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OLIN THOMPSON

OLIN THOMPSON

Cope,SC

Summary

Proven leader with a track record of enhancing production efficiency and quality control at The Okonite Company. Leveraged expertise in data analytics and proactive leadership to exceed performance standards, achieving a significant reduction in waste. Skilled in fostering team productivity and safety, adept at driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction through strategic planning and employee development.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Contractor

McCall-Thomas Engineering
Orangeburg, SC
03.2024 - Current
  • Analyzed collected data to determine if corrective actions are necessary to maintain quality standards.
  • Tracked daily production output relative to expected yields based on standard operating procedures.
  • Compiled weekly reports summarizing inspection activities, findings, recommendations.
  • Analyzed plans, specifications and blueprints to understand product requirements.
  • Applied changes requested by designers, owners or inspectors to optimize work.
  • Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.

Production Planner

The Okonite Company
Orangeburg, WI
11.2003 - 02.2024
  • Assisted fellow planning staff members with tasks to maintain proper workflows.
  • Allocated resources and controlled inventory by assessing materials stock, monitoring production performance and managing backlogs.
  • Boosted efficiency and minimized waste by receiving production material deliveries according to forecasting and demand.
  • Facilitated continuous improvement activities, proposing and implementing changes to improve production performance.
  • Resolved conflicts between different departments or functions by providing alternatives solutions.
  • Developed and maintained production schedules to meet customer demands.
  • Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
  • Monitored employee productivity to provide constructive feedback and coaching.
  • Ensured compliance with workplace safety regulations by providing training sessions for all staff members.

Manager

Carmike Cinemas
Orangeburg, SC
03.2002 - 11.2003
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
  • Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
  • Oversaw daily operations, maintaining efficiency and quality standards.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through the development of a customer service excellence program.
  • Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.

Education

Associate of Arts - Computer Programming

OCTC
SC
10-2003

High School Diploma -

BRANCHVILLE
SC
06-2000

Skills

  • Worksite safety
  • Proactive leadership
  • Troubleshooting and diagnosis
  • Scheduling and planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Supply management
  • Operations oversight
  • Project Support
  • Safety
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Quality control
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Production planning
  • Data analytics
  • Project planning
  • Staff education
  • Employee motivation
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Safety protocols
  • Decision-making
  • Attention to detail
  • Training and mentoring
  • Relationship building
  • Measurement tools expertise
  • Product inspection
  • QC planning
  • Quality processes

Timeline

Contractor

McCall-Thomas Engineering
03.2024 - Current

Production Planner

The Okonite Company
11.2003 - 02.2024

Manager

Carmike Cinemas
03.2002 - 11.2003

Associate of Arts - Computer Programming

OCTC

High School Diploma -

BRANCHVILLE
OLIN THOMPSON