Chase Thompson
Plant Manager
Watkinsville
Summary
Reliable & proven leader with 7 years experience in lumber industry where I began as a Maintenance Technician and have continuously climbed the ranks reaching Plant Manager in 2024. With each position advancement, I have leveraged my skillset along with my advanced training to prove my abilities and gain valuable industry knowledge. I continue to push myself, my team, and my company to surpass expectations.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Plant Manager
Lincoln Lumber
05.2024 - Current
- Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management
- Mentored and developed staff members, promoting professional growth opportunities within the organization
- Enhanced safety standards with implementation of comprehensive safety training initiatives for all employees
- Coordinated plant expansions and upgrades to accommodate increased demand while minimizing disruption to ongoing operations
- Managed direction and planning for plant with focus on optimization of daily functions, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs
Production Process Specialist
Lincoln Companies
03.2022 - 05.2024
- Company Overview: Conroe, Texas
- Performed quality assurance checks on manufactured product and incoming inventory to access and correct where needed to maintain compliance with SPIB and customer specifications
- Develop and grow my team of 35 to understand and adhere to business requirements for organizational processes, achieve productivity standards, exceed accuracy standards, and maintain a safe environment for all
- Supervised, identified, and developed standard operating procedures to eliminate weak points or bottlenecks in business operations to drive optimal workflow and business growth
- Quarterly and yearly inventory and financial review for both plants where one location maintains 2 million board feet in inventory and just shy of 21 million dollars in sales and the other location maintains 1.5 million board feet and reaches 8 million in sales in a calendar year
- Maintain positive working relationships with plant managers of Union Point, GA and York, AL to offer myself as a resource where I advise in oversight of day-to-day production
- Conroe, Texas
Production Manager
Lincoln Lumber
06.2021 - 03.2022
- Company Overview: Union Point, GA
- Worked closely with the sales team to source materials to keep up with production goals and meet customer demands
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action while encouraging our goal of continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence
- Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines
- Union Point, GA
Maintenance Manager
Lincoln Lumber
05.2019 - 06.2021
- Company Overview: Union Point, GA
- Completed partial or full dismantling of equipment to quickly repair or replace defective components and restore functionality
- Forecasted and reviewed maintenance budgets to establish cost-effective measures
- Collaborated with plant manager to triage workload to maximize completion of maintenance tasks
- Diagnosed and repaired complex mechanical and electrical systems
- Programmed our automated lines for each individualized product
- Union Point, GA
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
Athens Technical College
Athens, GA 07.2018 - 07.2021
Skills
- Certified Basic & Advanced Programmer from Yaskawa in 2022
- Experience with AUTOCAD, PLC's, and VFD's
- Supply Chain Logistics Certificate from Rutgers
- Forklift Safety Certification from National Safety Compliance
- Engineering Technology Basics Certificate from Athens Technical College
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Word
Timeline
Plant Manager
Lincoln Lumber
05.2024 - Current
Production Process Specialist
Lincoln Companies
03.2022 - 05.2024
Production Manager
Lincoln Lumber
06.2021 - 03.2022
Maintenance Manager
Lincoln Lumber
05.2019 - 06.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Electromechanical Engineering Technologies
Athens Technical College
07.2018 - 07.2021
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