Mark Taylor
About Mark Taylor
Mark Taylor serves as the Vice President of Operations for Mimeo in the United States, where he utilizes statistical control and visual factory techniques to enhance production efficiency. He has extensive experience in various roles at Flex, contributing to manufacturing operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
Current Role at Mimeo
Mark Taylor serves as the Vice President of Operations for Mimeo in Memphis, Tennessee, since 2022. In this role, he leverages statistical control and visual factory techniques to enhance production efficiency. He conducts customer interactions through various reviews to maintain strong client relationships and focuses on cost reductions through methodologies such as kaizen and lean manufacturing.
Previous Experience at Flex
Mark Taylor has extensive experience at Flex, where he held multiple roles from 2009 to 2019. His positions included Apple Depot Repair Technician, Associate Production Supervisor, Process Engineering Manager 2, Business Unit Manager, and Business Unit Director. During his tenure, he utilized tools like Visio and Lucid Chart to create flowcharts aimed at improving manufacturing processes and employed poka-yokes to minimize errors.
Education and Expertise
Mark Taylor studied at the University of Tennessee-Knoxville, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Biochemistry/Microbiology with a minor in Business Administration from 2003 to 2008. He also completed his high school education at Germantown High School, achieving a diploma with a technical path focus from 1999 to 2003. His educational background supports his expertise in manufacturing operations and process optimization.
Manufacturing Process Improvement Techniques
Mark Taylor employs various techniques to drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes. He applies the 5 whys technique for root cause analysis and incorporates value stream mapping and program scheduling to streamline operations. His focus on methodologies like kaizen and lean manufacturing contributes to enhanced profitability and operational efficiency.