Thom Stanek

Background

About Thom Stanek

Logistics: Experienced in various logistics functions including: Route designing, “window time” designs, contract negotiation, inventory management evaluation, customer service, forecasting, transportation scheduling and other freight planning functions. Supplier Relations/Planning: Developed and maintained strong supplier relationships that brings long-term value to our internal and external customers and effectively manage the commodities purchased on a global basis and ensure all quality standards are met. Successfully plan material requirement to satisfy customers demand and to ensure their satisfaction. Effectively manage inventory level to support a lean manufacturing environment. Materials Management: Improved process efficiency by 50% by redesigning warehouse layout to improve material flow/delivery, part identification and FIFO process. The above improvements resulted in an additional 20% cost savings by decreasing excessive on-hand inventory and creating a solid visual management system: Able to lead team members into higher levels of efficiency through coaching, training and communicating how they personally contribute to the company's overall business strategy, goals and success. Lean: Daimler Lean Expert, specilaizing in training development delivery and coaching of the lean tools and lean behaviours. Mentored and coached at all levels. Process Improvement Expert (Manufacturing and non manufacturing). Expertise in Lean Tools & Performance Visualisation, 5S, Standardised Work, Kaizen, P.P.S, P.D.C.A, Kamishibai & robust Concern & Countermeasure methodologies to develop & improve any process. Process Conformation, 7 Wastes, Situational Leadership and Project Management. Result-Oriented: Proven track record utilizing a fact-based, process-oriented approach towards reaching aggressive goals in support of cost, profit, service and organizational objectives.