Manager Engineer
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Thomas Lamar Palmer
Colbert, Ga. 30628
Professional Profile
A proven manager, with an Industrial Engineering background and capable of leading others effectively toward meaningful goals, has a history of identifying opportunities, improving manufacturing processes and the quality of products through effective engineering and resource management
Graduate of the Crosby Quality College
American Society for Quality, Associate Member
Professional Experience
Systeng Automation Systems, Danielsville, Ga.
2010-2011
Purchasing/Warehouse Manager
• Purchasing/Shipping replacement parts for various Automated Hatchery Equipment
• Maintain Inventory and Warehouse for Automated Hatchery Equipment Manufacturer
The Craft-Art Company, Atlanta, Ga.
2006-2008
Manufacturing Manager
● Responsible for all aspects of the quality and production of Counter tops made of domestic and exotic woods
● Supervise production, quality control, shipping, maintenance, purchasing and customer service
● Engineering responsibilities include implementing Lean improvements in Plant Layout, Machinery Purchases and Improvements, Process Flow, 5S, Quality Ownership Program and a Vendor Cost/Waste reduction system
Lo Debar Inc. Calhoun, Ga.
2003-2006
President/Project Manager
● Researched, formed an investor group, developed, designed and built a prototype for a patented unique low temperature drying system initially designed to process and add value to a by-product
● Developed and implemented business plan to optimize value of the technology through operating and licensing system; negotiated with research institutions, vendors and machinery manufacturers.
● This drying system was fabricated using normal sheet metal working equipment and the patent was applied for in 2004.
Stair Parts, Inc. Adairsville, Ga.
2000-2003
Manufacturing Engineer interim Production Manager
● As Production Manager, responsible for all aspects of production, quality control, distribution and shipping of residential stairs parts made from Hardwood and Exotic lumber. Supervised all manufacturing labor and the purchasing of raw materials reduction of waste through lumber yields.
● As Engineer, established and maintained technical aspects of production and plant maintenance. Evaluated and purchased new machinery to reduce labor costs, increasing manufacturing output and improving quality
● Implemented Lean manufacturing techniques in plant layout to improve work flow and establish standardized quality measurements
Seasonshield, Inc. Gainesville, Ga.
1997-1998
Director of Technical Services
● Acting as a Plant Engineer supervised Product Engineering, Quality Control and Facility management in the production of vinyl, aluminum, wooden windows and doors
● Recommended changes in Kan Ban, plant layout and conveyors material handling systems to improve output
Schnadig Corp. Cornelia Ga.
1985-1997, 1999
Manager of Mill Engineering 1989-1997
● Acting as a Manufacturing Engineer Manager supervised product design, cost standards, tooling, raw materials specifications, finishing quality standards and production standards for manufacturing upholstered furniture frames
● Managed overall design change and Lean manufacturing process that reduced labor by 60% as well as improved product quality
● Implemented a comprehensive material classification system to allow for continuous product review and insure lowest material cost through the use of alternate materials. Awarded the Lawrence K. Schnadig Award for the resulting $650,000 annual savings on a non profit budget of $8,000,000.
● Graduate of the Crosby Quality College
This is a Continuous Improvement System designed to achieve lower cost and higher quality.
● Industrial Engineer 1985-1989
● Established and maintained labor rates from time studies and standardized data systems for manual and automated systems in a union environment
Wellington Puritan Mills, Madison, Ga.
1984-1985
Industrial Engineer
● Established labor rates for standard costing for leisure products
Kendall Inc., Athens Ga.
Co-op 1982-1984
Preformed variance analysis for Incentive Pay system, Participated in Engineering Studies
Education
Colorado Technical Institute, Denver Co. Masters of Business Administration 2011
Southern Polytech Institute Marietta, GA Bachelors of Industrial Engineering Technology 1983
Associates of Industrial Engineering Technology 1981
Management Option
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