Thomas Sommerville
Dundalk,Md
Summary
AR Coating Manager at EssilorLuxottica with a proven track record in process improvement and employee development. Achieved a significant reduction in breakage rates and enhanced productivity through strategic leadership and effective training initiatives. Skilled in data analysis and team collaboration, driving operational excellence in high-pressure environments.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
AR Coating Manger
EssilorLuxottica
Baltimore , MD
12.2022 - Current
- Decreased breakage in hardcoat from 3.0% to 2.4%.
- Decreased breakage in multi coat from 2.7% to 2.2%.
- Increased NLH on hardcoat from 35 to 48 net lenses.
- Boosted multi coat NLH from 19 to 28 net lenses.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to recruit and hire supervisors for second and third shifts.
- Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees .
2nd Shift AR Supervisor
Essilor Labs Of Americaa
Baltimore
02.2022 - 12.2022
- Collaborated with team to enhance productivity while reducing workforce size.
- Developed strategies to decrease breakage in hardcoat operations.
- Designed and implemented training plans for new hires to ensure effective onboarding.
Finishing Supervisor
Essilor Labs Of America
Baltimore
11.2018 - 02.2022
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to achieve 97% turnaround time in five days for UHC work.
- Partnered with general manager to redesign finishing layout, enhancing efficiency and increasing JPH output from 6 jobs to 7.5.
2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Spectera Vision Lab
Baltimore
06.2012 - 10.2018
- Hired and developed training plans for all new hires in finishing department.
- Established targets and goals to enhance performance in finishing department.
- Collaborated with supervisors and team members to integrate specialty work into production processes.
- Authored new procedures and led efforts to achieve ISO 9001 certification for entire lab.
- Reduced breakage in finishing from 3.5% to 2.0% by holding team accountable to metrics.
Specials Lab Supervisor
Spectera Vision Lab
Baltimore
07.2005 - 06.2012
- Evaluated multi-break jobs over four breaks, implementing necessary adjustments for efficiency.
- Updated CNC Optidrill's three-piece mounts to enhance precision in operations.
- Managed late and walk-through jobs, ensuring completion within established deadlines.
- Trained employees across all positions, enhancing operational versatility and adaptability.
- Achieved daily target of 300 jobs through effective workflow management strategies.
- Conducted annual evaluations of employee performance, identifying opportunities for growth.
- Authored departmental procedures to standardize processes and improve clarity.
Surficing Tech
Crown Optical / Spectera
Baltimore
05.1990 - 07.2005
- Fining polishing of lenses to ensure high-quality optical performance.
- Conducted layout edging and mounting and inspections for individual cell piece work, completing 80 jobs daily.
- Specialized in low vision projects, including three-piece drill mounts and wrap frames.
Tinter
New Deal Optical
Baltimore
01.1990 - 03.1990
- Tinted plastic lenses matching colors of tint samples for sunglass lenses
Lab Tech Surface Department
Lakewood Optical
Baltimore
06.1988 - 08.1988
- Fined plastic and glass lenses to achieve optimal clarity.
- Selected appropriate tools and changed pads.
- Operated generator specifically for glass lens production.
Skills
- Process improvement and workflow management
- Employee training and development
- Data analysis and performance evaluation
- Team leadership and problem solving
- Work prioritization
Timeline
AR Coating Manger
EssilorLuxottica
12.2022 - Current
2nd Shift AR Supervisor
Essilor Labs Of Americaa
02.2022 - 12.2022
Finishing Supervisor
Essilor Labs Of America
11.2018 - 02.2022
2nd Shift Production Supervisor
Spectera Vision Lab
06.2012 - 10.2018
Specials Lab Supervisor
Spectera Vision Lab
07.2005 - 06.2012
Surficing Tech
Crown Optical / Spectera
05.1990 - 07.2005
Tinter
New Deal Optical
01.1990 - 03.1990
Lab Tech Surface Department
Lakewood Optical
06.1988 - 08.1988
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