Thomas Tate
Acworth
Summary
Quality Management professional with successful career delivering efficiency and standardization, and maintaining all ISO and QS 9000 and Six Sigma Quality Systems. Drives smooth operation of production and manufacturing lines, coordinate efforts of employees and facilitate communication between management and production departments. Apply creativity in improving manufacturing process to achieve higher productivity and quality of finished goods. Experience in reviewing and interpreting regulatory and programmatic guidance, implementation of corporate compliance, risk management and corrective action programs.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Continuous Improvement Manager
Harvest Hill Beverage Company
2023.05 - Current
- Managed development and implementation of lean and continuous improvement manufacturing initiatives across production environment.
- Implemented lean production methods to reduce waste by 30%.
- Changed existing processes and implemented new processes to improve efficiency.
- Developed Continuous Improvement/Lean production training programs for onsite implementation.
- Teamed with disciplinary leaders on determining annual operational targets and outlining needed quality improvements.
- Mentored and coached Six Sigma Green Belts in lean manufacturing and continuous improvement processes.
- Developed custom value stream mapping to monitor production efficiency.
Continuous Improvement Manager
Leonardo DRS
2022.01 - 2023.05
- Identify and lead 6 Sigma projects for sitewide improvements
- Advise, coach, and mentor cross-functional teams and other personnel in continuous improvement and problem solving
- Lead cross-functional teams in defining and scoping charters for continuous improvement projects
- Develop and present project status to leadership for review and stakeholder updates
- Implemented numerous improvements resulting in cost savings, better quality, leaner processes, and improved team member morale.
Sr. Manufacturing Manager
Leonardo DRS
2021.01 - 2022.01
- Senior Manufacturing Manager providing leadership for mechanical assembly, electronic assembly, functional test, depot repair, and environmental stress screening
- Launched Lean Manufacturing onsite resulting in numerous design changes and cost saving improvements
- Responsible for department financial performance, staffing forecast, quality, safety, and reduction goals.
Manufacturing Manager
The Boeing Company
2016.01 - 2020.01
- Manufacturing Manager for the Midbody managing Cells 30 and 40
- Developed and implemented KPIs that support organizational goals
- Lean Manufacturing implementation and Project Management
- Invented two software initiatives resulting in multi-million dollar cost savings
- Utilized Kaizen, 5-Why Analysis, and various other quality tools to improve the manufacturing process.
Quality Manager
The Boeing Company
2013.01 - 2016.01
- Quality Manager for Final Assembly and Delivery
- Developed a teamwork atmosphere with transparency to the team
- Managed a Boeing Problem Solving Team using Lean+, 6 Sigma, and various other quality tools
- Member of the Leadership Advisory Board at Boeing South Carolina.
Supplier Quality Manager
The Boeing Company
2012.01 - 2013.01
- Managed employees performing supplier quality activities
- Developed and led cross-functional improvement teams
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers, stakeholders, peers, partners, suppliers, and direct reports
- Presented corrective actions, project charters, and project management metrics to Executive Leadership.
Quality Assurance Investigations
The Boeing Company
2011.01 - 2012.01
- Identified projects, developed teams, visited suppliers, performed RCCA, participated in project AIW, prepared reports, and followed projects through completion
- Validated and investigated quality related issues
- Interacted with cross-functional teams throughout Boeing.
Quality Manager
Oshkosh Defense
2010.01 - 2011.01
- Manager for employees performing integration of Military Vehicles with Tier 1 Suppliers
- Analyzed defect trend data for permanent corrective action and root cause
- Developed work instructions and processes for retrofits and quality issues
- Utilized various quality analysis tools such as 6 Sigma, Kaizen, Lean+, and 8D.
Quality Manager
McLaughlin Body
2009.01 - 2010.01
- Onsite Quality Manager representing the LTAS armored cab
- Reduced quality defects from 42 to 6 Defects per Unit in 4 months
- Ensured manufacturing processes were in accordance with applicable Military Spec
- Analyzed various data to guide the quality department's efforts.
U.S. Navy, Caterpillar, Milton Caterpillar, Komatsu America, Getman Corporation, Allied Welding, Precision Laser Manufacturing, and Obrien Steel
1987.06 - 2009.05
- Performed duties in various roles including Aviation Electrician, Service Engineer, Project Manager, Senior Service Engineer, Product Support Manager, Quality Manager, and various Skilled Manufacturing roles.
Education
Cyber Security and Information Assurance -
City University of Seattle
01.2020
Skills
- Results Driven Manager
- 6 Sigma Methodologies
- MES
- Lean Manufacturing System
- Project Management
- Leadership Development
- Sr. Management Experience
- 20 years Manufacturing
- 15 years Leadership
- Power Bi
- Material Review Board
- Data Analytics
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Manager
Harvest Hill Beverage Company
2023.05 - Current
Continuous Improvement Manager
Leonardo DRS
2022.01 - 2023.05
Sr. Manufacturing Manager
Leonardo DRS
2021.01 - 2022.01
Manufacturing Manager
The Boeing Company
2016.01 - 2020.01
Quality Manager
The Boeing Company
2013.01 - 2016.01
Supplier Quality Manager
The Boeing Company
2012.01 - 2013.01
Quality Assurance Investigations
The Boeing Company
2011.01 - 2012.01
Quality Manager
Oshkosh Defense
2010.01 - 2011.01
Quality Manager
McLaughlin Body
2009.01 - 2010.01
U.S. Navy, Caterpillar, Milton Caterpillar, Komatsu America, Getman Corporation, Allied Welding, Precision Laser Manufacturing, and Obrien Steel
1987.06 - 2009.05
Cyber Security and Information Assurance -
City University of Seattle
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