Mark Thomas Email & Phone Number

Lockeford, California

Orange County, California Area

Experience 05/04/2012 Laid off 2016 National Oilwell Varco Orange, CaFabrication SupervisorBoth 2014 and 2015 NOV Orange broke records on total sales, deliveries and favorable COGS. Unfortunately, the oil prices dropped which immediately resulted in NOV impactful order/sales loss. Job Responsibilities:Managed all aspects of the fabrication operations and employee Supervision on 2nd shiftIdentified training needs of employees in the performance of their work & assigned jobsManaged the roles and responsibilities of direct reports -welding, machining and quality/inspection cells to ensure team performance metrics were met or exceededManaged employee attendance and performance per the NOV policies and Corrective Action ProcessWorked with Engineering, Production Control and QA on drawing and quality challengesEnsured all direct reports adhered all company/departmental policies and procedures Provided day to day supervision of employee job execution including performance evaluations Responsible for interviewing, testing and hiring personnel to meet production needs included welders, CNC & manual machinists and laborersOrganized and ran team quality/safety trainings Managed overall team safety, ensured/enforced use of Personal Protective Equipment as specified by JHAs, Work Instructions, Engineering Specifications and MSDSProvided direct oversight, accountability and leadership of direct reports ensuring safe & efficient utilization of appropriate tools and procedures for their assigned tasksSet and enforce hourly work schedules as required by production needsAdvocated NOV manufacturing methodology, concepts and philosophyEnsured proper 5S/6S housekeeping and organization of equipment and materials in the Fabrication area inventory

Merced, California Area

Fabrication SupervisorChallenges When Hired:Implement Merced Stahl truck body fabrication launch Set up 30,000 SQ FT facility to produce various Stahl truck bodies Hire personnel in support of productionResponsibilities:Plan work assignments, resolve manufacturing issues Schedule production as required by salesDesign fixtures to improve & maintain product quality & production efficiencyFacilitate training and coach to create communication, productivity, safety and qualityResponsible for all aspects of employee safety and environmental complianceWork with Engineering to apply Design to Cost Initiatives to active West Coast productsEnsure product meets Stahl specifications and quality standardsQuote required purchased product to ensure best pricing and valueSet up & maintain stock area in support of fabricated and purchased productCreate Purchase Orders & Requisitions to maintain required purchased parts and raw stock inventoryProduction was moved to Wooster Ohio Headquarters due to parts shipping costs.

Modesto, California Area

01/01/2002 1/1/2003 Siemens Energy & Automation Modesto, CaProcurement SpecialistProcessed all Purchase RequisitionsQuoted required product to ensure best pricing and valueMaintained current vendor performance reports, submitted to appropriate partied as requiredProduction Supervisor/Safety Administrator Schedule production as required by salesCreate & maintain facility and equipment Maintenance ProgramResponsible for maintaining adequate personnel in support of production and safety requirementsPlan work assignments, resolve manufacturing issues, orientate and train new employeesFacilitate training and coach to improve communication, productivity, safety and quality1995 moved from 12000 sq to 30,000 sq ft facilityIntimately Involved in creating new shop layout & product flowDevelop estimates of job requirements and expected costs for new product and product changesWork directly with engineers on Design to CostResponsible for all aspects of employee safety. Includes creating, conducting and documenting all safety meetings & trainings. Ensured Siemens was compliant to all County, State, OSHA, & CAL OSHA required relating to safety & EPAConduct all accident & Illness incident investigation reportsCommunicate with Insurance, Police, Medical Facilities as required