Thomas Whipple
Summary
Logistics professional with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Reliable and adaptable, excelling in fast-paced environments and meeting changing needs. Proven ability to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Sprint Shop Manager
DB Schenker Logistics/ Google
09.2019 - 07.2020
- Managed inventory of supplies, ensuring timely ordering to avoid any delays in production or customer deliveries.
- Set up ordering system, layout of facility, order processing for parts and specialty tools for technicians.
- Implemented cost saving measures by monitoring usage
Logistics Administrator / Production Supervisor
Toyota Motors North America
09.2006 - 04.2018
- Direct responsibility for effective and efficient (Lean) Logistics practices in support of production, regional offices and Corporate Headquarters
- Demonstrate leadership in the application of TPS (Lean Manufacturing) principles.
- Responsible for building strong working relationships with all our Team Members and business partners.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by identifying opportunities for process enhancements.
Senior Operations Supervisor
Toyota Motors North America
05.2002 - 09.2006
- Providing Leadership, strengthening trust and facilitating change through daily promotion of TPS and Kaizen principles
- Implemented continuous improvement strategies, effectively reducing operational expenses while maintaining high-quality output.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations for direct reports, providing constructive feedback and setting clear expectations for future success.
- Direct supervision of up to 90 hourly team members
- Facilitated collaboration between departments for effective issue resolution, resulting in improved interdepartmental relationships.
Education
B.S. Degree -
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZSkills
- Cost-reduction strategies
- Operational Efficiency
- Team building
- Warehouse Management
- Order Fulfillment
- Process Improvement
- Distribution Management
- Root Cause Analysis
Training
- Toyota Production System (TPS) Instructor Certification
- Total Quality Management (TQM) Training/Certification
- Kaizen Principles Training/Certification
- Lean Logistics Training Certification
- Hazmat Transportation Training/Certification
- WMS/Bar Code Systems Training/Certification
- Quality Improvement Process (QIP) Training/Instructor Certification
Timeline
Sprint Shop Manager
DB Schenker Logistics/ Google
09.2019 - 07.2020
Logistics Administrator / Production Supervisor
Toyota Motors North America
09.2006 - 04.2018
Senior Operations Supervisor
Toyota Motors North America
05.2002 - 09.2006
B.S. Degree -
Arizona State University
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