Frank Shipkowski

About Frank Shipkowski

Being in a leadership role I want to be charged with growing revenues and profitability while providing optimum customer service. I have a background in managing and directing all aspects of production, including engineering processes, inventory, scheduling, receiving, safety, and regulatory compliance. I have a strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills required for a leadership role. I have experience with lean manufacturing methods and information systems plus I am a proven leader with at least 10 years of manufacturing operations experience, a demonstrated ability to grow revenues, a passion for continuous improvement, and quality control. My communication skills are excellent and I have a strong track record of leading teams plus I have impeccable integrity, creative problem-solving skills, and I am an energetic self-starter. I am a team oriented resilient, disciplined and charismatic senior manager with extensive experience in engaged and cohesive team founded on trust, values, commitment and collaboration. Successful business performance begins with clear objectives, strong systems; execution of the objectives and accountability. I want to use my twenty years\' management expertise of championing manufacturing philosophies based on trust, commitment, process simplification and single piece flow implementation (Thinking Lean.) and use my talents to help the company become “best in class” I am totally involved in WCM (world class manufacturing) specifically focused on the AM and PM pillars.Specialties- Highly organized, attention to detail, and as you can see the ability to multitask- Heavy Metal fabrication- Wood and metal Store Fixture Production Management- Teamwork and team building- Lean thinking and lean implementation experience- CNC and optimization software champion- Safety management- Roof replacement specialists- Air compressor optimization- Leak detection and elimination strategies- Heavy experience with the Microsoft suites

Experience

1. Practitioner

   Schneider Electric

   Jul 2022 — Present

   Spearheaded cross-functional initiatives such as Good Catch for increasing near-miss reports, digital inspections with QR codes, visual management Gemba walks, and establishing a 5S State of Reference.· Empowered team members to embrace risk-taking and foster creative problem-solving.· Recognized Employee of the Month – 2025· Awarded Quality Employee of the Month – 2025· Served as an ISP auditor for the Mechanicsburg and Middletown Sites.· Engineered a state-of-the-art system for maintaining cleanliness in the facility while holding employees accountable for their roles.· Trained leadership and employees in specific 5S/Kaizen principles to enhance operational efficiency.· Achieved a notable SPS score of 3.15 out of a target of 5.00 in a company-wide audit, highlighting commitment to quality processes.· Developed impactful training materials, tools, and resources such as 5S auditing processes, actively engaging with seven supervisors.· Prepared and installed visual postings for 5S improvements, including signs and floor markings.· Coordinated project implementation efforts in collaboration with leadership on initiatives like 5S and Kaizen.· Managed the overhead signage, ensuring optimal visibility from three to thirty-eight feet. Oversaw bar code printer management utilizing Brady systems.

Education

• Butler Community College

  AA, Business

• Butler High School

  degree, Business/Managerial Economics

• Butler College

  Associate's Degree, Business Administration and Management, General

• University of Tennessee

  Master of Business Administration, Lean Systems

Skills

• Warehouse Management
• Quality Management
• Programming
• Manufacturing Operations
• P&L Management
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Production Planning
• Iso
• Business Process Improvement
• Program Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Automotive
• Operations Management
• Six Sigma
• Lean Manufacturing
• Team Leadership
• Leadership
• Kanban
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Team Building
• Management
• Product Development
• Process Engineering
• Change Management
• Safety Management Systems
• Logistics Management
• Kaizen
• Supervisory Skills
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Business Strategy
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis
• Materials Management
• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Quality Control