Manufacturing Injection Molding
Resume:
Vincent Earl Thornton
Shreveport, La. 71118
Home: 318-***-**** Cell: 601-***-**** E-mail: **********@***.***
SENIOR MANUFACTURING LEADER / CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT PROFESSIONAL
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A results-driven Senior Manufacturing Leader / Continuous Improvement Professional that offers a solid career
track of successfully propelling operational growth and profitability.
PROFILE
Distinguished Manufacturing Leader / Continuous Improvement Leader with reputation for navigating successful
turnarounds that progress performance and profitability.
Experienced change agent with unique ability to drive change across multiple departments, structure new site
program startups, and reorganize manufacturing operations.
Accomplished leader with an impressive record of achievement across broad range of industries including:
Mississippi Army National Guard, US Navy, aluminum castings, plastic extrusion, wax injection molding,
compression molding, optical glasses and lens, beverage cans and closures, feminine hygiene products, and ensuring
adherence to OSHA mandated programs. Lock-out, Tag-out, Confined Spaces Entry, Electrical Safety, Fall Prevention
Industrial Truck Safety and technical trainer in the Navy.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Strategic Planning & Analysis Lean Manufacturing
Productivity & Safety Enhancement Union Experience
Acquisition & Integration Turnarounds
Project Management Process Safety Management
Cost Reduction Organization Development
Continuous Improvement ISO/QS 9001:2000
Six Sigma Performance Management
RECENT EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
ALCOA HOWMET CASTING – Hampton, VA 2008 – 2009
One of world's first commercial producers of aluminum casting.
Senior Manufacturing Area Supervisor/Lean Continuous Improvement Coordinator
Direct Reports – 1 Production Supervisor, 2 Team Leaders and 21 Process Injection Molding Technicians
Directed the safety, cleanliness and efficient operations of Wax Area.
Champion the implementation of Lean Manufacturing and six sigma tools across the Wax Department : root
cause problem Solving (5 Whys), standardized work, 5S and visual factory, jidoka, pull manufacturing & just
in time, cellular manufacturing, quick changeover & SMED, theory of constraints, training within industry,
PDCA, SDCA, poke yoke & mistake proofing, and production preparation process (3P).
Developed histograms, pareto charts, cause-and-effect diagrams and A3’s as a part of continuous improvement
for the organization.
Improved OEE by 10%.
Reduced Died set-up time from 60 minutes to 30 minutes
Improved maintenance response time by 50%
Improved operator training by 50%
Improve Machine downtime by about 25%
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Coached and mentored Managers, Supervisors and Team Leads in lean principals.
Coordinatored and execute the department operating plan including budget, capital, staffing, and capacity plan.
Work with multiple teams of the business to synthesize findings and develop improvement recommendations
for processes and systems.
Ensure the proper utilization of equipment, coordinate and schedule machine preventative maintenance checks
and calibrations according to the PM schedule.
Lead Total Preventative Maintenance workshops across the Wax Department.
Establish overall goals and objectives for the department operation that support the company’s vision and goals.
Promote universal involvement and continuous improvement in the areas of safety, quality, and customer service.
Coordinate the development of supervisors, team leads and the cross-training of process engineering technicians.
LUXOTTICA OPTICS MANUFACTURING - Dallas, TX 2007 -2008
Luxottica is the world leader in the design, manufacture, marketing and distribution of prescription frames and
sunglasses in mid-and premium-price categories.
Continuous Improvement Manager / Safety Coordinator
Directed the implementation of Lean Manufacturing across the plant.
Collaborated with management teams to expand metrics and share best practices with other plant locations that
led to improved performances across the business unit.
Served as Site Health & Safety Coordinator and reduce OSHA injury rate from 34% to 10%, and cut lost
workday injury rate from 10% to 2%.
Lead several Bench kaizen teams to improve performance by 20% across the board.
Collaborated with management team to expand manufacturing vision across all departments.
ALCOA HOME EXTERIORS, Denison, TX 2005 – 2008
Alcoa Home Exteriors is a manufacturing vinyl siding company.
Direct Reports – 1 Production Supervisor
Continuous Improvement Manager
Improved on time delivery by 10%.
Improved OEE by 10%.
Improved inventory accuracy by 20% in the warehouse.
Reduced machine down time downtime by 20%.
Assisted the plant in obtaining 10% cost reduction for 2005.
Served as a change agent working directly with the associates on various manufacturing projects.
Set the strategic direction of the plant related to Lean through the development & tracking of A3’s around
continuous improvement projects.
Developed training materials and conducted training for Senior Managers, Engineers, Front Line Supervisors,
Line Operators, Mechanics, Packers and Inspectors.
Implemented manufacturing “best practices” across the plant.
Developed and lead the following floor activities: Kaizen events, Kanban, 5S, Daily Management, TPM work
shops, Root Cause Problem Solving (5 Whys), and Standardized Work.
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ALCOA CSI, Shreveport, LA 2002 – 2005
Leading supplier of closure and capping systems to global beverage and food industries. CSI integrates innovative
closure technology, high-performance capping machinery and global technical support and training services.
Manufacturing Area Supervisor / Continuous Improvement Leader
Direct Reports – 3 Team Leaders and 35 packers
Recruited to restructure key Alcoa manufacturing sites that contributed significant corporate profits. Concurrently
accountable for implementing Lean Manufacturing tools that required the contribution of key plant leaders and
business unit teams to position the organization for record performance.
Commanded and educated the plant manager on organization development, Lean Manufacturing into the organization,
training, maintenance, quality, supply chain, process management, performance management and quality engineering.
Established systems for prolonged and steady advancement that included root cause analysis, Lean, and team culture.
Supervised the Quality Control / Assurance Department, Warehouse Shipping & Receiving and Production – 4 Shift
Operations.
Implemented HAACP Program for a beverage closure food plant.
Prepared various operating metrics for the Production Department, Quality Control Department and
Warehouse and Shipping Department.
Resolved customer complaints for the plant internally and externally.
Maintained the customer complaint database for the plant.
Improved on time delivery by 10%.
Improved OEE by 10%.
Improved inventory accuracy by 25% in the warehouse.
Improved warehouse associates attendance by 10%.
Reduced machine down time through collecting and evaluating machine downtime data by 10%.
Assisted the plant in obtaining 25% cost reduction for 2004.
Coordinated preventative and corrective maintenance.
Handled interaction management issues.
Incorporated lean manufacturing principles into the organization.
Served as leader for the implementation of the shop floor system, oracle, and mobile equipment program
Served as safety coordinator for the plant over ergonomics and mobile equipment.
Facilitated various lean, safety and employee development training.
ALCOA Closure Systems International, Olive Branch, MS 2000 – 2002
Alcoa is a manufacturing company that produces bottles closures for the beverage industrial.
Direct Reports – 3 Team Leaders and 35 Process Injection Molding Technicians
Production Supervisor
Improved on time delivery by 15%.
Improved manufacturing performance index by 10%.
Reduce first pass scrap from 6% to 2% obtaining a 10% cost reduction
Improved inventory accuracy by 10% in the warehouse.
Reduced machine down time downtime by 20%.
Developed and led the following floor activities: Kaizen events, TPM work shops, 5S, Daily Management,
Just in Time, Problem Solving techniques, Help Chain, SMED, Standardized Work, and Operator Cross-
Training.
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PREVIOUS EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
American National Can, Longview, TX 1999 - 2000
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR
U.S. Precision Lens, Inc. Cincinnati, OH 1997- 1999.
MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR
GNB Technologies, Vicksburg, MS 1991 - 1997.
Process Injection Molding Technician / Assistant Manufacturing Supervisor
U.S. Navy– USS Puget Sound – AD38, Norfolk, VA 1987 – 1991
Stationary Engineer
MILITARY AWARDS – Navy Good Conduct Medal, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, National Defense Service
Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbons, Army Expert Badge, and Army Sharpshooter
EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Master of Science Degree – Community / Industrial Psychology - Organizational Leadership, Martin University,
Indianapolis, In. – 2-year Alcoa Corporate Leadership Program – Nov. 18, 2004.
Master of Science Degree – Industrial Technology Education- Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS -May 1993.
Bachelor of Science Degree–Industrial Technology -Alcorn State University, Lorman, MS- May 1986.
Completed Courses:
Logistics and Materials Management, Collin County Community College, Plano, TX – April 2007 – Certificate.
OSHA 10-Hour General Industry Training, National Safety Council- Birmingham, Al. Chapter,- May 2008 –
Certificate.
Project Management, Collin County Community College, Frisco, TX – August 2007 – Certificate.
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt Certification – Aveta Solutions Online Program- June 2007 – Certificate.
United States Navy Propulsion Engineering A-School, Great Lakes, IL. -Nov. 1987. – Certificate.
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