Thomas
Mettinger
Coatesville, Pa 19320
**********@*******.***
https:/www.linkedin.com/in/mettinger-tom-b004a074
Quality focused, results oriented manager with exceptional communication skills. Experienced leader in motivating associates to improve and exceed standards in production, retail, and wholesale environments. Solid track record of meeting and exceeding company goals and objectives.
Key Strengths
Strategic Operations
Lean Manufacturing
Cost Reduction & Management
Process Improvement
Quality Assurance
Financial Management
P&L Accountability
Customer Service
Strategic Planning
Process Analysis
Risk Management
Project Coordination
Core Competencies and Accomplishments
Increased OEE by 12% in under three years
Reinstituted Commitment Based Safety Protocols and Meerkat Reporting
Manage Production department, oversee schedule to ensure correct orders are run in a timely manner ensuring parts are available when needed
Oversee entire facility during Plant Manager absences.
Ensure compliance with all company policies, safety guidelines and state and federal regulations
Kazian Events to foster teambuilding, increasing work flow and overall efficiencies
Develop equipment improvements to increase efficiency and profitable by analyzing the machinery processes and implementing the changes
Oversee quality control of product, ensure customer satisfaction and resolve customer concerns and problems, when necessary
Populate the facility with the appropriate staff ensuring the proper supervisory presence and coordinating labor to ensure adequate coverage to run an efficient shift, reducing the need for over-time, anticipating call-outs, line coverage and cleaning assignments
Analyze, develop and design policies and procedures to ensure safety, efficiency and increase overall productivity of associates. Participate and present results in various committees to improve the overall efficiency and safety of the facility
Assess, project and complete annual managerial objective and plant performance goals
Responsible for evaluating and ensuring proper employee training including all safety protocols (i.e.: LOTO). Coach employees on proper work techniques and if necessary, provide disciplinary action including performing corrective behavior counseling
Train and mentor new Production Supervisors on all aspects of plant operations
Analyze line performance to ensure profitability (i.e. when to stop or continue production due to mechanical, staffing or supply difficulties)
Co-ordinate with Maintenance Department to mitigate loss of production during maintenance and repairs
Ensure proper inventory availability and usage using FIFO protocol
Interpret shift and line results, prepare and present reports at meetings, analyze downtime and co-ordinate maintenance and repairs as needed
Provide proper communication to plant personnel, including supervisors and contemporaries to facilitate changes in the schedule to meet customer demands
Professional Experience
12/1/2014-Present Greif, Inc. Warminster, PA
Sr. Production Supervisor
05/2005-11/2014 Kraft Foods Inc. Philadelphia, PA
Sr. Production/Operations Supervisor
1996-05/2005 Bellavance Beverage, Inc. Nashua, NH
Warehouse Manager
1993-2005 NH State Liquor Stores Nashua, NH
Stock Clerk/Cashier
1995-1996 Staples, Inc. Danvers, MA
Store Operations Manager
1984-1995 Hannaford, Inc. Hudson, NH
Assistant Store Manager
Education and Certifications
Experienced with GMP’s, HACCP’s
Forklift Certified
Completed OSHA 30 Hour Training and Grow Sessions
Green Belt Certified
First Aid, CPR and AED Certified
Completed Advanced Supervisor Training
Franklin Pierce College Nashua, NH 1994-1995
New Hampshire College Manchester, NH 1986-1988
Accounting/Business Management