Scottie Thetford

Continuous Improvement Leader/

Production Manager/Manufacturing Engineer

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Trenton, TN 38382

731-***-****

adxteq@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

Dedicated and experienced manager, ensuring optimal workflow and efficient production in large-scale manufacturing facilities. Proven track record of helping companies to improve processes, reduce overall costs, and configure the best approaches for the most seamless and effective production. Adept in carefully diagnosing and assessing problems through the 5 Why Method and implementing viable solutions. Committed to working as a collaborative and positive team member, striving to utilize my knowledge and expertise for optimal results. Substantial knowledge and experience with Continuous Improvement.

Key Skills

CNC Programmer

Operator Trainer

SMED facilitator

Standard Work

Walk Patterns

Kanban Systems

Value Stream Transformation

Time Studies

Experience

NOV 2021-JUN 2023

Production Manager Nidec Lexington, TN

Managed plant supervisors and led the production floor to produce high quality parts delivered to satisfied customers on time.

Created and maintained a system of metrics and KPI’s to monitor and evaluate production performance.

Developed a system for tracking production metrics that improved visibility and enabled faster decision-making.

NOV 2005-NOV 2021

Production Manager, Continuous Improvement Leader, Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Specialist Cummins Engine Co.

Memphis, TN

Managed plant supervisors and led the production floor to produce high quality parts delivered to satisfied customers on time.

Evaluated team members’ performance and provided constructive feedback to ensure continuous improvement.

Set up mini-business teams to drive continuous improvement in departments throughout the plant.

Set up and implemented Kanban Systems.

Implemented Value Stream Mapping.

JUL1988-JUL 2005

Manufacturing Engineer T.B. Woods, Inc Trenton, TN

Set-up specialist for all T.B. Woods plants. Conducted set-up (SMED) events in SLP, Mexico, Chambersburg, PA, Mt. Pleasant, MI, and San Marcos, TX.

Supervisor of training teams in SLP, Mexico and San Marcos, TX. Responsible for ensuring that training was complete and effective.

Leader of continuous improvement efforts. Created and implemented a Pay by Performance evaluation system for new and current employees. Created and implemented a training program for new employees. Interviewed all CNC applicants and participated in the employee hiring process.

Education/Training

Industrial Electronic/Manufacturing Systems Technology Dyersburg State College

May 2000

Green Belt Certified, Cummins, Inc. Memphis, TN May 2008

Principles of LEAN Manufacturing, MANTEC, INC. Trenton, TN May 2001

Value Stream Mapping, MANTEC, INC. Trenton, TN

Oct 2001

START Management Training, START Trenton, TN

Dec 2001

Facilitator Training, TB Woods Training Institute Chambersburg, PA Feb 1999

Okuma IGF Programming, R.O. Deaderick Co. Huntsville, AL Mar 1998

Set-up Reduction, Clemson University Chambersburg, PA Aug 1995

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