Thomas Wayne Pitts

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Summary

Analytical, cost-conscious process engineer with extensive experience supporting manufacturing operations against aggressive quality requirements and tight deadlines. Efficiency-focused strategist skilled in identifying and refining processes to drive company growth and improve production.

Areas of Expertise

Manufacturing Management • Process Control • Quality Assurance • Process Improvements

Strategic Planning • Production, Machine Optimization • Team Leadership • Training & Mentoring

Troubleshooting • Project Management • New Plant Startups (6)• Communications

Professional Experience

M&M Industries Inc.

Process Engineer/Process Manager - Chattanooga - East 14th Street Location 2017 - 2023

New Plant Startup

Oversee daily production of 22 injection molding machines and 14 IML (in mold label) machines. Testing of new and sample materials, testing and qualifying of new molds, continuous improvement of cycle times and efficiency.

Key Achievements

●Process Engineer for the installation of 22 Injection Molding Machines, 14 In Mold Labeling machines, as well as all support equipment including automation.

●Oversee production ramp-up after completion of machine installation while focusing on safety. Zero loss time injuries to date and an injury rate kept within industry standard of 1.45 through 2021.

●Developed a processor mentoring class that I instructed twice a week.

●Assisted in the development of automation that reduced manpower by 66% per machine, 3 operators to 1.

●Key role in improving injection molding pounds per labor hour from 55lbs. per labor hour to 66 lbs. per labor hour from 2020 through 2021.

●New plant startup and expansions from 3 machines to 22 machines, 14 IMLs, and 5 vision systems.

●Monitor OEE, PPLH, Uptime, Downtime, Quality, Efficiency, Scrap

Process Engineer/Process Manager- Chattanooga - 316 Corporate Location 2007 - 2017

Oversee daily production of 37 injection molding machines. Trialed all new materials and molds. Started at the plant with 27 injection molding machines and grew to 37 as well as replacement of old equipment. Cycle time, efficiency, and production improvements.

Key Achievements

●Streamlining old processes improving cycle times and efficiency.

●Support of the introduction of the first robotics at the company and built tooling for it.

●Oversee and trials of several new product lines.

●Assisted with New plant startups in Phoenix, Arizona, Lordstown, Ohio, and the 14th Street location in Chattanooga.

M Tek, INC.

Injection Molding Supervisor

1993 – 2007

Oversee all production of 22 injection molding machines and a team of 54 people.

Key Achievements

●Worked with processors to efficiently improve cycle times.

●Assisted with the startups of 3 new plants. Canton, Mississippi, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and Camden, Alabama

●Assisted in time studied, step reductions, and manpower reductions for the KJ, Rough Cut, and the console production lines while increasing production and efficiency.

Education

Franklin County High School, Winchester, TN 1987 Graduate

Supervisor Development Program, Chattanooga State Technical Community College, Chattanooga, TN

Certifications & Training

Injection Molding Fundamentals: Chevron Phillips

Injection Molding Training: Orbital Plastics

Husky Injection Molding Training: Detroit, MI

Dangerous Goods Certification: TEN-E

Lean Manufacturing Numerous Courses

A3 Toyota KATA: University of Tennessee

First Responder AED, American Red Cross

Powered Industrial Truck, Certified Trainer

Paulson Injection Molding Training

Routsis Injection Molding Training

Engel Injection Molding and Maintenance Training: Engel Certified Trainer

Dale Carnegie Training

John Hanes Leadership Training

LOTO Trainer

Numerous LinkedIn Learning Certificates

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