Manager Plant

Thomas P. Meagher

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MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

Proven leadership in operations with over 24 years experience...background

of assuming increased responsibilities...effective budget and cost

controls...implementation of lean manufacturing principles...Six Sigma

Greenbelt...expert in turn around of operations in a short

time...experience in ISO 9000 based quality systems...committed to the

safety and wellness of associates... history of delivering outstanding

results...high energy individual committed to excellence.

EXPERIENCE

MASTERBRAND CABINETS INC., Auburn, AL

2011- 2013

Cutting Superintendent

. Extensive use of A3 and 5 why as problem-solving tools which

led to reducing scrap by 50% and reducing cost by 25%.

. Successfully increased work force by 100% to meet customer

demand. Responsible for hiring and training new personnel

for this increase.

. Implemented the use of a continuous improvement log.

. Used Layered Process audits to insure conformance to standard

work instruction.

. Developed standard work instruction.

Door Cell Superintendent

. Lead kaizen events that improved product flow, reduced cost,

and eliminated scrap.

. Reduced cost per door by over 28% with an annual savings of

over $300,000 per year.

. Assisted in implementation of material substitution project

that saved over $90,000 the first month.

. Implemented kanban, which reduced WIP by 25% and greatly

improved inventory accuracy.

MATRIX WIRE INC., Auburn, AL

2008-2011

Manufacturing Manager

. Earned performance bonus for helping turn company from multi

million dollar loss in 2008 to a profit in 2010.

. Responsible for all facets of manufacturing, guiding 4

salaried employees and approximately 125 hourly employees.

. Responsible for lean manufacturing implementation using RCFA,

5 Why, Standard Work Instruction, 5S.

. Modified shop floor layout to eliminate waste of conveyance

and improve flow.

. Use of SMED techniques to reduce changeover time, scrap and

off quality.

. Implementation of standard work instruction detailing

specific job steps and cycle times.

MILLIKEN & COMPANY, Lagrange, GA

2007- 2008

Advanced Technologist, Hillside Plant

. Leadership role in lean manufacturing implementation.

Designed layered process audits, implemented kanban leading

to inventory reductions of over 30% and improved on time

delivery to over 99%.

. Implemented preventive maintenance program through TPM

procedures.

. Responsible for shipping, raw material and quality control

associates in tufting department.

. Used kaizen events to drive improvement. Improved creeler

productivity allowing for reduction of 25% in manpower and

increased machine run time.

SHAW INDUSTRIES, Dalton, GA

1989- 2007

Manager, Tufting, Plant 4 (2006 - 2007)

. Directed tufting operation for Shaw's largest tufting plant

with over 320 employees and $500 million in sales.

. Chairman of corporate claims reduction team. Team was

recognized for reducing claims more than any other team

saving the company over $250,000 per year.

. Lead effort that reduced operators by 25% saving over

$450,000 annually.

. 33% reduction in off quality and 10% improvement in claims by

using 6 sigma and RCFA.

. Led EIT (equipment improvement team) to reduce mechanical

downtime, eliminated top cause.

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Manager, Tufting, Plant 20 (2005 - 2006)

. Directed tufting and yarn warehouse operation with 250

employees and over $300 million in sales annually.

. Led Six Sigma greenbelt project with savings of over

$125,000.

. Directed efforts that led to reduction in off quality by 50%

and claims by 25%, used Six Sigma to eliminate top defect.

. Improved processing variances by over $950,000.

. Participated in kaizen event with major supplier to eliminate

backing wrinkles saving $200,000 annually.

Manager, Yarn Plant, (2003 - 2005)

. Managed day-to-day operations including twisting, air

entangling, roto-twist, shipping and receiving, and warehouse

with 210 employees producing 35 million pounds of yarn

annually, $60M in sales.

. Dramatically improved safety performance; no medical

recordable accidents for over one year.

. Improved quality performance by more than 50%.

. Negotiated the purchase of equipment costing over $3M.

. Led implementation of team based system (HPO).

. Implemented 5S.

Manager, Finishing, Plant WE-Patcraft (2002- 2003)

. Directed finishing operations for two lines with 90

employees.

. Maintained excellent safety performance, no medical

recordable accidents.

. Improved up time through implementation of TPM to over 98%.

. Used RCFA to eliminate top cause for downtime.

Manager, Tufting, Plant WE-Patcraft (2001- 2002)

. Directed tufting plant operations and productivity issues for

Shaw's largest contract carpet facility with plant sales of

$140M annually, including six supervisors, two process

coordinators and 250 employees.

. Improved quality performance so that the department was below

goal for off quality and short firsts.

Manager, Tufting, Eton Plant (1994 - 2001)

. Directed tufting plant operations and productivity issues

with plant sales totaling $120 million annually.

. Directed work of four supervisors, one process coordinator

and 300 employees.

. Increased tufting productivity from 35% to 60% efficiency.

. Improved safety incident rate from over 10 to 2.5.

. Achieved plants first PRIDE day award. (2 consecutive years,

1998 and 1999).

. Awarded safety recognition for having year without a lost

time accident.

Assistant Manager, Tufting, Springdale Plant (1990 -1994)

. Assisted the tufting manager with directing day-to-day

activities of the department.

. Department met outstanding off quality levels of less than

.1% as well as being the low cost producer.

Process Engineer, Plant 2 (1989 - 1990)

. Completed project that reduced yarn waste, saving $80,000.

EDUCATION

Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Bachelor of Business Administration

Major: Operations Management

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

TQM, Advanced Safety Audit Training, Six Sigma Greenbelt

certified, Triton Synergies High Performance Organization

Workshop, ISO 9000 implementation and auditor training, TPM,

Kaizen Events, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, SPC,

SMED, TWI

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