Larry Gidcumb
About Larry Gidcumb
Larry Gidcumb serves as the Operation Production Manager at Faurecia, where he has worked since 2012. He has a background in manufacturing management and has held various leadership roles, contributing to significant improvements in production efficiency throughout his career.
Current Role at Faurecia
Larry Gidcumb serves as the Operation Production Manager at Faurecia, a position he has held since 2012. He operates in the Louisville Metropolitan Area, where he focuses on optimizing production processes. His responsibilities include interacting with various departments such as HR, IT, Safety, Finance, Engineering, Injection Molding, Technologies, and PC&L. Gidcumb has been instrumental in implementing initiatives that enhance production efficiency and quality.
Education and Expertise
Larry Gidcumb studied at Western Kentucky University, where he earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc) in Applied Technologies/Manufacturing Management and Principles from 2002 to 2007. Additionally, he attended Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University-Worldwide, where he pursued a Professional Aeronautical Degree from 1997 to 2000. His educational background supports his extensive experience in production management and operational efficiency.
Previous Experience
Before joining Faurecia, Larry Gidcumb held several significant roles in the manufacturing and production sectors. He worked at Cott Beverages as Production Manager and Interim Plant Manager from 2004 to 2007. He also served as Operations Manager Consultant at Altec from 2007 to 2008 and as Production Supervisor at Snyder's-Lance, Inc. from 2009 to 2012. His diverse experience includes a 21-year tenure in the US Army as Automotive Maintenance/Budget and Itemization Manager.
Key Contributions and Achievements
Larry Gidcumb has made notable contributions in his roles, including the launch of the Lincoln Navigator U554 project, which resulted in an 80% increase in Jobs Per Hour (JPH). He achieved the highest Global Direct Labor Efficiency (DLE) in Q3 2020 and played a key role in launching the NON-DLE Efficiency program in 2020. Gidcumb also contributed to a direct labor reduction of 18% and developed guides for supervisor and GAP leader development.
Process Improvement Initiatives
In his current role, Larry Gidcumb has led several process improvement initiatives. He successfully launched a new Automated Guided Vehicle (AGV) program for the Escape line and coached supervisors in the Quick Response Continuous Improvement (QRCI) process. These initiatives focus on enhancing production efficiency and aligning daily operations with plant priorities.