Facilities and Operations Management
Resume:
Thomas Schewe Operations Manager
Leadership ~ Facilities ~ Maintenance ~ QA/QC
A highly accomplished, versatile, self-directed professional with a diverse range of manufacturing operations and facilities operations management experience and expertise, seeks to bring talent and performance to a respected organization that values drive, energy, and dedication to achieve results. Analytical strategist skilled in successfully leading initiatives for large organizations through periods of new structural alignment and highly competitive markets. Collaborative communicator continually focused on building relationships and promoting synergy across business lines and internal units to accomplish business objectives, contribute to long-term sustainable performance, and enhance profitability. Areas of Expertise include:
Lean/Six Sigma
Safety Protocols
Manufacturing Operations
OSHA Regulations
Facilities Management
Quality Assurance
Training & Development
Asset Utilization
Organization Road Maps
Project Management
Systems Integration
Leadership
Experience & Notable Contributions
Gulf Coast Property Care Lakewood Ranch FL 6/2015
A division of a 450+ unit Property Management Company
DIRECTOR of MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS
Responsible for the day to day operation of a multi function team of maintenance professional including scheduling, training, purchasing, and inventory control. Regularly represented the owner when working with subcontractors on projects both large and small from defining scope of work through completion.
Key Accomplishments:
Implemented a monthly safety training meeting which cover topics such as LOTO, PPE: selection and use, and Heat Related Hazards.
Implemented a improved scheduling/job tracking system that increased monthly sales 22% in 3 months.
Hillsborough County Public Utilities Dept. 12/2011 to 3/2015
UTILITIES MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR
Managing all assignments of skilled tradesman for 5 water and waste treatment plants with oversight for Capitol Improvement Projects, Preventative Maintenance, and Emergency Repairs. Collaborated daily with technicians, subcontractors, engineers, operations personnel and management to ensure compliance with safety protocols, quality of work, and effective use of resources.
Key Accomplishments:
Reviewed and revised work order processes to reduce backlogs from 20+ days to less than 5, leading to improved response times and enhanced productivity.
Developed and implemented cost effective solution to eliminate corrosive gases at waste water treatment plants that degraded electrical controls and equipment.
Collaborated with staff and vendors to implement the first UPS maintenance protocol, leading to long-term improved safety and productivity.
WILL SEA, LLC Lakewood Ranch FL 1/2007 to 11/2011
A small business focused on consulting and project management services for clientele
Manufacturing Consultant & Web Developer
Provided consulting for various small business clientele inclusive of website development, marketing directives, business road maps, operations structure, systems implementation, and project management with a focus on delivering high quality cost effective services.
Key Accomplishments:
Consulted with clients to evaluate market direction with products and services in the sports sector to optimize website functions, content, and images that effectively impact the customer.
Collaborated with small business principals to gauge position with marketing, operations, and existing systems to develop cost effective road map for website and long-term strategy to grow business.
FINISHING PROS, LLC Denver, CO 5/2005 to 12/2006
An ISO and NADCAP certified, multi-process metal finishing manufacturer, providing services in the aviation, aerospace, automotive, electronics, sporting goods, and light industrial sector for the western US and other geographical regions.
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Plant Manager
Served as operations manager over facilities, maintenance, production staff, training programs and initiatives, customer satisfaction, and manufacturing processes, while collaborating with executives to improve long-term cultural change directives.
Key Accomplishments:
Developed and implemented new scheduling procedures, leading to improved on-time delivery from 82% to 98% and driving higher customer satisfaction.
Created training programs and provided workshops the fill employee gaps in skills and acclimate to business policies, procedures, processes, quality assurance, and safety protocols.
Implemented new manufacturing processes resulting in decreased timing for finish product by 3-5 days.
ABLE ELECTRO POLISHING CO. Chicago, IL 12/1979 to 5/2003
A specialty multi-finish surface processing manufacturer providing services to the aviation, aerospace, automotive,
chemical processing, food production, medical device, semiconductor, machine tool, and metal working industries.
SENIOR DIRECTOR of OPERATIONS
Led operations and oversight for 24hr/5day per week facility with 150+ employees, 18+ staff, and 8 managers, inclusive of OSHA and environmental compliance, process development and engineering, maintenance, purchasing, labor relations, training programs and career development, and customer service initiatives.
Key Accomplishments:
Engaged in new business development initiatives with expansion into parts cleaning operations, leading to $1M+ in additional revenues.
Modified processing procedures for client resulting in 53 % reduction in annual water usage with a process consuming 10M+ gallons and reduced costs.
Relocated facility to larger operational infrastructure in less than 11 months, exceeding move target and meeting long-term business growth objectives.
Slashed company healthcare costs by 10% through negotiations with teamsters union and instituting a co-pay provision.
Trained and mentored staff and new hires to bridge knowledge divides with safety, shop math, English, quality assurance, awards programs, and raise awareness to key issues of importance to reduce long-term risk for the organization.
Education & Training
Certification, OHSA/RECRA, 40 hour Hazardous Materials Incident First Responder Site Commander; Train the Trainer; Confined Space; Hazmat/Hazcom; Lockout/Tag Out; Fall Protection; NFPA 70E/Arc Flash Electrical Safety; Personal Protective Equipment, Selection and Use; Safe Chemical Handling; Lifting, Hoisting, and Material Handling;
Certifications, CPR, AED,a and Basic First Aid; FEMA, ICS-100 & 200, Defensive Driving
Certifications, ISO 9001 & NADCAP Trainer/Facilities Auditor
Training, Business Ethics; Diversity in The Work Place
Training, Clarifying Performance Expectations
Training, Achieving Stellar Customer Service
Training, Correcting Performance Problems
Training, Performance Management Rating
Training, Conflicts with Your Peers
Awards & Distinctions
Award, State of Illinois Governor, Pollution Prevention for Small Business, 2001
Award, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago, Exemplary Compliance, 1993-2003
Award, National Association of Metal Finisher’s John Z. Mickey, Contribution to The Industry, 2000
Association, National Association of Metal Finishers, Board Member, 1995-1999
Award, Chicago Metal Finishers Institute, Service to The Industry, 1998
Association, Chicago Metal Finishing Institute, President, 1994
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