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Thomas Pletcher

Harrah

Summary

Accomplished Heat Exchanger Supervisor with proven strengths in team leadership, safety compliance, and project management. Successfully optimized production flow and achieved significant cost savings while enhancing team skills through focused training initiatives.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Heat Exchanger/Heat Treat Supervisor

Tinker AFB
Oklahoma City
03.2022 - Current

Oversaw day-to-day operations of two CMXG shops, promoting Art of the Possible (AOP) concept.
Coordinated training sessions, enhancing team skills and knowledge.
Managed Recore project generating savings of over $500,000 annually through heat exchanger core reproduction.
Performed periodic audits of shop processes to identify areas for efficiency improvement.
Created Job Safety Analysis for various equipment to ensure proper safety protocols.
Collaborated with engineering on equipment upgrades, ensuring operational readiness.
Maintained daily flow charts to optimize production flow and address shop needs.
Facilitated regular performance feedback for subordinate leads, identifying development opportunities.

VPP Management Representative

Tinker Air Force Base
Oklahoma City
03.2024 - 10.2024
  • Managed VPP SharePoint page, maintaining accurate and current information and links.
    Represented CMXG group in executive-level meetings, providing updates on safety concerns.
    Assisted squadrons with safety issues, conducting investigations and identifying appropriate solutions.
    Organized quarterly supervisor conferences to review corrective actions and address concerns.
    Updated monthly newsletter (Porcelain Press) to effectively communicate important information.
    Revamped continuity book for VPP and refreshed fall protection program binder with recent research.
    Served as alternate program manager for Fall Protection and Confined Space programs.
    Acted as Voluntary Protection Program management representative for CMXG group.

Tool Room Supervisor

Tinker AFB
Oklahoma City
06.2019 - 03.2022

Restructured tool crib operations across three locations, ensuring effective inventory support for missions.
Managed attendance and shift scheduling for multiple site personnel to maximize efficiency.
Fostered high morale among support staff and production teams, contributing to a positive work environment.
Ordered tools and expendables while making critical daily decisions for tool cribs and chemical rooms.
Conducted performance evaluations as first-line supervisor to promote employee growth.
Enhanced inventory control and personnel management, resulting in recognition as top-performing facilities.
Serviced E-3 aircraft independently in Building 2136, demonstrating technical proficiency.
Trained new employees on aircraft maintenance procedures, improving overall task execution.

Education

Associate of Science - Police Science

Oklahoma State University OKC
Oklahoma City
01-2004

Skills

  • Job safety analysis
  • Project management
  • Performance evaluation
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Team building
  • Conflict resolution
  • Leadership development

Accomplishments

Military: Navy Achievement Medal, Good Conduct Award, National Defense Ribbon, Sea Service Medal X2, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, Meritorious Unit Accommodation, Multiple Letters of Appreciation, Letter of Accommodation, Engineering Casualty Control Training Team Instructor, Ships at Sea Fire Party Team Leader, Ships Fire Party Training Team Member, Aircraft Refueling Team Nozzle Man.
Civilian: Production Shop of the Quarter (553 CMMXS), Production Shop of the Year Nominee, Core Value Teamwork Award, Friends in Education Award (Jones Public Schools), Life Saving Medal, 1000 Hours of Law Enforcement Training, Advanced Certified Law Enforcement Officer, CLEET Certified Police Chief, Law Enforcement Driving Instructor, Command Staff Training, Criminal Investigation Academy, Crisis Intervention Team, Certified Gracie Defense Tactics Instructor, Member of Towns Wellness and Safety Program, Leading by Legacy Member, Member of International Association of Chiefs of Police, Member of Oklahoma Association of Chiefs of Police, Field Training and Safety Officer, Department Social Media Administrator, Avid Community Volunteer and Safety Program Developer, Approving Official for the 566th.

Preferences

10 Point Veteran Preference

10 Point Disabilty Preference

Timeline

VPP Management Representative

Tinker Air Force Base
03.2024 - 10.2024

Heat Exchanger/Heat Treat Supervisor

Tinker AFB
03.2022 - Current

Tool Room Supervisor

Tinker AFB
06.2019 - 03.2022

Associate of Science - Police Science

Oklahoma State University OKC