Thomas Evans

Background

About Thomas Evans

10/2013 – present Giles Chemical Waynesville, NC Process Engineer/Project Manager: Utilized technical engineering skills to improve the process for various machinery • Used AutoCad to create, update, and modify plant layouts • Implement LEAN initiatives and 5S standards • Led the installations of many new production lines • Validate new equipment • Create and modify preventative maintenance programs for machinery • Standardize equipment for parts commonality • Worked with plant managers to layout new facilities and relocate existing equipment to a new facility • Schedule and coordinate service technicians for preventative maintenance as a technical liaison • Implemented robotic palletizing systems within the repackaging facility • Managing a variety of projects and outside contractors within the facility • Provide management with updates regarding maintenance, plant engineering, and the status of projects • Write acquisition for expenditure for capital and expense projects Maintenance Supervisor (~6 years): Support Giles Chemical Repack facility by supervising 6 maintenance personnel divided over three shifts • Supported and led process improvement, maintenance of equipment, quality, and safety • Maintained parts inventory • Ordered spare parts and ensure that parts are in stock when need arises • Schedule contractors as well as employees • Schedule maintenance repairs when needed • Responsible for PMs of all machines at repack facility • Facility's maintenance for 2 production facilities and shipping and receiving warehouse • Supervised and manage multiple projects • Scheduled service technicians for preventative maintenance as well as large breakdowns