Plant Manager
Jan 2020 - Dec 2023
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Senior Production & Plant Operations Management Professional
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@pamarco.com
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Senior Production & Plant Operations Management Professional
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States
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Thomas E. Wixted is listed as Senior Production & Plant Operations Management Professional based in Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at pamarco.com and a matched LinkedIn profile for Thomas E. Wixted.
Thomas E. Wixted previously worked as Plant Manager at Pamarco and Director of Operations - USA at Voestalpine Eifeler Coatings. Thomas E. Wixted holds Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering from Triton College.
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About Thomas E. Wixted
I am a national production and plant operations management professional with the proven ability to drive dramatic revenue growth while streamlining workflow, maximizing quality and production, and enhancing operational capabilities.I previously oversaw Production, Quality, Engineering, Maintenance, Customer Service, Sales, Accounts Receivable, Logistics, Safety, P&L, EBIT, and Facilities Management, with responsibility for up to $15M in revenue and $3.1M in budgets. I am highly adept at building and leading teams as large as 60 persons, and experienced at establishing new manufacturing facilities, directing as many as 4 American plants simultaneously totaling 37,000 sq. ft. I possess comprehensive expertise in Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Kanban, Best Processes/Practices, and Continuous Process Improvement and I am accomplished at identifying and eliminating redundancies, conducting process flow analyses, turning around underperforming operations, and directing root cause analysis functions. In addition, I am a recognized expert in the areas of process reengineering, cost analysis, order expediting, inventory tracking, budget administration, quality/service management, claims management, customer relations, ISO compliance, equipment reliability, process auditing, and cost reduction.
8 roles · 40 years
Thomas E. Wixted work experience
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Director Of Operations - Usa
- In this role, I oversaw business operations, including call center, P&L, quality management production, maintenance, facilities, customer service, process flow management, engineering, accounts receivable, budget.
- Improved efficiency by implementing Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Kanban methodologies.
- Enhanced productivity by developing and implementing a standardized plant layout for all facilities.
- Planned and led more than 12 capital equipment projects totaling $6M+.
- Saved $700,000-plus/yr. by migrating a complex polishing process in-house.
- Directed the build and launch of 2 manufacturing facilities, which enabled $2.4M in added revenue.
Oct 2014 - Mar 2019
Coating Center Manager
- I directed production, shipping, receiving, maintenance, facilities, and more at an 18,000 sq. ft. plant for the world’s leading supplier of PVD coatings and surface technologies. I supervised a staff of 27 in a.
- Lead Process Auditor for the Rock Hill, NC facility and Chief PVD Coatings Account Manager for the Star SU Hoffman Estates, IL, location.
- Improved efficiency and quality through Lean Six Sigma and 5S initiatives.
- Consistently met or exceeded all quality and rework metrics.
- Reduced labor costs $65,000 while increasing delivery levels by guiding a shift remodeling effort.
- Increased GPDA from 12.6% to 50.6% in 2 months, and maintained at 50% for 4 years.
May 2010 - May 2014
Service Manager
- This was a promotion to run the Service Department for this manufacturer of industrial fans and blowers, including production, service, vendor management, inspections, quality, customer relations, invoicing, shipping.
- Implemented and managed the Current Problem Reporting (CPR) system, which included critical supplier management and encompassed the product development, manufacturing, and delivery.
- Dramatically reduced return materials costs by implementing the Return Material Authorization system, including failure analysis, root cause analysis, customer credit eligibility, and lessons learned.
- Enhanced quality levels by launching the ISO 9002: 2008-compliant Quality Management System.
- Improved profitability and standardized the quotation process by introducing a quotation process task list.
- Consistently achieved a 100% satisfaction level from customer survey results.
May 2006 - May 2008
Manufacturing Director
During this time, I managed Production, Shipping, Receiving, Stock Assembly, Specialty High Bay Assembly, Balancing, Paint Department, Run Test Department, Crating, and Packaging. I oversaw issue resolution for multiple work areas, supervised a staff of 70-plus, and trained new employees. I also maintained training records and maintained and updated ISO.
2004 - 2006
~2 yrs
Facilities Maintenance Manager
2002 - 2004
~2 yrs
Plant Foreman
1997 - 2002
~5 yrs
Journeyman Machinist
1986 - 1997
~11 yrs
1 education record
Thomas E. Wixted education
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Triton College
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What is Thomas E. Wixted's role at their current company?
Thomas E. Wixted is listed as Senior Production & Plant Operations Management Professional.
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AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @pamarco.com for Thomas E. Wixted.
Where is Thomas E. Wixted based?
Thomas E. Wixted is based in Greater Chicago Area, United States, United States.
What companies has Thomas E. Wixted worked for?
Thomas E. Wixted has worked for Pamarco, Voestalpine Eifeler Coatings, Oerlikon, Chicago Blower Corporation, and Weber-Stephen Products Llc.
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Thomas E. Wixted holds Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering from Triton College.
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