Craig Thomas Email & Phone Number

Muskegon, Michigan, Us

Muskegon, Michigan, Us

In this role, I led a team of 50 direct reports in a machine shop facility where I was responsible for the daily shipping, receiving, and manufacturing processes to ensure effectiveness and profitability.A key highlights from this role includes: • Transformed operational efficiency across the manufacturing, shipping, and receiving functions.

Paris, Paris, Fr

In this role, I directed an operational team made up of 20 direct reports and 100 indirect reports in the manufacturing, shipping, and receiving operations within the automotive industry. I enforced safe work practices and monitored overall efficiency and operational excellence. Some key highlights from this role include: • Implemented 6S with such success that the plant became the gold standard for execution across the entire plant network.• Restructured management workflows to optimize production hours and streamlined processes for shift change.• Improved labor variance by 30% within one year and achieved 100% within two years.• Enhanced financial performance from operating at a seven-figure loss to reach profitability within two years.• Achieved a record of zero time-loss accidents in more than 10 years.

In this role, I directed a team of nearly 200 in an automotive manufacturing facility. I designed processes to drive improvements and structure among multi-functioning teams to enhance efficiency and profitability, and supported the automation of key processes to facilitate the financial turnaround of the organization.Some key highlights from this role include: • Enhanced Quality Parts per Labor Hour productivity by more than 10% by implementing quality systems with customers.• Reached and sustained 100% compliance with ISO standards.• Improved part turnaround time to deliver annual savings of more than $5M.

In this role, I oversaw manufacturing operations across three shifts, including 5 supervisors, 6 engineers, and 170 hourly staff. I conducted process and flow mapping for four unique production lines and administered line meetings to increase productivity and mitigate downtime and other associated costs.Some key highlights from this role include: • Implemented constraint management to reduce inventory by more than 60%.• Initiated one-piece flow to decrease WIP.• Spearheaded the launch of a new product line and attained all production targets in the introduction process, mitigated scrap, and reduced headcount while continuing to achieve production goals.

Farmington Hills, Mi, Us

In this position as Lead Supervisor, I supervised the work assignments for a direct staff of 30 while monitoring overall production, cleanliness, safety, and quality control. I introduced and held "Management by Facts" teams to solicit feedback on processes and opportunities to decrease costs and improve production results. Additionally, I served as Interim General Manager of all three shifts.Some key highlights from this role include: • Enabled savings of more than $1M per year by executing a process change that reduced machine time, rework, and labor.• Boosted throughput by 10% in first three months.

Farmington Hills, Mi, Us