Adam Thomas
Columbus
Summary
Decisive leader with a proven track record at Resonac Powdered Metals Group, excelling in continuous improvement and staff management. Spearheaded initiatives that significantly increased output and reduced safety incidents, demonstrating exceptional audit management and mentoring skills. Achieved on-time shipments by empowering teams, showcasing a commitment to production targets and quality assurance.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Resonac Powdered Metals Group
10.2014 - 08.2023
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Achieved on-time shipments goal by empowering employees to continued success.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Trained staff of direct labor employees to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
Process Technician
PMG Indiana LLC
01.2000 - 10.2014
- Remove and install tooling in production equipment.
- Train operators on press functions and adjustments
- Administered processes, resolved issues and recommended improvements for all structure methods.
- Provided technical support to all projects and provided research for all developmental teams.
- Complied with safety rules and standards to maximize efficiencies while reducing accidents.
- Recommended evasive actions, course and speed changes and silent running actions.
- Collaborated with engineers in new product introduction phases to develop and verify design changes.
- Updated documentation such as technical manuals and equipment maintenance records.
- Performed routine maintenance and replaced worn parts.
Assistant Manager
Blockbuster Video
06.1997 - 01.2000
- Completed regular inventory counts to verify stock levels, address discrepancies, and forecast future needs.
- Monitored cash intake and deposit records, increasing accuracy, and reducing discrepancies.
- Offered hands-on assistance to customers, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of consumer preferences.
- Generated repeat business through exceptional customer service.
- Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Columbus North High School
Columbus, IN06-1997
Skills
- Audit management
- Assembly and production
- 6S implementation
- Continuous improvement
- Production target management
- Materials handling
- Health and safety compliance
- Schedule development
- Staff management
- Records administration
- Training and mentoring
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Resonac Powdered Metals Group
10.2014 - 08.2023
Process Technician
PMG Indiana LLC
01.2000 - 10.2014
Assistant Manager
Blockbuster Video
06.1997 - 01.2000
High School Diploma -
Columbus North High School
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