Bledsoe Thomas Email & Phone Number

United States

La Vergne, Tennessee, United States

Responsible for delivering and sustaining systems that deliver reliability of equipment and processes across the enterprise. This includes but is not limited to developing and facilitating training programs, maintenance management software, and maintenance technician qualification standards. Authority to set all standards for automation, controls, and electrical systems for use across the various business units. Provides subject matter expertise on electrical design and automation controls systems for the company. Develops and champions the Preventative Maintenance Pillar for the company. Manages the deployment of a team of technicians that partners with Manufacturing, Distribution Center, Logistics, and Information Technology teams to deliver breakthrough solutions for the enterprise with tangible results within the manufacturing and distribution centers. Ensures continuous process improvements related to safety, quality, productivity, and manufacturing costs through partnerships with various stakeholders

La Vergne, Tennessee, United States

Design, implement, maintain, and improve electrical instruments, equipment, components, products, or systems within the Ingram facilities. PLC programming and/or troubleshooting/debugging prepare technical drawings, specifications, or electrical systems, to ensure that installation and operations conform to standards. Provide support to activities in the use of electrical devices and energy for the Ingram facilities. Plan, schedule, conduct, and coordinate program of assigned engineering work and projects ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget. Analyze reports, maps, drawings, tests, and other data to plan and design work. Manages a team of technicians and ensures quality performance of their assigned functions. Supervises all Electrical and Controls Engineering projects at ICG to include setting standards, ensuring designs meet requirements, and identifying new technologies to further improve automation throughout the sites.

Murfreesboro, Tennessee, United States

Provide manufacturing leadership to deliver a world-class maintenance operation. Lead, motivate, and develop a team of 23 technicians to drive losses out of our systems while leveraging Continuous Improvement (Lean/TPM) tools, improving individual skills, and enhancing teamwork. Conduct regular team meetings which include effective communication of organizational and policy changes. Provide performance feedback and coaching to team members via appraisals and/or other documentation. Promote positive employee relations through effective conflict management and issue resolution. Track departmental budget and take appropriate actions to achieve departmental budget goals.

Tullahoma, Tennessee, United States

Ensure all planned maintenance is properly coordinated. Prepare ongoing analysis and produce reports to measure ongoing performance and recommend solutions for continued improvement. Identify problem areas in maintenance and recommend/implement solutions. Prioritize job assignments, drive continuous improvements and safety-related activities

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Siemens application support. Machine vision expert, oversees any potential business pertaining to vision including programming, design, and product implementation as well as system integration with existing equipment. Pre/post-sales support of PLC’s,HMI’s,Drives & Motion control products, PLC selection and servo component sizing and selection, Internal and external product training, product commissioning, and integration support.

Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States

Design, program, install, and integrate into existing machine controls the use of vision systems for 100% inspection. Provide leadership and project management skills to ensure the success of new line startups. Design electrical and hydraulic systems for line upgrades. Responsible for all aspects of troubleshooting and repair of a wide range of machines. Supervised day to day activities of 10 electricians. Planned and implemented alterations for added safety, to improve operator ergonomics and increase machine productivity.

Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States

Conduct product test per engineering test procedures. Responsible for preventive maintenance program. Design, program and build test equipment. Assist and train technicians in maintenance procedures. Use statistical analysis and summarize testing results. Analyze data and help prepare reports, presentations, and technical documentation.

Shelbyville, Tennessee, United States

Troubleshoot, maintain, and repair PLC controlled, high speed production equipment for a safe and productive work environment. Perform Preventive Maintenance (PM) and Predictive Maintenance (PdM) to increase equipment reliability and up-time. Utilize computerized maintenance systems too accurately and thoroughly document and track all corrective and preventive maintenance performed throughout the course of the day.