Tim Sutton Email & Phone Number

Newport, Vermont

Newport, Vermont

• Support armor production continuous improvement efforts through troubleshooting of finishing issues encountered with current processes, and recommending and implementing improvements to eliminate finishing issues. Propose, plan, and execute DOE’s to identify root causes of finishing issues and evaluate potential process changes. • Provide direct hands-on support in executing DOE’s, process validations and other R&D projects related to the finishing of composite armor products.• Execute R&D fabrication and test plans with minimal supervision.• Support the development of new processing techniques and equipment by direct hands on participation in the finishing process, including drilling, surface prep, trimming, cosmetic repair and painting.• Assist in product transition from R&D to production including the: o Creation of finishing documentation such as standard work instructions and Technical Data Packages (TDPs) o Creation of process monitoring techniques.o Training and supervision of additional personnel required to support R&D finishing and sample preparation. Communication of finishing requirements. o Gathering and reporting of standard process cycle times to feed item costing, as well as planning and scheduling modules in ERP system. • Collaborate in the design and construction of finishing equipment and fixtures to maintain, modify and improve finishing equipment and processes, as well as support prototype sample finishing.• Assist in routine testing and experimental work.• Perform other related duties as assigned.• Learn through gaining proficiency in the use of new tools and techniques for continuous professional development (i.e. project planning, CAD, statistics for process control, finishing chemistry, etc.)

Newport, Vermont

As Team Lead, I provided the Production Supervisor with daily "work in progress" audits per department, in which daily goals were set and accomplished. Safety, quality, morale, and throughput were my main objectives during my tenure as Team Lead. I participated in daily morning/evening team meetings, where goals were outlined prior to starting our work day as well as perform crossover informational meetings with oncoming shifts to ensure production goals were successful.

Newport, Vermont

Inspection and repair of any/all cosmetic blemishes, during which I helped streamline the process to more than double the operations throughput. This allowed me to cross train and become proficient in all of the finishing processes in my department which include: raw shell surfacing preparation, base coat application, edge trim application, as well as final paint coating application. Doing so gave me the tools necessary to lead all of the respective finishing operations with the knowledge and technical skill necessary to train, mentor, maintain a safe working environment, improve the processes, as well as meet on time delivery goals.

Derby, Vermont

Customer Service, Vehicle Diagnostics/Troubleshooting, Automotive Parts sales as well as Inventory Control

Newport, Vermont

Customer service, Inventory Audits, Product stocking/Planogram Creation

Derby, Vermont

Custom Hydraulic hose/electrical wire harness creation, commercial account invoicing/return processing, inventory upkeep and disposition, parts delivery, Automotive diagnostics/troubleshooting and customer service/relations.