* Golf
* Football - favorite College team is Alabama
* Travel
Thomas Holt
Crisis Management
Lebanon,TN
Summary
Dynamic crisis management professional with over 41 years at Nissan North America, adept at implementing lean manufacturing strategies that enhance organizational resilience. Proven track record in advising senior leadership and coordinating cross-functional teams to resolve supplier issues, ensuring timely delivery and quality. Skilled in Monozukuri practices, Process /Efficiency and effective shop floor management.
Overview
42
42
years of professional experience
Work History
Crisis Management
Nissan North America, Inc.
06.1983 - 12.2024
- Implemented crisis management strategies with Nissan suppliers to mitigate potential shutdown to Nissan plants in TN and MS.
- Enhanced organizational resilience by leading crisis management planning and execution.
- Assisted with crisis management efforts using shop floor mgt. strategies and improve process flow internally to improve delivery to Nissan.
- Advised senior leadership on best practices for crisis management situations, resulting in a swift resolution of potential issues with minimal reputational damage.
- Worked with engineering, purchasing, purchasing, design to fix issues suppliers may have causing poor delivery and good quality to Nissan.
- Coordinated efforts among team members during times of change or crisis management situations.
Education
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School
Antioch, TN06-1980
Skills
* Worked with Nissan for 41 1/2yrs
* Manger in engine dept for 22yrs
* Monozukuri practices
* Shop Management
* Crisis management strategies
Accomplishments
* Kaizen/ process improvement that saved Nissan $1.2 million
Interests
Timeline
Crisis Management
Nissan North America, Inc.
06.1983 - 12.2024
High School Diploma -
Antioch High School