Manager Sales

David W. Thomas

**** **** ***** ***, *********, TX 76012

Phone 817-***-****, Cell 817-***-****

e-mail: **********@***.***

http://www.linkedin.com/in/dthomas765

Summary of Qualifications

Years of experience provide the skills necessary to quickly assess the

needs of an operation and develop a cost effective plan to address those

needs. A broad base of P&L experience and a proven track record of

streamlining operations, cost reductions, driving continuous improvements,

capacity enhancements, and cross functional team building, along with

resourcefulness, and creativity will bring an immediate impact to the

bottom line.

Specific Skills

* Leadership - Well developed people skills, utilizing goal setting,

coaching, and positive reinforcement to point staff toward

the goals of the entity.

* Visionary "Big Picture" Management - The ability to see the effects that

even the smallest change can have on the entity as a whole.

* "Out of the Box" Thinker - able to conceive ideas and solutions that

most would overlook

* Change Agent - when major shifts are needed for survival, or minor

adjustments to remain competitive, or just to break old

habits

* Accountability - Personal accountability for everything within the scope

of my responsibility. But, more importantly, developing a sense

of accountability in those that report to me and in my

peers.

* Efficiency Improvements - From line balancing, plant layout, and

material flow, to ergonomics, automation, and elimination of

redundant handling.

* Cost Savings - Waste reduction, proper staff levels, Plant procedures,

utilities, Purchasing, Logistics

* Method, Process, and Procedure Improvements - "Big Picture" approach

applied to the smallest details of an operation

* Turnaround Management - New acquisitions, start-ups, reaction to

business contractions such as overhead reductions, recovery from

the loss of a major customer

* Facility and Line Expansions - Cost effective expansions, including

short term co-pack arrangements and outsourcing, as well as

more permanent Brick and Mortar expansions, and design

and sourcing of production equipment

* Multiple Facility Management - Coordination of resources, and activities

to successfully maximize the use of assets

* New Product Development - Research and development of products to fill

specific market needs, from genesis through mass production

Professional Experience

TECHNICAL CHEMICAL COMPANY - Cleburne, TX 2011-present

PLANT MANAGER ($200 million specialty chemical blending and packaging)

* Developed Quality Management System

* Implemented ISO 9000-2008

* Shifted Company culture to one with a focus on Safety and Quality

first.

* Managed the integration of a $30 million company acquisition into

existing manufacturing facilities.

* United a diverse management team with separate agendas into a close

knit group with focused goals.

* Implemented an extensive training program designed to prepare

employees for advancement, including Key operator and leadership

positions.

* Cut changeover times in half through improved planning, and focused

training.

PANTRY BLENDS, LLC (formerly Kitchen Blends) - Arlington, TX 2006-

2011

PRESIDENT / FOUNDER (spice blending and packaging)

* Started company from scratch, including site selection, facility

enhancements, hiring and training an entire staff.

* Implementing all procedures, including GMPs, SSOPs, FDA compliance,

and 3rd party inspections.

* Established Private Label manufacturing for customers such as

Dillard's, AAFES, Aldi, and Celebrating Home.

* Established a network of Manufacturer's Reps to cover the entire US.

* Developed over 100 recipes from concept through mass production.

* Launched retail brands resulting in sales of $2 million in the second

year.

* Customers include Bed Bath & Beyond, Amazon.com, QVC, Hallmark, AAFES,

Sears, etc.

* Wrote extensive MRP/Inventory management program in Microsoft EXCEL.

HOMEMADE GOURMET INC - Canton, TX 2002-2006

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF MANUFACTURING AND DISTRIBUTION

* Consolidated facilities and reduced overhead by 50%.

* Established formal Quality Control processes and wrote Quality manual.

* Reduced shipping error rates from 23% to <1%.*

* Implemented JIT manufacturing and inventory control.

* Established new Channels of distribution.

* Wrote Employee Handbook and Policies and Procedures manual.

* Designed computer model for objective performance appraisals and merit

reviews.

* Improved Production efficiencies by as much as 450%.

* Installed Pick-to-Light system.

THOMAS CONSULTING - Arlington, TX (MRP, GMPs, AIB, HAACP, SOPs)1999 -2002

BUSINESS CONSULTANT, specializing in production efficiency improvements,

inventory control, cost controls, and organization.

* Designed forecasting and warehouse management system using Microsoft

EXCEL.

* Lead one client from an AIB audit failure, to an "Excellent" rating in

90 days.

* Coordinated the federalization of 1,600 security screeners at D/FW

Airport, from hire through classroom, OJT, testing, and certification.

SIMEUS FOODS INTERNATIONAL - Mansfield, TX (Formerly PTF) (food

manufacturing) VICE PRESIDENT AND GENERAL MANAGER '82 -'88 / '98

-'99

* Returned to a company that I ran ten years prior, to turn around

losses in productivity, equipment failure, and labor strife.

* Pioneered Vendor Partnerships, reducing material costs by 25%.

* Creative scheduling of Preventive Maintenance to overcome equipment

decline and productivity losses, thereby reducing labor costs.

* Overcame labor mistrust of management and established a cooperative

work environment.

NCH CORPORATION (RPG) - Irving, TX 1990 - 1998

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS (chemical blending and packaging )

* Turnaround of an operation, with sales of $2 million, which was losing

money every quarter, earning record profits in each successive year,

resulting in $32 million in sales.

* Multiple site selections, start-ups, and facility expansions.

* Spearheaded new venture start-ups, which tripled division sales

volume.

* Opened new production and distribution facility in England to support

European sales efforts.

* Set up contract manufacturing in Mexico.

* Selection, purchase, and implementation of new MRP / Inventory Control

system.

* Managed multiple facilities.

Education:

University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, AL 1989

BS Commerce and Business Administration (concentration in Industrial

Engineering)

Villanova University 2010

Six Sigma, Green Belt Training

Additional Topics for Discussion

* Responsibilities have included Manufacturing, Warehouse /

Distribution, QA, Import/Export, New Product Development, Customer

Service, and Accounting & Admin. for multiple companies, with multiple

plant locations.

* Have worked for Fortune 500 companies as well as small to mid sized

companies.

* Oversight of multiple site selections, expansions, startups, as well

as equipment specification, sourcing and installation.

* Two successful campaigns against union organization attempts.

* Managed in both Union and Non-Union environments.

Keywords: cost control, efficiency, team building, mentor, mentoring,

turnaround, improvement, change agent, resourceful, creative, organized,

detail oriented, bottom line manager, profitability, VP, manager, plant

manager, expert, spreadsheets, MRP, SOP, SSOP, HACCP, FDA, USDA,,

innovative, creative, people oriented, team, team building, training,

development, leader, plant manager

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