Kean Thomas
**** ******** **., *** ******, IN ***62
************@*****.***
Quality and Production manager with over 20 years of extrusion experience with
plastics, polymers, and various foam batch and sheet foam production lines.
Areas of Expertise
ISO 9001 2015 ISO Transition 2008-2015 Project Management
Product Formulation Adjustments Troubleshooting Microsoft Excel
Extrusion/Compounding Production Scheduling ANSI/ASQC
Audits Root Cause Analysis Cost Control
Career Highlights
Managed 24/7 operation in a cross-linked polyethylene, XLPE foam plant
Team leader in the implementation of ISO 9001 certification resulting in the ability to expand company markets globally
Streamlined production processes improving uptime and quality efficiency by 25%
Chosen as liaison to Corporate Headquarters in order to facilitate production line relocation
Education and Training
Internal Auditor Training for ISO 9001
Coursework in Medical Technology, SUNY Plattsburgh
St Johnsville Central School, Regents Diploma
Employment
Quality Manager Opflex Environmental Technologies Indianapolis, IN 46219 2012-Oct 2017
Quality Manager in a cross-linked polyethylene Bun manufacturing plant
Team Leader for the transition from ISO9001 2008 to ISO9001 2015
Set up and manage Compounding line
Manage Skiving Department
Owner Kean B Sales and Services St Johnsville, NY 134**-****-****
ATM/Credit card equipment independent sales
Use innovative research techniques to identify prospective customers
Attend trade shows and conferences to promote and market company services
Recommend products to customers based on their requirements
Prepare estimates and bids
Arrange delivery and installation of product
Train customers’ employees to operate and maintain new equipment
Provide on-going support after sales contract is signed
Production Manager Cellect LLC St Johnsville, NY 134**-****-****
Manufacturer of custom foam products
Used strong ability to manage and organize production schedules to ensure all deadlines for shipment were met
Consulted with upper management and engineers, making suggestions for process and product development and improvement
Handled customer complaints including visiting customer plants and collaborating with engineers to identify and solve quality issues
Adjusted formulations and recipes to meet specific customer needs
Demonstrated outstanding project management skills in troubleshooting processes and equipment malfunctions and implementing remedial actions
Oversaw raw materials inventory working with vendors to communicate quality and delivery issues
Worked with site teams to develop best practices for PM and maintenance in the production areas
Conducted internal audits in compliance with government and contract requirements
Wrote work instructions/procedures and trained staff