First Name: Penny

Last Name: Thomas

Production Manager at RT London Company - Grand Rapids, Mi

269-***-****

adgxk2@r.postjobfree.com

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Summary

Seeking a challenging and rewarding position where I can utilize my experience and skills to advance in the manufacturing business. Specialties: People and production. Extremely self motivated and goal oriented. Would like utilize what I have learned to create a strong work force.

Experience

Production Manager at RT London Company - Grand Rapids, Mi

November 2015 - November 2017

I oversee the Assembly Department and the CNC machining Department.

In the Wood Furniture division at RT London.

Coached new employees and work close with engineering department to ensure correct prints were correct and components are correct to both CNC and Edgebanders.

Work close with shipping for on time delivery.

Plant Manager at Grand Rapids Plastics

March 2010 - August 2015

Started out as Supervisor and moved to Plant Superintendent and was successfully given Plant Manager Position over 3 buildings. Responsible for all of Production at all levels, Shipping and Inspection.

Mastered the intricacies of the process flow within each department. Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.

Developed and implemented data-based solutions in a timely manner.

Operated all equipment throughout manufacturing process to back- fill.

Led regular stand-up meetings, events and continuous improvement projects with measurable goals. Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions. Coordinated closely with quality control regarding products awaiting dispositions.

Maintained and enforced a safe and clean working environment at all times.

Coordinated preventative maintenance on existing and new production equipment, including routine calibration. Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production schedules. Supervised production schedules, production quality and on time delivery.

Defined manufacturing performance standards and reviewed the performance outcomes to set future targets. Identified staffing and capital needs, collected relevant data and wrote justifications for established needs.

Coordinated and developed new product design in collaboration with engineering staff.

Lead professional development programs for assembly and operator staff.

Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints. Collaborated with the engineering team to adjust and modify production equipment. Reviewed production orders, schedules, delivery dates and inventory levels to determine product availability.

Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.

Budgeted monthly departmental expenses and implemented cost controls.

Completed key projects on time, on budget and with a high level of accuracy.

Senior Production Supervisor at Paulstra CRC

September 2006 - March 2010

Supervise 60 employee in the production of engine stabilizer automotive parts. Manage the production of 15 machine cells which produces over 10,000 part in an eight hour shift. I also supervise and manage the maintenance employees (4) and schedule maintenance tasks for all equipment. Also XA Browser environment for job orders and Mapics inventory system. E Time system for Time and Attendance.1st shift Senior Supervisor.

Production Supervisor at Lacks Trim Systems

June 2000 - September 2006

Proven ability to train and coordinate Production employees. Modified time lines and work schedules according to company needs. Interviewed and evaluated job applicants. Managed day- to-day operations for Daily scheduling needs. Successful record in management and production quality control. Proven leadership in management Well-developed management skills. Utilize all assets and resources available, maximizing employee productivity and performance to achieve corporate goals and objectives. Techniques that streamline operations and add to profits.

Increased the effectiveness and professionalism in each position held.

Assistant Supervisor at Steelcase

June 1986 - June 2000

Started out working on paint line both hanging and pulling parts from line.

Successfully bid on Robotic welding position in the Chair 2 plant remained there for 6 years learning all robotic functions. Trained in powder paint room processing running machines and measuring paint thickness on all parts.

Successfully bid on position in the Chair 1 plant where I became the Assistant Supervisor for 3rd shift in the Urethane Arms department where I remained until the Lay-off

Education

ITT Tech

Associates, Criminal Justice, 2010 - 2012

John F. Kennedy High

H.S, General, 1977 - 1980

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