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Work History
Education
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Thomas Stanton

Goodyear,AZ

Summary

Results-oriented professional with extensive experience at Andersen Windows Doors, specializing in safety processes and team management. Demonstrated ability to optimize workflow efficiency and implement quality assurance standards. Proficient in equipment operation, fostering strong team collaboration and effective issue resolution.

Overview

32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Value Stream Production Lead II

Andersen Windows Doors
Goodyear, AZ
03.2022 - Current
  • Retained safe, clean work area in compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
  • Monitored workflow processes, observing equipment and personnel to ensure efficiency.
  • Identified improvement areas and implemented effective resolutions.
  • Coached employees on performance standards and made employment decisions.
  • Directed safety meetings and ensured team compliance with protective equipment standards.
  • Documented employee attendance and submitted work hours accurately.
  • Noted equipment issues, requesting maintenance support to reduce downtime.
  • Managed manufacturing operations, focusing on safety, inventory control, and process implementation.

Manufacturing Associate/Operator

Andersen Windows Doors
Goodyear, AZ
07.2021 - 03.2022
  • Prepared machines for production cycles and adjusted settings to ensure optimal performance.
  • Inspected equipment routinely, advising lead operators on malfunctions and abnormal conditions.
  • Maintained inspection readiness by cleaning production, storage, and staging areas to eliminate safety hazards.
  • Followed material safety data sheets for safe handling of common and hazardous chemicals.

Delivery Driver

Andersen Logistics
Goodyear, AZ
09.2020 - 07.2021
  • Grouped deliveries by designated areas, optimizing efficiency of delivery times.
  • Operated tractor-trailer combination, completing seven to 15 daily deliveries.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints, enhancing loyalty and trust.
  • Coordinated with dispatch to adhere to delivery schedules and communicate route changes.
  • Conducted daily pre-trip inspections, ensuring safe vehicle operation.
  • Directed product loading, verifying load balance to prevent transport incidents.
  • Contacted customers prior to delivery, confirming and coordinating delivery times.
  • Managed merchandise handling in compliance with established product standards.

Road Driver

Fedex Freight inc
Phoenix, AZ
04.2004 - 07.2020
  • Cultivated strong customer relations through professional and courteous communication.
  • Maintained vehicle logs, cargo records, and billing statements in compliance with regulations.
  • Employed safe practices in accordance with company safety policies.
  • Collaborated with teammates to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Conducted daily preventative maintenance and inspections on trucks and equipment.
  • Inspected vehicles pre- and post-trip, documenting and reporting mechanical issues.
  • Executed efficient transfers at hubs and final destinations to adhere to schedules.
  • Managed accurate driving records to comply with federal regulations.

Fire Fighter (volunteer)

Whitehall Township
Whitehall,, PA
02.1993 - 08.2001
  • Participated in trainings to enhance knowledge of firefighting techniques and suppression methods.
  • Located and extricated victims trapped by fires, providing necessary first aid.
  • Rescued fire victims while administering emergency medical aid.
  • Operated emergency vehicles safely, ensuring protection for patients and first responders.
  • Maintained composure and proactivity during emergency situations.
  • Performed CPR and utilized cardiac defibrillator for cardiac arrest or arrhythmia patients.

Petty Officer Third Class

US Navy
Port Hueneme, CA

Operation desert shield /storm

Education

High School Diploma -

Hanover Horton High School
Horton,Mi.

High School Diploma -

Jackson Area Career Center
Jackson,Mi.

Skills

  • Safety processes and procedures
  • Product deliveries
  • Route management
  • Parts and material ordering
  • Quality inspections
  • Diagnostic abilities
  • Microsoft Office
  • Forklift certified
  • Excellent sense of direction
  • Defensive driver training
  • Tractor-trailer driving
  • Pallet jack and hand truck operation
  • Skilled forklift operator
  • Courteous and polite demeanor
  • Time management skills
  • Experience adjusting machine parts
  • Safety Protocols
  • QA inspections proficiency
  • Experience operating complex machinery
  • Assembly procedures
  • Equipment operation
  • Quality assurance standards
  • Preventive maintenance
  • Critical thinking
  • Communication
  • Team management
  • Leadership

Good work ethic

  • Issue resolution

Accomplishments

18 Yrs safe driving award

Certification

TWIC card

FMCA clearing house enrolled

Fast card

Hazmat certified

Timeline

Value Stream Production Lead II

Andersen Windows Doors
03.2022 - Current

Manufacturing Associate/Operator

Andersen Windows Doors
07.2021 - 03.2022

Delivery Driver

Andersen Logistics
09.2020 - 07.2021

Road Driver

Fedex Freight inc
04.2004 - 07.2020

Fire Fighter (volunteer)

Whitehall Township
02.1993 - 08.2001

Petty Officer Third Class

US Navy

High School Diploma -

Hanover Horton High School

High School Diploma -

Jackson Area Career Center