Christopher A Thomas accgtp@r.postjobfree.com
**** **** ***** *****, ********* NC, 28262 Phone: 704-***-****
OBJECTIVE
To gain a rewarding opportunity leading a manufacturing organization.
EXPERIENCE
March 2013 – Current
Tolt Service Group
Six Sigma Project Manager
Lead process improvement projects using statics driven data with the intentions of improving the flow of
inventory, reduction of overtime and part procurement costs. Network modeling projects, lean streamline
support strategy, SOP development, LMS training and Lean coaching. Report to Chief Operations Officer.
April 2011 – March 2013
Tolt Service Group
Production Operations Manager
P&L, Operations Quality, Lean Six Sigma implementation, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction,
Responsible for production, quality, parts procurement and internal customer satisfaction. Electronic
component production, PC Repair, automated test equipment development, Project Management, 4
production teams, 3 supervisors and an engineering team.
June 2005 – April 2011
TAC Appraisal
IL, NC Self-Employed-Operations Manager- Real Estate Appraiser
December 2006 – June 2008 (Contractor)
Hufcor Inc.
Production Manager/Six Sigma
Responsible for 5 Production Lines, Tig welding, assembly, maintenance, sub-manufacturing. Lead and
direct plant improvement projects, Introduced Lean Manufacturing concepts, Implemented cost saving and
quality programs, Lead and developed process improvement teams. Established customer driven plant metrics
based on data driven programs.
June 2003 – June 2005
Motorola Service Center, Elgin IL
Project Manager
Managed installation and upgrade projects from conception to close out. Analogue to digital conversions,
infrastructure hardware installations and upgrades, responsible to manage the customer relationship and
discover new project opportunities.
March 1998 - June 2003
Motorola Service Center, Elgin IL
Production Operations Manager
Direct Management responsibility of Manufacturing and repair production operations, Shipping and
Receiving department, Technical call center and Admin team. Responsible for total 121 employees, 2
Managers and 4 Supervisors. Managed P & L for repair center to include freight and inventory.
March 1995 - March -1998
Motorola Service Center, Rockford IL
Production Supervisor
Responsible for maximizing total production, team quality, service level, Cycle time and Profit and Loss
management. Staff selection, coaching, counseling and mentoring, of production staff.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Admin (Six Sigma Emphasis), Southern New Hampshire University 2013-Current
Bachelor of Science Business Administration Project Management, Colorado Technical University
Bachelor of Arts - Management Technology, Western Illinois University, Macomb, IL (Courses toward BS
Degree)
Training and Skills
Lean Six Sigma-Black Belt Certification
Project Management Certification
Minitab training, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Visio, Microsoft office, Account Management, Strong
presentation ability. Strong technical background in electronics and engineering.