Jack Garforth Email & Phone Number

Ne Ohio

Experienced Manufacturing Manager is available for short term and contract opportunities that are focused on improving the manufacturing process, coaching & mentoring key team members, and yield improvement projects focused on improving the bottom line.

Macedonia, Oh

Responsible for creating a vision for the 17 members of the Quality Team and implementing visual and dimensional improvements that have positively impacted our internal and external rejection rates (PPM). Maintains the Quality Management System and ISO certification. * Built strong and improved relationships with suppliers and customers * Reduced returns from largest customer by 50% * Designed and built in a team setting new and improved visual inspection instructions

Streetsboro, Oh

Responsible for all facets of the manufacturing process, including shipping & transportation, with 7 direct reports and 325 employees.• Restructured supervisory team that led to improved efficiency (30% improvement in MHPU), better yields in vinyl and IG scrap, and moved COTD from 93% to a record setting 98.5% in one year. • Refocused teams on Safety & Quality. Reduced recordable injuries by 40% in 2011 and developed, in a team setting, SOP guidelines & visuals for all positions on the… Show more Responsible for all facets of the manufacturing process, including shipping & transportation, with 7 direct reports and 325 employees.• Restructured supervisory team that led to improved efficiency (30% improvement in MHPU), better yields in vinyl and IG scrap, and moved COTD from 93% to a record setting 98.5% in one year. • Refocused teams on Safety & Quality. Reduced recordable injuries by 40% in 2011 and developed, in a team setting, SOP guidelines & visuals for all positions on the premiere window line. A template for the remaining assembly lines.• Standardized reporting and tracking of all Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), posted weekly trends for each department and plant wide aggregate. Discussed trends and built action plans from the results.• Designed and implemented leadership skill building program for supervisory team and the line leads.• Instrumental in rewriting attendance policy, shifting operation hours, and eliminating second shift due to efficiency gains and increased productivity on first shift. Show less

Solon, Oh

Led the efficient production, packaging, and shipping of branded products and custom OEM orders to locations worldwide; 3 direct reports, 38 associates and numerous temps.• Introduced systems workflows and segregation techniques to improve quality and productivity, resulting in a 60% reduction in customer complaints in 2009. • Utilized Lean tools to improve productivity, capacity, and efficiency. Improved capacity by 35% in OEM Kitting operation.• Reintroduced 5S and Visual… Show more Led the efficient production, packaging, and shipping of branded products and custom OEM orders to locations worldwide; 3 direct reports, 38 associates and numerous temps.• Introduced systems workflows and segregation techniques to improve quality and productivity, resulting in a 60% reduction in customer complaints in 2009. • Utilized Lean tools to improve productivity, capacity, and efficiency. Improved capacity by 35% in OEM Kitting operation.• Reintroduced 5S and Visual Basics to all teams. Restored a safe work environment with good housekeeping practices and weekly departmental audits. Show less

Macedonia, Oh

Led sales, installation, and efficient operations of this $4.5 MM business, with full P&L responsibility, 10 direct reports, including commissioned sales force, and total staff of 23. Worked closely with Marketing, Advertising, & Manufacturing to improve lead generation, grow NE Ohio presence, and maintain a smooth flow of products moving to customers.• Increased 1Q08 Net Income 24% over 1Q07, while sales and installations decreased 22% same period through numerous efficiency and cost… Show more Led sales, installation, and efficient operations of this $4.5 MM business, with full P&L responsibility, 10 direct reports, including commissioned sales force, and total staff of 23. Worked closely with Marketing, Advertising, & Manufacturing to improve lead generation, grow NE Ohio presence, and maintain a smooth flow of products moving to customers.• Increased 1Q08 Net Income 24% over 1Q07, while sales and installations decreased 22% same period through numerous efficiency and cost improvement projects. • Motivated sales staff to meet / exceed established sales goals and objectives by developing effective sales incentives.• Improved material costs as percent of revenue through housekeeping and organization projects in the warehouse.• Focused on safety, achieving zero recordables, and customer service improvements (completing quality surveys). Show less

Macedonia, Oh

Promoted into this newly created role to improve safety performance, installation efficiency and management skills of installation leaders across all company owned operations. Managed 30 Installation Managers and $65 MM budget.• Visited all 30 branches to observe and document operations to create best practice processes which could be emulated across all locations; coached installation manager; and created buy in for branch and corporate success.• Improved installation processes… Show more Promoted into this newly created role to improve safety performance, installation efficiency and management skills of installation leaders across all company owned operations. Managed 30 Installation Managers and $65 MM budget.• Visited all 30 branches to observe and document operations to create best practice processes which could be emulated across all locations; coached installation manager; and created buy in for branch and corporate success.• Improved installation processes and reduced costs to achieve a gross profit improvement of over $1 MM. • Reduced recordable injuries by 53% in 2007 vs. 2006, a $500,000 P&L improvement.• Decreased Labor and Material at 80% of branches and reduced overall OT by $250,000 in 2007.• Member of Executive Marketing Committee responsible for product development and market growth. Show less

Led quality assurance, yield and continuous improvement projects across entire batch manufacturing process that serviced 50 locations. Managed 4 direct reports.• Moved culture from inspecting quality to one of building quality in and making it right the first time. • Improved quality and delivery performance of suppliers by opening new lines of communication and providing feedback on a customized supplier scorecard, reducing aluminum rejections 40%.• Led numerous improvement… Show more Led quality assurance, yield and continuous improvement projects across entire batch manufacturing process that serviced 50 locations. Managed 4 direct reports.• Moved culture from inspecting quality to one of building quality in and making it right the first time. • Improved quality and delivery performance of suppliers by opening new lines of communication and providing feedback on a customized supplier scorecard, reducing aluminum rejections 40%.• Led numerous improvement projects that enhanced the bottom line by $700,000 over 4 years. Show less

Cleveland, Oh

Led safety, quality, productivity, yield, costs, and overall P&L for this $180 MM, 450,000 ton progressive automotive coating line, a Joint Venture between LTV Steel and Sumitomo Metals (Japan). Managed $20 MM budget, 8 direct reports, and 73 technicians in a 24/7 operation. • Increased productivity 15%, making these the most profitable years in LSE’s history by applying Kaizen and Process Improvement principles to manufacturing process.• Implemented strategies that cut scrap… Show more Led safety, quality, productivity, yield, costs, and overall P&L for this $180 MM, 450,000 ton progressive automotive coating line, a Joint Venture between LTV Steel and Sumitomo Metals (Japan). Managed $20 MM budget, 8 direct reports, and 73 technicians in a 24/7 operation. • Increased productivity 15%, making these the most profitable years in LSE’s history by applying Kaizen and Process Improvement principles to manufacturing process.• Implemented strategies that cut scrap by 30% and rejections from historic levels of 4-5% to below 2%.• Facilitated and improved customer relations and sales through on-site visits and problem resolution.• Influenced maintenance organization to move from a reactive to a proactive state.• Moved culture from unit to product optimization, resulting in $10+ MM performance improvement in scrap and 7% increase in Prime Yield for a $40 MM / year improvement.• Supported Cold Roll Finishing (84” Tandem Mill and Roll Shop) operations, whose primary customer uses steel for exposed automotive parts. • Participated in design and launch of innovative Mentoring Program that was mirrored at other facilities and companies. Mentored 2 Mentees. Show less