Thomas W. Philipp
Hot Springs, AR 71913
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EXPERIENCE
Advanced Design Systems October 2021-June 2022
Lawrenceburg, TN
Fabrication Supervisor
Welding supervisor for rack design/manufacturer for the automotive industry. Promoted to Receiving and paint supervisor. Implement powder coating production using previous finishing experience. Also responsible for saw/cutting operations and growth.
The Home Depot May 2020-October 2021
Pulaski, TN
Receiving Supervisor
Receiving supervisor having responsibilities for both inbound and outbound freight. Responsible for accuracy of material receipts, system reporting, customer order entry and assignment of freight team member work assignments. Platinum customer service awards.
Fukai Toyotetsu February 2019-August 2019
Jamestown, IN
Stamping Manager
Automotive frame stamping operations as a Tier 1 supplier to Subaru. Led a 50 person dept utilizing 2 1000T and 3 3000T automated presses. Utilized Kanban for production. Process improvement and press utilization being the main focus.
Mueller Industries-Gas Products June 2010-June 2018
Waynesboro, TN
Plant Manager
Responsible for manufacturing operations at a machining and assembly facility, producing gas control valves, fittings and other components. Managed shipping, materials, assembly and machining operations of 70 hourly employees and 3 supervisors. Purchasing, material control and off-site warehousing/inventory management were also key responsibilities. Increased productivity and inventory accuracy, drove material management, used point of use supermarkets, all through lean initiatives. Capital expenditures and a $25M P/L responsibility
The Pictsweet Company October 2008-June 2010
Brownsville, TN
Warehouse Supervisor
Warehousing operations for a major frozen food producer. Responsible for warehouse operations, incoming and outbound freight shipments using PkMS warehouse software. Responsible for shift operations at a 260,000 sq ft freezer warehouse.
MTD Consumer Products/Cub Cadet November 2003-August 2008
Brownsville, TN
Welding Manager
Responsible for the operations of the welding department for a consumer product manufacturer. Responsibilities included budgeting, staffing and all operations of a 100+ person department. Direct reports included 4 supervisors and 3 robotic technicians. Provided necessary weldments to supply 5 assembly lines for outdoor power equipment production, including lawn mowers, utility vehicles, snow throwers and numerous attachments. Involved with Lean Manufacturing activities, process improvement and paint operations.
EDUCATION
3 1/2 years of study in programs at Louisiana Tech and Georgia State University. Major course Mfg Mgt, Strategic Planning, and Business Law. Hazardous Material Control and Emergency Response course from Georgia Tech. Completed Training Course in Electro-American Electroplaters and Surface Finishing Society. CEF (Certified Electroplater-Finisher)
References
Available upon request