I’m motivated to have a positive impact on every life I touch… customers, team members, peers, employees, friends, and family. Taught by my grandparents and father, I believe work is a gift and is to be valued. From a young age, accompanying my father to his metal manufacturing company, I was immersed in hands-on innovation. Observing prototyping and process creation in the fabrication department shaped my career trajectory. I have a knack for analyzing facts and giving outside-the-box insights and solutions, executing plans to transform ideas into reality. Off the clock, I enjoy documentaries, WWI/II history, coaching my kids in sports (especially baseball), woodworking, exploring national parks, fishing, hosting gatherings, and tinkering with just about anything that needs fixing. Family and friends see me as the one who shows up for the big and small things in life. I’m also known for ensuring everyone is included and having a good time. I’m often behind the scenes serving quietly, and ready to lend a hand or teach practical skills, from carpentry to soldering.🔹 I have a passion for innovating resourceful solutions… I’m always looking for gaps to fill, enhance, or eliminate.🔹 I thrive in dynamic, fast-moving environments that require problem-solving. I’m a careful evaluator with a knack for making informed decisions and I stay cool under pressure.🔹 My peers see me as loyal, adaptive, trustworthy, and committed to our company’s success. Since I’m often creating out-of-the-box solutions, the phrase "I'm not surprised" echoes in my life, reflecting my ability to consistently innovate and problem-solve.𝗖𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗛𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀Dynamic Supply Chain Manager with 19+ years of experience in manufacturing operations and supply chain management. Streamlining processes, cutting costs, and driving efficiency.✔️ Consolidated and relocated 3 facilities across 2 states to one 60,000 sq ft location in 6 weeks without incident.✔️ Reduced on-hand inventory levels by 60%.✔️ Reduced material costs by 45%, saving over $275K annually.✔️ Achieved on-time delivery of 2,000+ products shipping 6.5MM pieces annually.✔️ Reached average employee tenure of 12+ years.✔️ Reduced freight costs by 24% by optimizing shipment processes.𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽 𝗘𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗶𝘀𝗲Plant Safety | Production Oversight | JIT Inventory Management | Cost Reductions | Inventory Management | Vendor Management | Overseas Supplier Management | Contract Negotiation | On-Time Delivery𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗮𝗰𝘁📩 Thomashorner104@gmail.com