Professional Summary
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Work History
Education
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Thomas Brady

Purina Pet Care
39
years of professional experience

Seasoned Operations Manager with a solid record of success in streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency.

Work History

Production Manager

5 Years 3 Months
Purina Pet Care | 04.2021 - 07.2026
  • Directed manufacturing process and procedures to achieve goal of first run capability.
  • Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
  • Directed key personnel in correct production techniques to achieve required quality.
  • Created streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.

Line Operator

1 Year 3 Months
Cargill | 01.2020 - 04.2021
  • Followed best manufacturing practices for operation of production equipment.

Caviness Meet Packers

5 Months
Caviness | 08.2019 - 01.2020
  • Provided facility inspection and maintenance to ensure superior levels of cleanliness and upkeep

Operations Manager

6 Years 5 Months
AZZ Galvanizing | 08.2012 - 01.2019
  • Directed day-to-day operations focused on attainment of key business metrics, continuous improvement initiatives and 5-member management team with related direct reports
  • Identified and resolved unauthorized, unsafe or ineffective practices by inspecting production areas regularly
  • Controlled daily business operations by devising and deploying short and long-range strategies to grow profitability and accomplish objectives
  • Built, supervised and mentored 5 teams and leaders in receiving and inbound operations
  • Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit
  • Provided excellent customer care to maintain and improve customer relations, strengthen loyalty and increase product and service sales

Plant Manager

1 Year 3 Months
AZZ Galvanizing | 05.2011 - 08.2012
  • Redesigned operational workflow processes to maximize efficiency
  • Tracked data about all aspects of production to assess areas in need of improvement
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output
  • Supervised allocation of plant resources, equipment usage and supply controls

Various

23 Years 5 Months
AZZ Galvanizing | 12.1987 - 05.2011

Education

High School Diploma - General

Cleburne High School | Cleburne, TX | 1984

Skills

Customer service oriented
Excellent people skills
Extensive management experience
Oracle Experience
Results oriented

Timeline

Production Manager

Purina Pet Care
04.2021 - 07.2026Read More

Line Operator

Cargill
01.2020 - 04.2021Read More

Caviness Meet Packers

Caviness
08.2019 - 01.2020Read More

Operations Manager

AZZ Galvanizing
08.2012 - 01.2019Read More

Plant Manager

AZZ Galvanizing
05.2011 - 08.2012Read More

Various

AZZ Galvanizing
12.1987 - 05.2011Read More

Cleburne High School

High School Diploma from General
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Thomas Brady