Marshall Thompson
Athens,GA
Summary
Dynamic and results-oriented Manufacturing Operations Professional with 20+ years' experience in production leadership, cross-functional team development, lean process implementation, and regulated environments. Proven success in aligning production goals with corporate strategies while improving safety, quality, and cost metrics. Skilled in managing compliance with USDA and ISO standards, leading strategic initiatives, and developing high-performance teams to exceed operational targets.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
TEAM LEADER (Shift Supervisor)
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
Athens, GA
11.2022 - Current
- Lead production associates in a regulated pharmaceutical environment, achieving a 30% increase in line efficiency.
- Implemented standardized work procedures, reducing documentation errors and improving audit readiness.
- Collaborated with engineering and quality teams to lead CAPA investigations and resolve deviations.
- Drove proactive maintenance planning, cutting unplanned downtime by 20%.
- Fostered a CREDO-aligned team culture with continuous improvement and accountability focus.
- Spearheading project to create SOP for changeovers and operations for packaging department.
Inventory Control Manager
Georgia Metals
01.2019 - 11.2022
- Managed supply chain operations and inventory levels, ensuring on-time fulfillment of production demands.
- Spearheaded the transition to digital lot tracking systems, improving accuracy and efficiency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize inventory and minimize waste.
- Implemented PM schedule for production equipment.
Maintenance Supervisor
Kautex (Plastics Processing)
Lavonia, GA
01.2007 - 01.2019
- Implemented preventive maintenance programs, reducing downtime and enhancing equipment performance.
- Conducted root cause analysis to identify and resolve equipment failures efficiently using six sigma tools.
- Developed and implemented maintenance training programs to enhance team capabilities and reduce errors.
- North America SMED trainer for all Kautex sites leading teams in numerous Kaizen's events.
Education
Associates of Science - Network and System Administration
Athens Technical College
B.S. - Information Systems
Kennesaw State University
Skills
- Cross-functional Collaboration
- Root Cause Analysis & Problem-Solving
- Budgeting & Cost Control
- Production & Inventory Management
- Health & Safety Compliance
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- People management
- Performance improvement
- Work Planning and Prioritization
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of Change Over standard across 3 locations.
- Resolved inventory discrepancies through implementation of digital records.
- Move production line from Mexico site to US site redesigning layout reducing head count by 2 with a 13% production increase.
Certification
Six Sigma Balck Belt
Timeline
TEAM LEADER (Shift Supervisor)
Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals
11.2022 - Current
Inventory Control Manager
Georgia Metals
01.2019 - 11.2022
Maintenance Supervisor
Kautex (Plastics Processing)
01.2007 - 01.2019
B.S. - Information Systems
Kennesaw State University
Associates of Science - Network and System Administration
Athens Technical College