Mark Lamanna has over 25 years of experience in production control and shipping management. He has a proven track record of implementing lean manufacturing techniques like Kaizen to reduce waste, increase output, and ensure safety. Some of his achievements include launching company-wide Kaizen activities, reducing space and work-in-process by nearly 50%, and establishing processes to meet schedules and address issues. Lamanna is skilled in scheduling, interfacing with customers and departments, and managing teams. He has held several roles with increasing responsibility over his career and has experience leading functions for global companies in the manufacturing industry.

1. MARK LAMANNA
860-605-4614 www.linkedin.com/in/lamannamark mlamanna7595@charter.net
PRODUCTION CONTROL AND SHIPPING MANAGER
Results-driven Production Control and Shipping Manager with experience partnering with Global Sourcing, Research and
Development, Engineering and department leaders to understand requirements to deliver on-time production schedules.
Recognized as a successful leader with Lean Manufacturing background and consistent ability to deliver solutions and meet
timelines. Strong contributor with highly valued organizational, communication, problem solving and decision making skills.
CORE COMPETENCIES include:
● Effective Communicator ● Customer Focused ● Multi-Tasking
● Strong Leadership Skills ● Analytical Skills ● Integrity
● Self-Motivated ● Interpersonal Skills ● Time Management
● Lean Manufacturing ● Detail Oriented ● SAP
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
 Launched Kaizen activities company-wide
 Achieved 50% reduction in square footage in each cell
 Increased production output by 28%, decreased scrap and ensured a safe working environment
 Implemented a visual shop floor control system
 Reduced work-in-process by 47%
 Implemented department meetings ensuring schedules were met and non-conformances were addressed
 Established a cross training policy which decreased injuries and increased job performance
 Implemented a single piece flow production system using TAKT-Time and Cycle-time line balancing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
PTI INDUSTRIES, INC.
PRODUCTION PLANNER (2014 to 2015)
• Scheduled two production lines to meet deadlines.
• Interfaced with customers both domestic and international to manage orders and expedite if needed.
• Interacted with lead personal to manage jobs efficiently through each department.
FENDER MUSIC INSTRUMENTS CORPORATION (FMIC)
(Fender purchased Kaman Music Corporation)
PRODUCTION CONTROL AND SHIPPING MANAGER (2008 to 2014)
• Led managing and scheduling of four (4) product lines with a net worth of $2.4M.
• Managed seven (7) departments with 47 direct reports. Administered performance appraisals, merit increases,
promotions, and attendance.
• Interfaced with Engineering, Research and Development to bring new models to market quickly in a cost effective and
Lean production environment.
• Received Kaizen training and conducted events of which reduced the square footage of cells, implemented a single piece
flow system, decreased WIP levels and created a safe work environment.
• Initiated and directed a Kaizen event of which decreased walking distance by 2.2 miles.
• Interacted with FMIC during the transition from Kaman Music Corporation to increase production, implement new
models, decrease inventory, decrease square footage, decrease warehouse inventory and implement SAP.
SHIPPING AND WAREHOUSE MANAGER / PRODUCTION CONTROL MANAGER (1992 – 2008)
• Oversaw scheduling of three (3) product lines.
• Managed incoming purchase orders, back-orders and warehouse inventory.
• Worked closely with inventory management to implement a parts ordering procedure.

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• Received Kaizen training and participated in events of which increased production, decreased inventory and balanced the
production line.

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SHIPPING AND RECEIVING SUPERVISOR / PRODUCTION CONTROL SUPERVISOR
• Awarded promotion to supervisor; was recognized as the youngest employee in the company to earn leadership position
at 26 years of age.
• Managed incoming / outgoing shipments.
• Decreased work-in-process level by 25% (from $3.2M to $2.4M).
MATERIAL CONTROLS COORDINATOR
• Managed production parts for entire facility.
• Implemented use of multiple vendors which resulted in quicker turn-around time, decreased pricing per part and lower
inventory levels.
• Created a physical inventory system.
• Started a cycle counting process.
• Implemented a minimum / maximum ordering quantity system.
PRODUCTION CONTROL COORDINATOR
• Coordinated facility department production flow.
• Increased guitar production output level from 85 per day to 125 per day without additional manpower.
• Started cross-pollination with engineering, quality control and materials management to maintain production.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
LEAN MANUFACTURING and Kaizen Training
ENVIRONMENTAL AWARENESS Training
OSHA FORKLIFT CERTIFICATION Training
LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT Certification Program
WPI PRODUCTION ACTIVITY CONTROL Training
COMPUTER TECHNICAL CERTIFICATE, Computer Processing Institute