Kristofher Thomas
Ooltewah,TN
Summary
Expert in logistics and supply chain operations with extensive experience in team leadership, inventory control, and process optimization. Highly skilled in implementing technology-driven solutions and refining workflows to maximize efficiency. Dedicated to meeting production demands while ensuring compliance with safety standards and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
PC&L SUPERVISOR
FORVIA / FAURECIA
Chattanooga, Tennessee
08.2023 - Current
- Led team of 20 in performance evaluations and coaching to develop skills and enhance team capabilities.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations across all operations.
- Administered forklift certifications to maintain operational standards.
- Oversaw shipping, receiving, and inventory control to streamline location management and reduce discrepancies.
- Collaborated with production teams to improve overflow management processes, ensuring smoother operations.
- Monitored packaging workflows for efficiency for accuracy and timely delivery.
- Acted as customer service liaison, resolving issues and ensuring satisfaction.
- Supported pre-series builds for FES projects, ensuring readiness for production.
PCL TEAM LEADER
Denso
Chattanooga, Tennessee
06.2016 - 08.2023
- Ensured compliance with health and safety guidelines across all operations.
- Oversaw KPIs for time, attendance, inventory control, and warehouse management systems to ensure operational effectiveness.
- Led and motivated 14 warehouse associates, integrating MIR robot technology to streamline operations.
- Initiated Kaizen improvement activities to enhance operational efficiency within the warehouse.
- Supervised receipt and shipping operations, focusing on repacking, storage, and inventory methods.
- Developed accountability methods for associates while maintaining warehouse 5S and data collection.
- Strategized optimal storage and handling techniques for materials to maximize space utilization.
- Monitored logistics performance, pinpointed improvement areas, and communicated actionable insights to management.
TUFTING SUPERVISOR
Tandus Centiva / Tarkett Co
Dalton, Georgia
09.2015 - 06.2016
- Oversaw production processes and managed tufting machine schedules effectively.
- Achieved production requirements while maintaining high quality in final outputs.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety guidelines throughout production processes.
- Conducted safety observations and generated detailed reports to improve workplace safety.
- Facilitated communication between shifts to streamline operations.
- Compiled and updated production reports and personnel records for precise tracking.
- Adapted quickly to new procedures and technologies to support production goals.
- Collaborated within team settings, providing support and guidance to peers.
INVENTORY CONTROL/LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
Textron Co
Chattanooga, Tennessee
01.2013 - 09.2015
- Conducted capacity planning for optimal resource allocation, ensuring alignment with production demands. Perform Daily SAP monitoring and Material Planning under Inventory/Production.
- Supervision, Procurement, MRP, Scheduling Production, Purchasing, Vendor and Supplier Negotiation.
- Reviewed processing schedules and production orders to align inventory and staffing requirements with budgetary limitations and time constraints.
- Identified discrepancies and monitored corrections through collaboration with goods receipts personnel to resolve divergences.
- Process implementation, Process Improvement, and Document Management.
- Configured human and material resources.
IT/SAP
Team 3 Logistics/KENCO
Chattanooga, Tennessee
06.2010 - 08.2012
- Managed IT operations to ensure smooth functionality and support for business needs.
- Developed and maintained asset documentation, managed email accounts, and coordinated SAP user access.
- Coordinated communication between shifts to enhance operational efficiency in Maintenance Repair Operation.
- Served as an onsite OSHA associate to support safety compliance.
GENERAL LABORER / CONTRACTOR
Thomas Construction/Thomas Home Interiors
Belding, Michigan
06.1996 - 06.2010
- Property Maintenance, General electrical/plumbing repairs and fixture installation
- HVAC installation commercial and residential
- Operated heavy machinery to complete construction projects efficiently.
- Conducted roofing repairs and installations for structures.
- Installed siding on residential and commercial buildings.
- Installation of windows and doors
- Executed kitchen and bath remodeling to enhance functionality and aesthetics.
Education
High School Diploma -
Belding High School
Belding, MI05-1999
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TNSkills
- Inventory Management
- Workflow optimization
- Scheduling
- Time management
- Corrective measures
- Policy implementation
- Team collaboration
- Word processing
- Applicant evaluation
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer.
Accomplishments
- Equivalent Skills - Microsoft Office 360
- Inventory Control
- Problem solving
- Organizational Skills
- Supervising experience of Production and Logistics
- MRP
- Document Management
- Process Improvement
- 6S
- Leadership Roles
- Warehouse management systems
- SAP Warehouse Management
- Kanban Management
- Associate engagement training
- Team Leader I & II training.
- Anti-Trust Compliance Training
- OSHA Industrial Certified
- JIT FIFO
- Harassment in the workplace training
- KAIZAN Training
- Team Work
- Effective communication
- HAZARD Material training
- Heavy equipment operator
- Working knowledge of tools and equipment
- Time Management
- Warehouse layout activities
- KPI
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Volunteer/Part time Fireman
Timeline
PC&L SUPERVISOR
FORVIA / FAURECIA
08.2023 - Current
PCL TEAM LEADER
Denso
06.2016 - 08.2023
TUFTING SUPERVISOR
Tandus Centiva / Tarkett Co
09.2015 - 06.2016
INVENTORY CONTROL/LOGISTICS SUPERVISOR
Textron Co
01.2013 - 09.2015
IT/SAP
Team 3 Logistics/KENCO
06.2010 - 08.2012
GENERAL LABORER / CONTRACTOR
Thomas Construction/Thomas Home Interiors
06.1996 - 06.2010
High School Diploma -
Belding High School
Chattanooga State Community College