1. Scott V. Lincoln
7010 Rainelle Dr. * Lanesville, IN 47136 * (502) 767-5788
s.v.lincoln@gmail.com
Metal Fabricating * Manufacturing and Operations Management * Automotive Assembly
Career Profile
A dedicated, customer-focused, action-oriented manufacturing management professional
possessing 20+ years of experience working in high-volume manufacturing facilities with
emphasis on metal fabricating, automotive assembly, logistics, inventory, production, and quality
control. Demonstrated leadership ability managing, motivating, and coaching employees to
produce a superior end product while meeting production goals. Proven track record of
enhancing safety, quality, and efficiencies through continuous process improvements. Possess
innate ability to effectively communicate strategic goals while executing follow-through and
problem solving skills, meeting aggressive deadlines, and maintaining expense control.
Professional Experience
MISA Metal Fabricating, Inc., Louisville, KY
Lead Supervisor, Interim Manufacturing Manager 10/2012- present
 Executed operations and personnel management skills with overall accountability for achieving
production goals and business objectives to ensure profitability by reducing backorders by 84%,
scrap by 33%, rework by 82% and overtime to 2.9% and significantly improving inventory
accuracy to 94.6%.
 Managed 3 supervisors and 135 employees with oversight of plant safety, production and
inventory control, monitoring of work-hours, on-time delivery, and client satisfaction.
 Implemented process improvements via reducing headcount by 14.8% to better manage working
hours resulting in a 13.5% increase in efficiency and profitability.
 Promoted plant-wide safety initiatives resulting in record safety scores.
 Developed and implemented a coaching and mentoring program focused on budgeting skills for
supervisors resulting in reduced plant supply costs.
Production Supervisor 07/2007 – 10/2012
 Successfully executed continuous improvements in the areas of safety, quality control, and
efficiency; ensured all daily duties were completed to include Machine PM’s, production reports,
clean transactions, housekeeping, etc.; executed proactive problem solving measures to counteract
safety and quality issues
 Accountability for recruiting, interviewing, and orientation training on company processes and
procedures for all new hires; supervised, coached, and conducted performance evaluations with
staff.

2. Johnson Controls, Shelbyville, KY 12/1996 – 07/2007
Production Supervisor
 Managed 35-40 production associates in rotating shifts on three assembly lines; regulated all of
the plant’s final inspection and reworks as well as the quality inspection of direct assembly
processes; oversaw operation of a balanced sequenced shipping system in conjunction with Ford
Motor Corporation
 Executed managerial skills via communicating business and production goals with associates;
monitored associate performance, coached, counseled, and encouraged professional development
activity
 Recognized for ability to communicate across all organizational levels and guide associates toward
continuous improvement resulting in meeting safety, quality, and productivity goals
 Implemented knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma strategies improving plants
efficiency in 2005 via reducing labor hours by .09 hours per unit.
Production Team Lead 10/1993 – 12/1996
 Managed 60 production associates in rotating shifts on one assembly line and supervised quality
inspections of all processes
 Coordinated Kaizen activities and other problem-solving strategies resulting in improved safety,
quality, and efficiency
 Executed company liaison duties with Ford Motor Company discussing products for
medium/heavy duty vehicles.
Education
University of Louisville
Area of study- Business 1991-1993
Indiana University Southeast
Area of study- General Studies/ Business 1990-1992
North Harrison High School
Diploma
References
Furnished upon request