More than 30 years of Lean hands-on-proven experience increasing net-profit 134% by reducing Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) by 8.2% (lower labor cost by >50%, overhead by 7%, 67% less WIP and inventory saving 6% carrying cost, resulting in reduced product cost) of companies by improving operational efficiency, increased Return on Net Assets (RONA), and employee empowerment focused on continuous increased productivity and quality. Tom has senior management and consulting experience in the manufacturing and services sectors, integrating 157 acquisitions, establishing 28 regional distribution centers servicing 428 branches with computerized JIT replenishment.Goal: Create a sustainable, more productive manufacturing and service environment where the employees are happy with their responsibilities, appreciated by management, proud of their company and it's products and services resulting in less than 1% turnover, and committed to their company's successTechnical: Skills include process time studies, line balancing to customer demand, designing workstations, optimizing process line flow based on actual customer demand with JIT inventory replenishment, employee empowerment, and Lean Leadership training and coaching to nurture the greater efficiency. Certified Lean Black Belt by John Constanza (JCIT) (legacy of Hewlett-Packard) in Denver, Colorado to design, train and implement Demand Flow® Technology and Mixed-Model Manufacturing Line Design. M.B.A. Degree in Operations Research, and B.B.A. Degree Computer Science.
Listed skills include Lean Manufacturing, Lean Construction, Leadership, Training, and 3 others.