Mark Kovac Email & Phone Number

US

• Director of Manufacturing for a company that develops, designs and produces the best-known dog toys.
• Provides excellent team leadership to a diverse workforce in a safety-first culture by identifying challenges, establishing priorities, and driving improvement
• Consistently meets commitments and accepts accountability for the team’s performance, as we experience success as a team and problem solve as a team
• Responsible for Manufacturing, Facilities and Maintenance, ensuring all are aware of departmental metrics, including on-time performance and customer feedback
• In-depth project management experience focused on improving plant performance and production, while safeguarding quality control and reducing costs

Charlotte, North Carolina, US

• Operations Manager for high-tech construction firm that provides precision design and manufacturing to build commercial buildings faster, cheaper and greener.
• Drives production and quality control, with a sense of urgency and accountability
• Improved product flow for continual improvement to decrease man hours and increase profitability through lean practices and tracking with KPI methodology
• Effectively collaborates with Legal and Human Resource Departments, while ensuring proprietary and confidentiality in all communications
• Increase profitability by committing to cross-functional team development, thereby minimizing labor costs and down-time

Centennial, CO, US

• Production Supervisor for the world’s leading supplier of high precision two-piece can and end-making machinery for the global can making industry.
• Managed personnel across weld, machine shop, production control, maintenance, assembly, and paint as sole supervisor of production
• Directed and oversaw implementation of 6S projects across the plant, and trained employees on the fundamentals of Lean Manufacturing
• Strive for an injury-free work environment via EHS principles, including hazardous waste management, while maintaining a strong floor presence
• Interviewed, hired and developed a diverse group of employees to promote production standard (SOP’S), team building and to increase output

Arvada, CO, US

• CNC Machinist/Lead for Sundyne which designs and manufactures industrial pumps and compressors, serving customers in over 117 countries.
• Heavily involved in lean manufacturing training and development of the “ACE – Achieving Competitive Excellence” program including 5S, Kaizen Philosophy and value stream mapping
• Highly experienced with the Kan Ban system, training others on its use
• Participated on the Set-up Reduction team, reducing set-up time across the board
• Volunteered on the Fire Brigade, and the Emergency and Safety team during all 13 years of tenure

• CNC/Prototype Machinist for an aerospace company, developing sheet metal fabrication capabilities for the C-17 program line, Gulfstream V, and the International Space Station.
• Manufactured and assembled aircraft ground support equipment and aerospace components holding tight tolerances, using manual and CNC lathes and mills
• Provided machining for R&D products using sketches, prints and verbal instructions

Randolph AFB, TX, US

• Trained in maintenance, servicing, and troubleshooting of aircraft
• Participated in Operation ELDORADO CANYON
• Received the Good Conduct Medal and the Joint Service Commendation Medal
• Secret Security Clearance

Aircraft Maintenance Qualification Program - Non-Commissioned Officer Training

Drafting/Auto Cad, Auto Cad 3D Modeling

Team Building Skills And The Supervisor Course

Computer Numerically Controlled (Cnc) Machinist Technology/Cnc Machinist

Apprenticeship, Machine Tool Technology/Machinist