Thomas D Milligan
Tuscaloosa,AL
Summary
Experienced with teamwork, contributing to seamless daily operations and collective success. Utilizes strong communication skills to enhance team efficiency and resolve issues promptly. Track record of reliability and adaptability, ensuring consistent support and positive outcomes.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Davis Consulting
11.2023 - Current
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Lead a team varying from 6 to 8 of paint repair technicians at an automotive manufacturing facility.
- My team was responsible for spot repair on new vehicles prior to being shipped to final customer.
- Maintained effective communication between 3 departments to maximize efficiency and output.
Shift Manager
US Steel Fairfield
04.2022 - 11.2023
- Trained and mentored new employees to maximize team performance.
- Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
Environmental Operator
Nucor Steel
10.2015 - 04.2022
- And accountabilities include:
- Completed daily tasks including, water sampling, visible emissions and radiation monitor testing
- Worked with Environmental Engineers to maintain permit compliance within the facility and surrounding area
- Performed routine maintenance, troubleshooting mechanical issues, repairing or replacing equipment as needed.
Melt shop Shift Supervisor
Nucor Steel
10.2014 - 10.2015
- Include:
- Ensure safety culture and standards are met or exceeded
- Provide team with tools needed to perform tasks safely
- Monitor scrap mix to ensure efficient yield
- Monitor throughput at caster
- Communicate with scheduling and other departments and make changes when necessary to maximize shop efficiency
Caster Lead Tech
Nucor
12.2010 - 10.2014
- And accountabilities include:
- Ensure safety culture and standards are met or exceeded
- Leadership and technical development of team members
- Communicate the expectations of safety, quality, and productivity to fellow team mates
- Identify process improvements to increase productivity and yield
- Interface with maintenance and engineering team mates in project development
- Overseeing the day to day operations and working with scheduling of the mill
- Establish effective communications between melting casting and rolling
- Participate in Growth and Development team
- Accomplishments include:
- Worked with team to build a solid foundation for standards in safety and housekeeping
- Achieved consistent operations by identifying and leveraging crew/crew best marking
- Achieved consistent communication between melting, casting, & rolling departments
Strand Tender
Nucor Steel
04.2010 - 11.2010
- Responsibilities and accountabilities include
- Building a team that was safety, quality and cost oriented
Refractory Tech
Nucor Steel
01.2008 - 03.2010
- Responsibilities and accountabilities include
- Providing all refractory services within the melt shop including ladle reline and tundish rebuild
- Direct support for day to day caster operations
Shift Supervisor
RadiciSpandex
10.2003 - 07.2006
- Supervise and coordinate the day to day operations in a fiber manufacturing process
- Establish cohesion among team to improve process and efficiency
- Develop team to be safety conscious, quality focused and production oriented
- Work side by side with maintenance and engineering to remain competitive in demanding textile market
Spinning Lead
RadiciSpandex
03.2001 - 10.2003
- Monitor production, maintain adherence to quality standards
- Spearheaded the successful implementation of a new spinning technology, resulting in improved product consistency and reduced downtime.
- Increased production efficiency by implementing new spinning techniques and optimizing machinery settings.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing strict adherence to safety guidelines and promptly addressing any potential hazards identified during routine inspections.
Spinning Operator
RadiciSpandex
10.1999 - 03.2001
- Maintain winding machinery for fiber production
- Housekeeping
- Labeled and packed yarn on carts to prepare for shipment.
- Performed basic maintenance and cleaning processes on spinning machines and related equipment.
- Inspected machines before each shift and reported problems to supervisor.
- Removed waste, damaged tubes and imperfect yarn from floor to keep focus on functional products.
Ground Radio Repair Technician
US Marine Corps
06.1996 - 04.2002
- Expanded professional development with ongoing training in new technologies, enhancing skillset as a Ground Radio Repair Technician.
- Ensured operational readiness of ground radio systems by performing regular inspections, tests, and calibrations.
Education
General Studies
Shelton State Community College
Tuscaloosa, AL12.1995
Brookwood High School
Brookwood, AL06.1991
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
- Team supervision
- People management
Accomplishments
- Melt shop Shift Supervisor/Melting Casting - Safety Standard Implementation - Quality/Process Improvement - Team Member Development - Cost Reduction
Timeline
Team Leader
Davis Consulting
11.2023 - Current
Shift Manager
US Steel Fairfield
04.2022 - 11.2023
Environmental Operator
Nucor Steel
10.2015 - 04.2022
Melt shop Shift Supervisor
Nucor Steel
10.2014 - 10.2015
Caster Lead Tech
Nucor
12.2010 - 10.2014
Strand Tender
Nucor Steel
04.2010 - 11.2010
Refractory Tech
Nucor Steel
01.2008 - 03.2010
Shift Supervisor
RadiciSpandex
10.2003 - 07.2006
Spinning Lead
RadiciSpandex
03.2001 - 10.2003
Spinning Operator
RadiciSpandex
10.1999 - 03.2001
Ground Radio Repair Technician
US Marine Corps
06.1996 - 04.2002
General Studies
Shelton State Community College
Brookwood High School
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