Manager Management

Thomas A. Wright **** Sydney

Drive

E-mail: *************@*****.*** Saline,

MI 48176

Cell: 260-***-****

QUALIFICATIONS

My experience includes 18 years in Manufacturing Management and 5 years as

a Labor Relations Manager. Expertise in leading people to manage conflict

to favorable outcomes, strong management and problem solving techniques and

good interpersonal, oral and written communication skills. A person who is

confident with a strong work ethic and a motivated self starter who conveys

enthusiasm and passion.

KEY STRENGTHS

Supervision Continuous Improvement

Change Management

Lean Manufacturing Lean Behaviors Diversity

Training

Strike Contingency Planning Hourly Supervisor Institute Union

Organizing Awareness

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Production Manager

Quikrete

Detroit, MI 3/2013 to 11/08/13

> Oversee the daily operations of two shifts including supervision

and hourly employees

> Responsible for communicating and meeting daily production

requirements

> Served as liaison between Plant Management and operating floor

regarding daily assignments

> Guided and supported supervisors on all discipline and corrective

action matters

> Maintained budget spending by implementing cost savings measures

> Acted as coach with workforce to grow positive morale environment

Labor Relations Manager

Steel Dynamics Incorporated/OmniSource

Fort Wayne, IN - World Headquarters 03/2007-07/2012

> Interface with Business Agents from Teamsters, Steelworkers and

U.A.W.

> Travel to the different Company locations visiting with multi-

level managers.

> Responsible for 300 union employees across MI, OH and IN

> Manage the grievance procedure from 1st step to up to formal

arbitration

> Maintain positive working relationships with Management and Union

employees

> Resolve disputes between Management and Union to reach win-win

outcomes

> Act as lead in negotiating union contracts

Pre-Delivery /Supervisor

Ford Motor Company, Michigan Truck Plant, Wayne, MI 10/1998-03/2007

> Supervise U.A.W. employees to process vehicles through the

Chassis garage and Pre-delivery Departments in a timely basis

> Notify and advise department managers and supervisors by the hour

on incoming defects utilizing the Quality Leadership System, (QLS)

> Communicate daily customer concerns and monitor results to improve

customer satisfaction

> Monitor and coordinate yard inventory

> Maintain SQDCME Company measurables, safety, quality, delivery,

cost, morale and environment

> Interface with U.A.W. employees and union representatives on

labor issues

> Responsible for handling grievances at the first and second steps

Production Supervisor, Paint and Trim Operations

Ford Motor Company, Michigan Truck and Ohio Assembly Plants 07/1989 -

10/1998

> Ran all areas in paint including sealer, prime, spray and polish

deck zones

> Deliver production targets required of each zone

> Coordinate placement of employees daily through operator

versatility

> Develop continuous improvement on zone control and containment

> Work within weekly area budget

> Maintain a high level of housekeeping

> Conduct weekly safety talks with union employees

EDUCATION

Certification in Labor Relations, Michigan State University,

2008

Bachelor of Science, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI

- 1988

PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Preparing for & Negotiating the Labor Contract Bargaining w/o

Bloodshed, Costing the Contract

Bargaining Tactics, Techniques and Table Manners Law and Arbitration

Workshop

Managing Conflict and Participative Management Business Leadership

Implementation, (BLI)

Consumer Driven Six Sigma Green Belt 5S, sort,set in

order,shine, standardize,sustain

CIWG, Continuous Improvement Work Group Health and Safety Assessment

Review

References Available upon Request

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