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THOMAS SCANLON
Centerville Ohio, 45458
acqyvs@r.postjobfree.com
Cell Phone 937-***-****
Production Supervision * Lean Manufacturing * Quality Control * Cost Reduction
Results-driven Production Supervisor with 25 years of manufacturing experience. Proven ability to lead
and train employees while exceeding customer expectations. Planned, directed, coordinated and assign manpower to effectively meet production requirements. Achievements in increasing production
through a motivating leadership style, passion for excellence and effective collaboration efforts across
departments. Skills include:
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Lean Manufacturing
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Knowledge of 5S methodology process
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Safety
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Scrap Reduction
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Knowledgeable of quality Control
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Dedication to product quality
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Experience in value stream mapping
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Product Launch Processes
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Quality
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Compliance
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Annual 30% increase in Productivity
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Leadership skills
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Problem solving skills
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Training background
Leadership Capabilities
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Effectiveness Tracking
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Standardized Work Processes
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Labor Relations (Union and Non-union)
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Team Management
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Kaizen
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Process improvement
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Holding employees accountable
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Delphi Problem Solving Process
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Choctaw Defense (McAlester, Oklahoma) Jan.2013- Present
Lead Supervisor
Lead on two start-up projects, planned, coordinated and assigned manpower to efficiently meet production.
Requirements. Contributed to an annual increase in productivity through improvements in operations, quality
and safety.
Directed and developed from inception to the production process of two government contracts.
Camel II- 19 million dollar project, building potable water tanks for the United States Government with 100% successful completion and on time delivery.
MTVR- 60 million dollar project, building cargo decks for the United Sates Marines with 100% successful completion and on time delivery.
Reduced scrap by 9% through hiring practices and training.
Assisted in development of visual aids and display boards.
Assisted in trained personnel for promotion through cross functional operations.
Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times.
Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules.
Maintained safety and quality standards.
Enforced a culture of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high preforming team.
Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
Developed and maintained strong and clear communications with the plant personnel through accountability.
Veyance Technology (St. Mary's, Ohio)
Lead Supervisor
Directed and supervised 19 hourly employees in the rubber mixing department. Responsible for product
quality, employee safety, shift performance and payroll
On time delivery schedule of 100%
Controlled overtime hours to less than 10
Helped develop visual aids and display boards (6S Implementation)
Decreased OSHA recordable by 66 from previous year
Increased productivity efficiency from 79 to 85
BAE Systems (Fairfield, Ohio) 2009-2011
Lead Supervisor
Directed and supervised 100 hourly employees in cab welding area that produced vehicles for the
federal government. Responsible for tracking effectiveness of scrap reduction and safety programs.
Sales of 4 million dollars weekly for government contracts. Drove defects to less than 2 per cab
from 30 per cab while reducing work hours by 1.5 per cab.
On time delivery schedule of 98
Exceeded goal by 15 on the delivery of cabs
Controlled overtime hours to less than 6
Reduced scrap 4 (non-value added)
Helped develop visual aids and display boards (training, matrix and manning boards)
Decreased OSHA recordable by 15
DELPI (Moraine, Ohio) Jan. 1995- 2009
Lead Manufacturing Supervisor
Selected to assist in startup of new plant with new machining and assembly processes, and launched first
CVC compressors built by Delphi Thermal systems.
Directed and supervised 45 hourly employees in hydraulic mounts area that produced hydraulic mounts for
General Motors and Chrysler
Worked with SEI consulting group implementing pull systems for internal operations visual factory
techniques, standard work for employees, and standard management processes.
Launched four new compressor models that represented over $ 4.8 M in new business.
Championed Delphi product launch process including Manufacturing Control Plan, PPAP, and
customer Run at Rates.
Each launch received a flawless grade, and was recognized by both
corporation and customer.
Responsible for tracking effectiveness of scrap reduction, initiatives and safety programs
Successfully trained and certified over 100 new employees post buyout program
Worked directly with Union leadership and Labor Relations to develop an attendance policy.
Through joint effort assisted Delphi Home Ave achieve 70 retention rate; best in the Dayton area.
Collaborated with Engineering to develop a cycle time report to track downtime.
Maintained a 4 absentee rate that was the best in the plant.
Maintained a 99.7% delivery to the customer with zero customer interruptions.
EDUCATION
Kansas State University, Business Management
Tyler Junior College, Business Management
Tyler Junior College