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Jason Thomas
Line Production Manager
Castle Rock,CO
Summary
Proactive Production Manager successful at anticipating needs and making adjustments to schedules, allocating resources, optimizing production and increasing output with hands-on and dedicated approach to workflow with 30 years of experience in automotive repair and automotive production industry. Ready to bring expertise to company needing hands-on, knowledgeable and resourceful leader.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
11
11
Certifications
Work History
Line Production Manager
CarMax
Parker, CO
10.2019 - Current
- Managed internal operational standards, estimated labor requirements to support production workload and productivity targets.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output resolving issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Estimated labor requirements to support production workload.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with CarMax standards and design specifications.
- Analyzed reports and data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues. Created action plans for senior management to help identify area's of opportunity to correct gaps.
- Coordinated with other departments to align production with customer demand and need of the business.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Wrote and conducted formal performance reviews for production personnel.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Enforced health and safety protocols to promote safe working environment.
- Developed managers and leads through development programs and shoulder to shoulder training.
- Evaluated manager and associate performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
Lead Mechanical Technician
CarMax
Parker, CO
11.2014 - 10.2019
- Trained and coached Mechanical Associates from entry level to master certified technicians on procedures for completing various types of repairs and diagnosis on cars and light trucks.
- Developed associates by competing audits on work competed, observations on standard work, delivered feed back on strengths and opportunities using competency model to improve execution and their personal development.
- Created daily and weekly production plan to meet goals for customer and business demand.
- Utilized reporting systems to drive efficiency, quality, and production cost for mechanical, paint, detail, supply, and retail service department. Created plans to improve opportunities found utilizing reports to drive business expectations.
- Created team building activities to drive associate engagement.
- Managed EH&S compliance and execution.
- Collaborated with business office, supply department, purchasing department, and sales department to work on store and corporate focus areas.
- Managed service department handling customer service, warranty and service repair, managed warranty cost, associate development, and followed up with customer service experience based off customer feedback surveys.
- Managed supply department in charge of execution of supply cost, ordering parts for production and customer vehicles, shop supplies, return to vender parts, credit memos, and associate development.
- Managed inventory department in charge incoming and outgoing transportation, lot inventory, merchandising, wholesale inventory, sublet vendors, wholesale vehicles, asset protection and associate development.
Master Automotive Technician
CarMax
Tinley Park, IL
02.1998 - 11.2014
- Troubleshot and diagnosed faults with vehicle systems and components using OEM-specific code readers, diagnostic trees, and Mastered use of Mitchell On-Demand, Mitchell Collision, All-Data, & Identifix online knowledge bases.
- Performed diagnostic and troubleshooting procedures to find and identify root causes of mechanical issues.
- Inspected and tested vehicles and completed preventive maintenance such as engine tune-ups, oil changes, tire rotations, wheel balancing, and filter replacement.
- Completed full vehicle inspections to check for leaks, damage, or other issues of concern.
- Inspected damaged vehicles to estimate repair labor cost and required parts expense.
- Explained estimates and determined repair timelines to manage customer expectations.
- Maintained accurate records of time and materials required to perform repairs and service.
- Repaired brake, tire, suspension, exhaust, electrical, air conditioning, driveline, body components, interior components, and other systems for car and light truck repair on domestic, Asian, & European for car and light truck's.
- Removed & Replacement of exterior body panels, interior trim, & emblems.
- Repair of plastic trim and components utilizing plastic welders and stitching.
- Mastered CarMax systems, and trained new employees on proper procedures, standards, mechanical repair, and diagnosis on cars and light trucks.
Powder Coat Painter
Coating Specialties
Hazel Crest, IL
09.1997 - 02.1998
- Prepared parts for coating and followed all procedures regarding powder coating application.
- Used metal pick hammers and punches to remove minor pits and dimples in body.
- Identified issues with paint viscosity and flow before projects were negatively affected.
- Painted/Coated variety of metal objects including motorcycle, automotive, go karts parts and frames, and misc. metal items per customer request.
- Sand blasting of items before powder coating and prep.
Tire and Lube Technician
Montgomery Ward
Orland Park, IL
11.1997 - 01.1998
- Conducted safety checks for leaks to repair damage on undercarriage of vehicles.
- Changed oil and filters in customer vehicles and safely disposed of used oil in approved receptacles.
- Inspected vehicles to determine need for changing oils and filters and provided feedback to customers.
- Performed tire rotations and recommended necessary tire replacements to promote tire functionality and vehicle safety.
- Topped off fluids in vehicle engines to lubricate, protect, and cool engine.
- Checked charging systems on cars and light trucks.
- Replaced batteries and light bulbs on cars and light trucks.
Paint & Body Technician
Anderson Auto Body
Hazel Crest, IL
01.1993 - 09.1997
- Removed rust and other debris from surfaces to paint and fill cavities and dents using sandpaper, wire brush and body fillers and applicators.
- Filled, sanded and smoothed surfaces to prepare for painting.
- Prepared surfaces for priming, painting and refinishing.
- Applied primers, sealers and other materials prior to painting.
- Used surface preparation and painting techniques to paint surfaces of cars and trucks.
- Mixed and thinned paints and other coatings to specified colors and consistency using mixing equipment.
- Sprayed specified amounts of finish, primer and protective and decorative coatings onto vehicle surfaces.
- Detailing, wet sanding and buffing including scratch removal, full custom paint jobs removing all orange peel, and touch up of small scratches per customer request.
- Removed & installed interior and exterior trim, including moldings and emblems.
- Removed & Installed and repaired body panels, doors, hoods, fenders, bumpers and other parts.
- Removed & Replaced damaged mechanical parts from collision including suspension components, brakes, and cooling system components.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tinley Park High School
Tinley Park, IL 08.1992 - 06.1996
Automotive And Diesel Program - Automotive Mechanics & Technology
Universal Technical Institute
Glendale Heights, IL 10.1996 - 01.1998
Skills
Production line management
Software
Microsoft Word
Microsoft Outlook
Microsoft Power Point
Identifix
Mitchell Collison Estimating
Mitchell Repair
All Data
Workday
Salesforce
Kronos
Certification
CarMax Manager Development Program
Interests
Automotive Sports
Spending time with family
Supporting my kids with their activities & sports
Photo and video editing
Timeline
ASE Master Certified Technician
05-2020
Line Production Manager
CarMax
10.2019 - Current
CarMax Manager Development Program
10-2019
ASE L1 Advanced Engine Diagnostics
05-2016
CarMax Lead Development Program
02-2016
Lead Mechanical Technician
CarMax
11.2014 - 10.2019
CTI Power Control Module Air/Fuel Strategies
07-2011
CTI Toyota Computer Diagnostics
08-2005
CTI Fault Pattern Recognition
12-2004
IMACA 609 HVAC Refrigerant handling
10-2003
Ferris State University Enhanced Emissions Diagnostic
10-2000
Napa DIS
09-1999
Napa A/C Retrofit
05-1999
Master Automotive Technician
CarMax
02.1998 - 11.2014
Tire and Lube Technician
Montgomery Ward
11.1997 - 01.1998
Powder Coat Painter
Coating Specialties
09.1997 - 02.1998
Automotive And Diesel Program - Automotive Mechanics & Technology
Universal Technical Institute
10.1996 - 01.1998
Paint & Body Technician
Anderson Auto Body
01.1993 - 09.1997
High School Diploma -
Tinley Park High School
08.1992 - 06.1996