racking
- Supported relocation of multiple assembly cells
- Brokered machinery deal from previous employee that saved over $200K annually
06.2015 - 04.20193 Years 10 Months
Plant Manager
Johnson Controls-Hart & Cooley | Turners Falls, MA
- Serving as the Plant Manager of the Turners Falls, MA plant I reported to the Director of Operations. Reports included the production manager, engineering, warehouse supervisor, quality, and continuous improvement. This is a non-union facility with 85 employees and $18 million annual sales volume.
- Manufacturing boiler, chimney, and pellet pipe from raw steel
- Improved on time delivery by 20%
- Implemented daily safety audits
- Met cost improvement goals each year
- Developed better communication through plant
- Introduced two new product lines
- Customer base strengthened through visits and focus groups
06.2011 - 06.20154 Years
Manufacturing Manager
Johnson Controls-Hart & Cooley | Huntsville, AL
- Serving as the Manufacturing Manager, I reported to the Plant Manager. Reports included 5 production supervisors and 2 shipping clerks. This is a union facility with 160 employees and $30 million annual sales volume.
- Manufacturing grilles, diffusers, commercial/industrial pipe, duct connectors, and roof curbs and rails from raw steel
- Developed targets and goals to increase productivity
- Implemented new procedures in scrap tracking to reduce and prevent
- Coach and trained supervisors in their individual roles.
- Member of different 8D teams
- Involved in startup operations
- Substitute plant manager during facility transition
- Worked closely with customer service to meet end user needs
- Involved with shipping and logistics on a daily basis
- Experienced with union contract negotiations
01.2008 - 01.20113 Years
Lean Coordinator
Johnson Controls-Hart & Cooley | Huntsville, AL
- Led over 40 kaizen events in 2008-2011 focusing on 1-piece flow, continuous improvement, Kanban, mix-scheduling, preventative maintenance, and quick changeover
- Saved over $800,000 in inventory savings in 2009
- Developed 5S ownership system throughout plant
- Trained over 150 different employees in 3 years from 6 different plant locations
- Gained Six Sigma Green Belt at University of Alabama in Huntsville through Alabama Technology Network
01.2006 - 01.20082 Years
Manufacturing Supervisor
Johnson Controls-Hart & Cooley | Huntsville, AL
- Supervised as many as 55 sheet-metal workers in a union environment
- Implemented many communication programs between supervision still in use
- Worked with upper management in expansion and lean manufacturing projects
12.2005 - 05.20065 Months
Casthouse Melter/Maintenance Foreman
Wise Alloys L.L.C. | Muscle Shoals, AL
- Supervised steelworkers in a union environment producing aluminum ingots
- Helped keep scrap rate under 4%
- Supervised machinists, electricians, pipe-fitters, and brick masons
- Left company to work on education goals
05.2002 - 12.20053 Years 7 Months
Timbersmill Production Supervisor
Gulf States Paper Corporation | Moundville, AL
- Started third shift, including hiring employees
- No recordable injuries in 2005
- Worked closely with maintenance
- Efficiency goals were met within one week of startup and maintained
01.2002 - 01.20053 Years
Moulder Production Supervisor
Gulf States Paper Corporation | Moundville, AL
- Used stocked lumber to produce tongue and groove flooring and siding
- First supervisor hired for this department.
- Helped department to make a profit in 2004 fiscal year.
- Kept payroll under budget every period since start-up.
- Worked on several continuous process improvement projects.
Education
M.A | Business Administration
University of North Alabama | 01.2008
University of North Alabama
01.2008
GPA: 3.5
B.A. | Operations Management with minor in Computer Science and Technology
University of Alabama | 01.2002
University of Alabama
01.2002
- Million Dollar Band four years and basketball pep band two years.
- GPA: 3.2
Hobbies and Interests
- Regular attender of Smithtown Gospel Tabernacle (serving in worship, student, and prayer ministries)
- Music
- Reading
- Youth sports coaching
- Cycling
Timeline
Director of Manufacturing
Visiontron
09.2025 - CurrentRead more
COO/Director of Operations
Duro Dyne-NSI
04.2019 - 09.2025Read more
Plant Manager
Johnson Controls-Hart & Cooley
06.2015 - 04.2019Read more
Manufacturing Manager
Johnson Controls-Hart & Cooley
06.2011 - 06.2015Read more
Lean Coordinator
Johnson Controls-Hart & Cooley
01.2008 - 01.2011Read more
Manufacturing Supervisor
Johnson Controls-Hart & Cooley
01.2006 - 01.2008Read more
Casthouse Melter/Maintenance Foreman
Wise Alloys L.L.C.
12.2005 - 05.2006Read more
Timbersmill Production Supervisor
Gulf States Paper Corporation
05.2002 - 12.2005Read more
Moulder Production Supervisor
Gulf States Paper Corporation
01.2002 - 01.2005Read more
University of North Alabama - M.A, Business Administration
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University of Alabama - B.A., Operations Management with minor in Computer Science and Technology
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