Reginald Thomas
Natchez,USA
Summary
Dynamic and results-driven professional seeking a position with a leading company to leverage extensive expertise in optimizing production workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven success in managing teams to consistently achieve high output and quality standards, with strong leadership and problem-solving capabilities in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Recognized for a hands-on approach to maintaining efficient workflows, complemented by solid mechanical aptitude that ensures seamless production processes. Valued for adaptability, teamwork, and a steadfast commitment to meeting evolving operational goals while maintaining reliability and flexibility in challenging settings.
Overview
36
36
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Supervisor
Marcal Paper Mills
Natchez, MS
04.2022 - Current
- Supervised production schedules, ensuring timely output and adherence to quality standards.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for machinery issues, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational efficiency.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and best practices in manufacturing processes.
- Implemented process improvements that increased workflow efficiency and reduced waste in production lines.
- Operated machinery to ensure efficient production flow and consistent product quality.
- Monitored assembly line operations, identifying and resolving issues promptly.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures effectively.
- Conducted regular maintenance checks on equipment to minimize downtime.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and enhance productivity.
- Implemented process improvements that streamlined operations and reduced waste.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations, maintaining a safe work environment.
- Assisted in inventory management, tracking materials to support production schedules.
- Ensured high-quality output by conducting thorough quality control checks and promptly addressing any issues identified.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols, conducting routine inspections, and providing necessary training to fellow operators.
Materials Coordinator
Transocean
Houston, Texas, USA
03.2012 - 01.2021
- Duties include securing the warehouse at all times and restrict access to non authorized personnel.
- Maintain standards of health and safety levels and met for labor stock and equipment according to company policy, receive material into the warehouse stock and issue parts to department as needed.
- Pack and unpack items to be stocked on shelves in stockrooms, warehouses, or storage yards, tool rooms, supply rooms, or other areas. Mark stock items using identification tags, stamps, electric marking tools, or other labeling equipment.
- Determine proper storage methods, identification, and stock location based on turnover, environmental factors, and physical capabilities of facilities. Examine and inspect s tock items for wear or defects, reporting any damage to supervisors.
- Maintain accurate records of received and outstanding requisition, and cargo manifest track the progress of purchase orders.
- Issue job assignments and review work orders, invoices and confirm reports and monitor the distribution of materials or products, supervised and planned the warehouses storage and distribution of products or materials within the company rig.
- Liaise with department heads in the preparation of material requisition for all parts and equipment focus on planning to minimize urgent orders forward approved requisition to the shore base office.
- Prepare periodic reports for the rig manager and shore based material manager as required, follow up the daily inventory roll forward analysis, inventory tracking analysis report.
- Prepare manifest for all equipment dispatched to & from the rig either by sea or air, check for discrepancies in material received against delivery notes and outward manifest assist in the manifest and control of third party equipment as required.
- Assisted department heads in establishing a realistic minimum maximum warehouse stock of all shut down or critical items, provided fixed assets register information to department heads.
- Ensure all hazardous and non hazardous wastes are correctly labeled and packaged prior to shipment ashore, determine the upcoming preventative maintenance actions aimed at the prevention of breakdowns and failures, to enhance equipment reliability.
Store Keeper I
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
Houston, Texas, USA
06.2006 - 01.2011
- Handled large inventories and paperwork loads, ordering and receiving large quantities of supplies.
- Kept rig management informed on budgets, maintaining and organizing filing system, accurately ordering parts for major repair projects.
- Relating working knowledge of company and local government regulations/host country customs and related documentation, relating advanced knowledge of computers systems and various software programs used, relating knowledge of drilling tools and drilling equipment.
- Oversaw receipt and storage of materials in compliance with safety regulations.
- Managed inventory levels to ensure optimal stock availability for operations.
- Coordinated shipping and receiving schedules to streamline logistics processes.
- Trained new staff on inventory management software and safety protocols.
- Collaborated with procurement team to align supply chain activities with operational needs.
- Analyzed inventory discrepancies and implemented corrective actions to minimize losses.
- Implemented systematic organization of warehouse layout to enhance efficiency.
Floorhand
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
Houston, Texas, USA
06.1995 - 06.2006
- Duties include working the drill floor as a lead off hand where I instructed 2 other employees.
- Maintained adequate cleanliness of the drill floor, including organizing racks and tools, performing visual and functional safety inspections, mixing drill and completion fluid chemicals, determined mud weight and viscosity of mud.
- Installing and closing safety valves, handling and maintaining the tongs.
- Installed dies, jaws and assisting in making up and breaking out drill pipe strings, using manual tongs, power tongs and iron roughnecks.
- Operated drilling equipment efficiently to support well operations.
- Collaborated with crew members to ensure timely completion of drilling tasks.
- Monitored drilling parameters and reported issues to enhance performance.
- Trained new team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
Corrections Officer
Louisiana State Penitentiary
Angola, Louisiana, USA
01.1990 - 01.1995
- Level one security cell block officer.
- Enforced security protocols to ensure safety of inmates and staff.
- Monitored inmate behavior to prevent disturbances and maintain order.
- Conducted regular inspections of facilities to identify safety hazards.
- Implemented rehabilitation programs, fostering positive inmate behavior changes.
- Supervised inmates during all activities and transfers to monitor compliance and implement corrective actions.
Education
High School Diploma -
South Natchez High School
Natchez, Mississippi01.1987
Skills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Staff management
- Equipment monitoring
- Equipment operation
- Workflow optimization
- Priority management
- Inventory coordination
- Materials management
- Logistics
Certification
- Environmental Awareness 04/18/2009
- AWARE Training 08/13/2008
- Respirator Training 10/31/2007
- Hazard Identification Training 09/09/2007
- Marine Debris & Environmental Training 08/01/2007
- Hand Awareness Training 07/12/2007
- Job Safety Analysis Training 04/11/2007
- Offshore Water Survival 05/01/2007
- Crosby Lifting Guide Training 10/12/2006
- Bloodborne Pathogens 01/07/2006
- WellCAP Intro for floorhands 08/29/2004
- World Wide Competency Floorhand 1 05/08/2003
- Permit to Work Level 1 12/18/2002
- Permit to Work Lockout Tagout 12/18/2002
- Blood Borne Pathogens 03/11/2002
- Storekeeper 3 Topas 11/12/2001
- Offshore Survival 10/11/2001
- Dot Hm-181 Course (29 Cfr) 07/26/2001
- Rigger Training Per API-RP-2D 11/08/2000
- STOP Program 09/24/2000
- Fire Prevention and Fire Fighting 09/12/2000
- Job Safety Analysis 06/01/2000
- Floorhand 1 Topas 01/07/1998
- Roustabout 1 Topas 12/18/1995
- Rig Pass Iadc 06/21/1995
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Marcal Paper Mills
04.2022 - Current
Materials Coordinator
Transocean
03.2012 - 01.2021
Store Keeper I
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
06.2006 - 01.2011
Floorhand
Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc.
06.1995 - 06.2006
Corrections Officer
Louisiana State Penitentiary
01.1990 - 01.1995
High School Diploma -
South Natchez High School