Gary Flick
About Gary Flick
Gary Flick is the General Manager at Bodycote, where he has worked since 2016. He holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Engineering from Columbia University and an MBA from Waynesburg University, and he has a proven track record of improving operational performance and profitability in various leadership roles.
Work at Bodycote
Gary Flick has served as General Manager at Bodycote since 2016. During his tenure, he has focused on developing a cohesive local management team that embraces change and strives for operational excellence. Flick has successfully addressed operational challenges by removing roadblocks and updating the facility's pricing philosophy. His leadership has contributed to significant improvements in operational metrics, including achieving a record of no lost time injuries.
Education and Expertise
Gary Flick holds a Bachelor's degree in Engineering from Columbia Engineering and a Master's degree in Engineering from the Fu Foundation School of Engineering and Applied Science at Columbia University. Additionally, he earned an MBA from Waynesburg University, which complements his technical background with business acumen. This diverse educational foundation supports his expertise in operational management and strategic initiatives.
Previous Experience
Before joining Bodycote, Gary Flick held several significant positions in the manufacturing sector. He was Plant Manager at North American Hoganas from 2011 to 2014, where he led a distressed commercial heat treating facility back to profitability in 21 months, earning the division's 'Most Improved Plant Award' for 2018. Prior to that, he served as Regional General Manager at Matheson Tri-Gas from 2008 to 2011 and as Director of Manufacturing at Wall Colmonoy from 2006 to 2008.
Achievements in Operational Excellence
Throughout his career, Gary Flick has demonstrated a commitment to operational excellence. At Bodycote, he led a Lean initiative to address systematic operational inadequacies, which contributed to improved performance metrics. Under his management, the facility improved on-time shipping performance from less than 75% to over 98%. His efforts in creating a safe work environment resulted in a record of no lost time injuries during his tenure as General Manager.