1. Gary Groves
1044 Dove Lane, Milford, IN 46542 Ph. 574-238-1456 Email ggroves222@gmail.com
Professional Summary
I am a three dimensional thinker and self starter. I will think of all angles before putting a plan into
action. A team player who works well with others or on my own. Easily adaptable to other
environments. I have an outgoing personality and a dedication to my work.
Qualifications
Welding: both arc and mig with steel Computer: Excel, Navision, and Connexus
and aluminum Management: group leader, line foreman,
Fabrication: truck bodies, R.V.s production manager, and plant manager
and components Charts and Graphs: blue prints and schematics
Tools: air tools,saws,drill press,mills Bill of Materials: developed and created,
and lathes quoting
Precision: micrometers, calipers,scales
Feeler gauges, and tape measure
Experience
Lippert Components - Goshen, IN July2004-March2015
I was hired as a plant manager for the slide-out division. During this time I was able to make changes
that in a 3 year period increased produces sales dollars from $500,000 sales a month to $5,000,000 a
month. I was awarded Plant Manager of the Year for Lippert beginning 2008. I then moved the plant
to our main facility. This involved creating more production area for additional production lines.
During the next 2 years I was involved in helping other plants with production issues. I also helped
reopen the research and development department and worked there the remainder of my time at
Lippert.
Supreme Corporation -Goshen, IN March1984-July2004
I was hired as a line worker then promoted to set up fleet lines. I was required to staff these lines along
with setting up departments to run these productions. I traveled to our out of state locations setting up
the same processes along with repairing production and plant issues. New product lines also became
my responsibility. This involved customer interaction and developing products to fit their needs. Lean
manufacturing was educated and performed on these production lines.
Education
West Noble High School College prep course of study. Graduated in 1980.
Lean Manufacturing Education
Management Processes
First Aid and Safety
Community Involvement
Coaching high school athletics
Coaching semi pro football
Fund raising for the Susan Komen Foundation
Red Cross blood and platelet donation

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