Kurian Thomas

Background

About Kurian Thomas

17 years of leadership experience, including 10 years of direct leadership of team leaders and associates in a unionized Just in Time automotive manufacturing facility.• 15 years of operational experience working on projects, product and program launches, manufacturing and engineering changes, and managing suppliers, channel partners, and tiered partners.• Demonstrated business acumen and enterprise mindset, capable of handling multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.• Exceptional problem-solving and leadership skills, with a "Can do" attitude.• Highly analytical and a self-starter.• Ensures the accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments.• Attentive to detail and accuracy.• Expertise in Lean Manufacturing and process improvement.• Strong problem-solving skills, with a positive attitude and a team-oriented mindset.• Capable of handling multiple tasks in a demanding, fast-paced, time-sensitive environment.• Solid organizational skills, analytical skills, and listening skills.• Thorough understanding of the working relationship between Inventory Control and MRP.• Knowledgeable in Inventory Management and Logistics Principles.• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, able to interact with a wide audience, including external customers, internal sales and distribution teams, warehouse operations, and 3rd party transportation services.• Proven track record of generating top-line profitability while optimizing the utilization of resources.• A versatile team player with excellent interpersonal, communication, and negotiation skills.• Familiarity with consumer lending product suite related to sales and service processes.• Coordinates with all levels of management to improve productivity and efficiency.• Knowledgeable in operating systems manuals (TS/ISO) and experienced in 5S, 8D, PPAP, PFMEA, FMEA, and APQP.• Hands-on experience in SAP, TRANS4M, Oracle ERP systems, KRONOS, and Salesforce.• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Pareto chart, VLOOKUP, Word, and PowerPoint.