Thomas Boland
East Hartford,CT
Summary
Results-oriented and decisive professional in manufacturing industry. Persuasive leader of exceptional product development efforts through tireless oversight and creative direction. Keen to introduce novel methodologies and innovative approaches eliminating persistent obstacles. Seasoned Production Manager with comprehensive background in manufacturing and process industries. Keen ability to oversee, design, and improve production systems while maintaining high levels of safety and quality assurance. Leadership skills demonstrated through successful staff development and enhanced operations. Noted for improving efficiency, reducing waste, ensuring on-time delivery of projects, and fostering cross-functional teams to meet and exceed corporate objectives.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Nixon Medical Wear
East Hartford, CT
02.2023 - Current
- Managed budgets related to purchasing materials or hiring additional personnel.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of materials throughout the production process.
- Managed daily order backlog through key metrics monitoring for on-time delivery.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Established clear communication channels between management and staff members.
Maintenance Manager
Creative Chemicals
Holyoke, MA
02.2017 - 02.2023
- Monitored the performance of all equipment to ensure proper functioning
- Organized work orders, assigned tasks to staff members and tracked progress of repairs and maintenance projects.
- Planned and led team meetings to review business results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Delegated daily tasks to employees to manage resources and meet deadlines.
- Conducted regular training sessions for maintenance personnel on safety protocols and best practices.
- Recommended upgrades or modifications to existing systems based on analysis of data.
- Established a system to track inventory of spare parts, tools and supplies.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and standards.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
Production Manager
King Koil
East Windsor, CT
05.2015 - 10.2017
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Facilitated communication between departments to ensure project alignment.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Reduced process lags by managing employees and training on best practices to ensure optimal productivity.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
Production Manager
Atlantic City linen Service
Norwich, CT
03.2003 - 05.2015
- Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
- Cultivated culture of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement while providing operational leadership.
- Developed performance metrics to track progress against established goals.
- Analyzed production processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency and cost savings.
- Supervised maintenance activities for manufacturing machines and equipment.
- Ensured that all safety policies and regulations were followed in accordance with company standards.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and address any issues or concerns.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Diagnosed and performed troubleshooting for problems with gas collection systems.
- Scheduled staff work assignments, rotations and overtime.
Education
Roger L. Putnam Vocational
Springfield, MaSkills
- Budget management
- Production scheduling
- Lean manufacturing
- Team leadership
- Process improvement
- Safety compliance
- Cross-department communication
- Performance metrics
- Employee training
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
Timeline
Production Manager
Nixon Medical Wear
02.2023 - Current
Maintenance Manager
Creative Chemicals
02.2017 - 02.2023
Production Manager
King Koil
05.2015 - 10.2017
Production Manager
Atlantic City linen Service
03.2003 - 05.2015
Roger L. Putnam Vocational
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