TOM DICKERSON

335 Holland Drive

Statesville, North Carolina 28677
704.872.4292 Home td960ee4@westpost.net Mobile 704.880.0750
MANUFACTURING EXECUTIVE
Supply Chain ~ Operations ~ Continuous Improvement ~ Profit & Loss
Dynamic, results-producing Leader with an exceptional track record of optimizing
plant profitability through continuous improvement methodology and empowering a
ssociates. Recently reduced turnover from 30% to 10%, and reduced a particular c
ycle time 50% yielding an annual savings of $175,000. Extensive experience with
building cross-functional teams. Maintained an ISO 9001:2008 environment; very s
afety-focused. Outstanding leadership, communication, and interpersonal abilitie
s. Superior procurement, inventory, and capital request skills. Thrive in fast-p
aced, high-pressure environments. Proficient with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlo
ok, and ERP software AXIOM, Fourth Shift, and MFG/PRO. Willing to travel and to
relocate.
KEY COMPETENCIES
* Lean, Six Sigma, TQM, TPM, Kanban, Kaizen, Cellular Manufacturing, & 5S
* Project Management & Systems Implementation Expertise
* Cost Reductions & Key Performance Indicators
* Production & Capacity Planning; Sales & Operations Planning
* Creating and Executing Operational Budgets
* Excellent Computer Skills, Knowledge of ERP Systems, & Forecasting Tools
* Innovative & Creative
* Motivation & Development
* Continual Learning & Self-Improvement
* Accountable, Responsible, Courageous Decision Making
* Change Management
* Persistent & Positive, Initiative Taker
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
SPECIAL METALS WELDING PRODUCTS
* Achieved an annual savings of $175,000 while improving plant efficiency and re
ducing a cycle time 50% by implementing Lean Manufacturing and additional contin
uous improvement methodologies such as Six Sigma, Cellular Manufacturing, Kanban
, 5S, and Kaizen.
* Reduced waste 35% by defining and establishing a plant-wide scrap awareness in
itiative.
* Improved inventory accuracy 30% and reduced physical inventories from monthly
to annually, with the goal of eliminating physical inventories entirely, by impl
ementing a cycle counting program; identified and eliminated $850,000 of excess
inventory.
* Maintained ISO 9001:2008 certification, and ASME Section III QSC certification
as a supplier to the nuclear industry in the US, Asia, and Europe.
* Increased team bench strength by devising a plant-wide cross-training initiati
ve and matrix that displayed areas of opportunity.
* Improved forecasting accuracy 30% by pioneering a new sales and operations pla
nning process to include rationalization of forecasted items, utilization of exc
eption reports, and evaluation and implementation of new forecasting software.
* Delivered an annual savings of $82,000 by reducing turnover from 30% to 10% vi
a spearheading an employee involvement program that gained team buy-in and engag
ement.
* Facilitated ownership by establishing cross-functional teams for project manag
ement allowing more individual participation and input in achieving corporate go
als and defining resolution to challenges.
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CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS
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POLYMASK
* Facilitated increased profitability by serving as project leader for the succe
ssful implementation of the computerized manufacturing management (ERP) system,
Fourth Shift, that enhanced the use of resources, materials, and meeting or exce
eding customer expectations.
* Substantially increased department productivity by re-establishing team perfor
mance goals and objectives to include realistic measures of effectiveness and an
aggressive follow-through program.
* Delivered a $53,000 cost savings and enhanced inventory control and higher in
ventory turns by establishing vendor managed inventory programs.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SPECIAL METALS WELDING PRODUCTS, Newton, North Carolina 2001 - 2010
A $120M make to stock / order welding consumables converting facility
Plant Manager
* Accountable for plant operations, including full plant Profit & Loss results;
developed key budgeted performance metrics including productivity, variable cost
s, production plan targets, inventory levels and scrap, as well as defining benc
hmarks and reporting methods to review during daily staff meetings.
* Responsible for the entire supply chain including production, materials manage
ment, shipping/receiving, quality, environmental, safety and health, process eng
ineering, and maintenance activities, including warehouses in Bidford England, H
ouston Texas, and Los Angeles, California.
POLYMASK CORPORATION, Conover, North Carolina 1998 - 2001
A $95M manufacturer of pressure sensitive protective films and tapes for the aut
omotive and metals industries
Supply Chain (Materials) Manager
* Responsible for optimizing manufacturing resources, including ensuring availab
ility of materials in the supply chain, as needed, inventory control, sourcing f
or vendors, administering contracts, and overseeing shipping and receiving; redu
ced costs where possible; established strategic partnerships.
SURFACE DOCTOR, Statesville, North Carolina 1997 - 1998
A kitchen and bath renovation company
Owner
* Updated and renovated kitchens and baths by identifying customers' needs and b
udgets while managing commercial, retail, and residential sales, performing outs
tanding customer service, purchasing, tracking inventory, and marketing.
* Ensured all jobs were performed to customer and shop specifications by supervi
sing the design and installation of products.
Additional related experience: Production and Inventory Control Manager, BIENFAN
G PRODUCTS, Statesville, North Carolina
EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT
UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA, Charlotte, North Carolina
Bachelor of Arts in Political Science & Business
* Kaizen, 2008
* Lean Enterprise, 2007
* Leadership Development, 2006
* Lean Principles and Factory Simulation, 2005
* Oliver Wight Five Day Class MRP Training, Oliver Wight Five Day Class JIT trai
ning
* Various APICS Seminars; Various Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, and Lean Tr
aining