Carla Thomas
Orangeburg,SC
Summary
Proactive Manager with many years of hands-on experience overseeing team activities and performance. Motivated team leader knowledgeable about safety requirements, industry practices, and regulations governing work. Focused professional with attention to detail and clear communication skills.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Group Leader
Lennox International
Orangeburg, SC
06.2021 - 07.2024
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.
- Established quality control measures to ensure product conformance with standards.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure efficient workflow.
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
Production Supervisor
Koyo Corporation of USA
Orangeburg, SC
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Analyzed data from monthly productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered materials as needed to maintain production operations.
- Performed regular quality checks throughout the production process to ensure customer specifications were met.
- Trained new staff on production processes and procedures.
- Ensured safety regulations were followed by all personnel in the production area.
- Developed comprehensive training programs for new hires in order to increase productivity.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements through analysis of existing workflows.
- Conducted regular performance reviews for each employee to identify areas for improvement.
- Assisted with troubleshooting equipment malfunctions or operational problems as needed.
Group Leader
Koyo Bearings North America
Orangeburg, SC
08.2014 - 01.2017
- Ensure a safe working environment
- Establish fair and consistent treatment and standards for all employees
- Make sure all associates are properly trained and have the tools necessary to complete their job
- Conduct daily layered audits, standard work audits, monitor and track productivity of associates and equipment in work area
- Track Bekido, Chokko, and Yarijimai
- Maintain a good working knowledge of plant policies and procedures, perform quality check list and document quality abnormalities.
- Organized weekly meetings to review objectives, discuss accomplishments, and plan future goals.
Set Up / Operator
Koyo Bearings North America
Orangeburg, SC
08.2004 - 08.2014
- Observed Gauges, dials and operations of machinery to ensure conformance to processing specifications
- Repaired machinery with hand and power tools.
Radiology Assistant
The Regional Medical Center
Orangeburg, SC
05.2000 - 08.2004
- Monitored radiation safety measures to ensure safety of patients and staff
- Operation of imaging equipment, such as x-ray machines, fluoroscope and scanner.
Machine Operator
American Yard Products
Orangeburg, SC
01.1999 - 02.2001
- Recommended measures to improve production methods, equipment performances and quality of product.
Education
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Orangeburg Wilkinson
Orangeburg, SCVocational School Certificate - Machine Shop
Covec
Orangeburg, SCSkills
- Strong communication skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Hiring and developing talented personnel
- Conducting business with integrity
- Safety management
- Training and development
- Quality control
- Equipment operation
- Radiation safety measures
- Machine repair
- Production improvement
- ORACLE
- TMS ONLINE
- DAYFORCE
- SIC (SHORT INTERVAL CONTROL)
- QCC LEADER
- EXCEL
- MICROSOFT OFFICE
- WORD
Additional Information
ORACLE, TMS ONLINE, DAYFORCE, SIC (SHORT INTERVAL CONTROL), QCC LEADER, EXCEL, MICROSOFT OFFICE, WORD
Activities
- Staffed Trained of up to 21
- 5s specialist
- 8 step problem solving
- Qcc circle Leader
- Kaizan Team
Timeline
Production Group Leader
Lennox International
06.2021 - 07.2024
Production Supervisor
Koyo Corporation of USA
01.2017 - 01.2021
Group Leader
Koyo Bearings North America
08.2014 - 01.2017
Set Up / Operator
Koyo Bearings North America
08.2004 - 08.2014
Radiology Assistant
The Regional Medical Center
05.2000 - 08.2004
Machine Operator
American Yard Products
01.1999 - 02.2001
High School Diploma - General High School Curriculum
Orangeburg Wilkinson
Vocational School Certificate - Machine Shop
Covec
Similar Profiles
Jasson BentonJasson Benton
Senior Fabrication Manager at Lennox InternationalSenior Fabrication Manager at Lennox International
Kolbyn MaddenKolbyn Madden
Assembly Line Worker at Lennox InternationalAssembly Line Worker at Lennox International
Sarah WilsonSarah Wilson
Quality Materials Coordinator/Document Control Coordinator/Corrective & Preventative Action Administrator/QAIII at Lennox InternationalQuality Materials Coordinator/Document Control Coordinator/Corrective & Preventative Action Administrator/QAIII at Lennox International
SHARICE JACKSONSHARICE JACKSON
Warranty Specialist at Lennox InternationalWarranty Specialist at Lennox International
Brittany DinkinsBrittany Dinkins
Production Operator Technician at Thorne Health TechProduction Operator Technician at Thorne Health Tech