Todd Thompson Email & Phone Number

United States

Positive, self motivated manufacturing professional. A team player who can work with others to meet goals and deadlines in a timely manner. Has ability to work on multiple projects and get them done cost effectively. Lead the Training Department with one report by using good communication and presentation skills to work closely with all departments within Tru Vue. Document Standard Operating Procedures using pictures, visuals, document control system, and Training Matrix to track training on all levels of the organization.

United States

Lead 4 Supervisors with 16 reports by communicating goals from the top down so everyone understands the needs to make Tru-Vue a safe, positive, and motivating place to work. Promoting productivity and quality standards utilizing one on ones, Lean Manufacturing Fundamentals and keeping all team members on task, on schedule, and within budget.

United States

Responsible for maintaining a document control system for SOPs, training and auditing, and safety orientation of new employees. Maintain a Manufacturing Accident Incident Rate that meets or exceeds the National Industry requirements. Assist in Six Sigma projects to improve changeover times, quality, cycle times, and new product processes. Also responsible for creating and implementing new Lean Manufacturing processes using 5s, Kanban, Kaizens, and TPMs.  - Brought our AIR down from a 11.16 to a controllable 5.64 within a 12 month period.- Reduced changeover times from a 16 hour time limit to a 8 hour time limit with a cost savings of 450K.- Increased line speeds to meet customer demands without increasing headcount and maintained 90-95 % yield.- Involved in acceptance test for Samtel/India to finalize a $3.5M contract.- First Responder, Forklift Instructor, and Chairman of the Safety Committee.- Implemented a Kanban system to reduce WIP with a estimated savings of $500K.

United States

Responsible for implementing new and improved methods for production areas, providing training to assure compliance to written procedures and quality standards. Planned, organized, and executed new projects related to work place safety, productivity improvement, quality and cycle time reduction using Six Sigma quality initiative skills.- Completed Six Sigma Green Belt training. - Led team that reduced rework WIP from $520K to a manageable $13K.- Created and implemented standard operating procedures across a 3 shift production operation.- Ran series of test to improve process, using data to increase process yield from 85% to 97%.- Implemented and assisted in redesign of rotary process tools to reduce operator fatigue, maintain positive attitudes in work area and reduce cycle time.- Design and implemented scrap recovery system with cost $3K and savings $225K.- Converted rework process into profit center, reworking competitors defects with revenue $350K.- Applied for patent of glass polishing technique.

United States

Responsible for managing communication with other functional departments as needed. Maintained progressive training for self and 38 subordinates, a safe work environment, production needs on a daily basis. - Actively participated in relocation of production line from Minnesota to California, acting as trainer, construction operator, and quality assurance technician.Line Operator/Quality AssurancePerformed a variety of tasks including soldering, sandblasting, glass cleaning and cutting, protective film application, forklift operator, optical scanning and inspecting, and heavy lifting.- Traveled to Finland to resolve customer-issued corrective actions in 1997 and 1998. - Advanced from level 1 operator to level 3 operator in 18 months.