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CLEVELAND THOMAS

Paris,TX

Summary

Reliable Machine Operator with work history of good performance in fast-paced production environments. Knowledgeable in quality control measures and manufacturing quality standards. Demonstrated expertise in equipment operation and maintenance. Skilled in troubleshooting and team management, with strong knowledge of facility operations and heavy equipment maintenance. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team goals.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Operator

Kimberly-Clark
03.2020 - Current
  • Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to support business results of operating team, both immediate business needs on shift and development for future business needs
  • Participate in root cause assessments of all safety, product/process, quality and productivity issues and customer complaints as appropriate, ensuring that effective corrective action is identified and implemented to meet objectives
  • Participate and lead machine start-up, trouble shooting, shutdown, grade changes events and developing work instructions to allow supporting repetitive basic maintenance tasks
  • Support total team involvement, communicating to prevent reoccurring mistakes within and across crews ensuring that on-coming crew is “set up” for success in functional locations are supporting
  • Fully trained in all machine modules and understands and is capable of applying all of elements of training system including meeting resource sharing module identified for individual
  • Supports training plan to address crew/mill wide deficiencies analyzing both self and team mates to support overall business
  • Ensures delivery of training to fellow crew members as subject matter expert
  • Holds others accountable providing performance feedback on other employees
  • Responsible for receiving and responding to performance review feedback and necessary developmental opportunities including managing personal growth plans
    Participates in giving feedback and recognition to fellow team members to enhance performance
  • Participate in collateral duties in support of team by developing skills in one additional support area to become subject matter expert in areas as business needs dictate. Which includes Quality, Systems and Production Reporting, and Maintenance Support
  • Use lean principles to identify and solve problems
  • Provide input to equipment and process improvement initiatives
  • Initiate work requests and record reliability activity in SAP system.

Trainer

Kimberly-Clark
03.2017 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for the development & maintenance of department skills matrix (Current Skills, Shift training plan and Skills Maintenance)
  • Responsible for the development & maintenance of training documentation (Standard Operating Procedures/ Reference Manuals)
  • Responsible for coordination and action of area Induction / Individual Training Plans / Training Guide and Assessment
  • Coordinate training as per site training strategy, departmental objectives and legislative requirements
  • Design, develop training skill development programming
  • Undertake regular reviews of training and skill development programs
  • Support job training by coordinating resources and activities and reviewing progress
  • Participate in SETA audits, ISO auditing, Global safety audits
  • Support new projects –customize operating processes and coordinate training for new / upgraded machines
  • Improving the operating effectiveness of the Mill supporting the overall objectives of Safety, Quality, Productivity, People & Cost of Manufacture

Production Operator

Kimberly-Clark
09.2007 - 03.2017
  • Demonstrate initiative and flexibility to support business results of operating team, both immediate business needs on shift and development for future business needs
  • Participate in root cause assessments of all safety, product/process, quality and productivity issues and customer complaints as appropriate, ensuring that effective corrective action is identified and implemented to meet objectives
  • Participate and lead machine start-up, trouble shooting, shutdown, grade changes events and developing work instructions to allow supporting repetitive basic maintenance tasks
  • Support total team involvement, communicating to prevent reoccurring mistakes within and across crews ensuring that on-coming crew is “set up” for success in functional locations are supporting
  • Fully trained in all machine modules and understands and is capable of applying all of elements of training system including meeting resource sharing module identified for individual
  • Supports training plan to address crew/mill wide deficiencies analyzing both self and team mates to support overall business
  • Ensures delivery of training to fellow crew members as subject matter expert
  • Holds others accountable providing performance feedback on other associates
  • Responsible for receiving and responding to performance review feedback and necessary developmental opportunities including managing personal growth plans
  • Participates in giving feedback and recognition to fellow team members to enhance performance
  • Participate in collateral duties in support of team by developing skills in one additional support area to become a subject matter expert in areas as business needs dictate. Which includes Quality, Systems and Production Reporting, and Maintenance Support
  • Use lean principles to identify and solve problems
  • Provide input to equipment and process improvement initiatives
  • Initiate work requests and record reliability activity in SAP system.

Assistant Production Operator

Kimberly-Clark
11.1991 - 09.2007
  • Ensures that safety and environmental standards are observed and improved upon
  • Ensures Safety Targets met
  • Has understanding of Emergency procedures
  • Follows safe operating procedures and work instructions
  • Maintains 3 safety obligations at all times
  • Report unsafe conditions using site systems (Accident/Incident/Hazards)
  • Network with appropriate teams on other shifts to maximize overall effectiveness
  • Develop diagnostic and corrective expertise that ensures rapid resolution of problems
  • Monitors performance of asset to optimize productivity
  • Contributes to shift activities with other teams to ensure optimum use of resources and cross fertilization of good ideas
  • Participates in work on shift to ensure financial, customer service, volume and quality targets are met
  • Ensures asset operational records are completed accurately and on time
  • Ensure that housekeeping standards are understood and carried out
  • Set expectations (tour ready) and ensure are met
  • Complete housekeeping audits (including GMP) and take ownership of issue resolution
  • Effective shift handovers and communications goals are met
  • Communicate with team to develop understanding of site and business priorities

Training Specialist

Kimberly-Clark
06.1990 - 11.1990
  • Successfully generate new and repeat sources of loan business by recognizing needs of employees and developing internal/external business opportunities
  • Participate in solicitation, promotional and community activities by effectively marketing company products and pursuing cross selling opportunities

Education

N/A - Business

Paris Junior College
Paris, Tx

Skills

  • HR Training Team
  • Superior Communication Skills
  • Excellent Interpersonal skills
  • Employee Relations
  • Operation Improvement
  • Process improvement
  • Safety Coordination
  • Group and Individual Instruction
  • Public Speaking
  • New Hire Training
  • Presentations and Demonstrations
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Improve Job Skills
  • Individual Trainings
  • Instructional Techniques
  • Constructive Feedback
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Equipment monitoring
  • Equipment operation
  • Physical labor
  • Equipment Maintenance
  • Assembly and production
  • Material quality inspection

Accomplishments

  • Selected to represent Kimberly-Clark In a Forbes Magazine article
  • Overseas assignments to Korea, Czech Republic, Canada, and Singapore.
  • Participated in the hiring process for new hires
  • Shift Safety Representative
  • Move Smart Trainer
  • Rangers Startup Program

Timeline

Production Operator

Kimberly-Clark
03.2020 - Current

Trainer

Kimberly-Clark
03.2017 - 03.2020

Production Operator

Kimberly-Clark
09.2007 - 03.2017

Assistant Production Operator

Kimberly-Clark
11.1991 - 09.2007

Training Specialist

Kimberly-Clark
06.1990 - 11.1990

N/A - Business

Paris Junior College

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