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Thomas Q

Experienced Operations Manager

Occupation:

Operations Manager

Location:

Trussville, AL

Education Level:

Master

Will Relocate:

YES

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Strong, energetic, passionate, Firm, fair, aggressive

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COMPANY POSITION HELD DATES WORKED

(Confidential) (Confidential) 1/2008 - Present
General Motors (Confidential) 12/2005 - 1/2008
General Motors (Confidential) 5/1997 - 12/2005
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SCHOOL MAJOR YEAR DEGREE

Kettering Manufacturing Operations 2005 Master Degree
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Highlights:

DEMONSTRATIONS OF SUCCESS Planned and installed new dust capture system on cupola building. Designed dust capture building, installed new baghouse complete with multiple capture hoods and ductwork, and erected dust capture building around hot slag dump site. Result: Achieved PM 2.5 dust capture compliance ahead of 2011 schedule and came in under budget. Initiated and executed the elimination of 23 skilled trade’s employees. Determined production needs, set up maintenance systems, prioritized equipment, and cross-trained employees in multiple departments. RESULT: Saved over $1 million to budget. Initiated and directed scrap reduction project. Evaluated process, determined high cost issue, assigned tasks, delegated research, analyzed results, and developed corrective action. RESULT: Virtually eliminated hot nick scrap, saving almost $1 million. Created and implemented changes to product line. Analyzed current operation of engine block walking beam process, and redesigned process to accommodate multiple products. RESULT: Increased output by 15%, reduced overtime $800,000 annually. Initiated and launched cost saving project across multiple product lines. Researched alternative product to transport blanks from one machine to another, contacted vendor, oversaw test run, communicated results with stakeholders, and implemented changes. RESULT: 75% cost saving, over $200,000 annually Identified and conducted process improvement for V-8 engine line. Organized test to utilize newly developed core wash, analyzed results, and initiated product change. RESULT: 15% reduction in headcount, saving over $300,000 annually. Streamlined pattern change process throughout multiple product lines. Created team, analyzed current operation, organized trials, developed countermeasures, and initiated changes. RESULT: Reduced cast line down time by over 50%. Reorganized manufacturing operations on struggling product line. Analyzed current operation on lost foam cast line, created and implemented new run plan which improved throughput with no additional manpower. RESULT: Increased production of 50%, virtually eliminated production related overtime. Created and implemented new start up/shut down procedures for iron block cast lines. Organized group, developed action plans, and initiated countermeasures to address daily start-up issues. RESULT: Reduced overtime by over 200 hours weekly.

Companies I like:

Anything manufacturing

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Maintenance and Manufacturing Operations for US Pipe and Foundry in Birmingham, Alabama
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