1. John H. Thomassen Jr.
272 Savoy Drive  Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 H: 636-561-3332
Email jonbyjr2@charter.net C: 636-575-5437
1 | P a g e
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
To accomplish projects while increasing profitability, enhancing current efficiencies and elevating
company value by utilizing my 14+ years of business acumen, practical skills and Graduate Degrees.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
 Self-directed  Process Improvement
 Goal & team oriented  Degreed Six Sigma background
 Demonstrated leader  Maintaining budgetary guidelines
 Adept at trouble shooting  Communication through participation
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Plant Manager Accurate Industrial, Inc. 9/11 to Present
Plan and organize all
in-house activities of a
7-man fabrication
team that relates to
unique, made-to-order
projects to ensure
completion in a safe
and cost effective
manner while meeting
both strict deadlines
and high company
standards.
 Review product fabrication methods for compliance with strict
company standards, customer requirements, and related
specifications.
 Support company owners, inside sales staff, outside sales staff, and
the production team in any way necessary.
 Oversee activities such as facility maintenance, equipment
maintenance, company vehicle maintenance, OSHA compliance, and
the acquisition of all production related supplies.
 Maintain inventories and organization of all materials associated to
production, including but not limited to raw belt materials, hold for
release items, over-runs, and shop consumables.
 Organize all field activities as they arise which include assigning
proper personnel and equipment.
 On & off site Project Management including work site accessibility,
power requirements to complete installation, application requirements
of conveyor, conveyor super structure lay-out, serving as liaison
between client and organization.
Production Supervisor Midwest Industrial Rubber, Inc. 10/07 to 9/11
Plan and organize
production activities
for complex, made-to-
order projects to
ensure completion in a
safe and cost effective
manner while meeting
strict deadlines.
 Accountable for activities such as facility maintenance, OSHA
compliance, acquisition of all production related supplies and
equipment, and the proper allocation of labor and raw goods
consumption to completed projects through AS400.
 Support 15 additional branches and the corporate office by managing
labor and materials to complete stock transfers and inter-company
orders.
 Effectively managed communication between the client and
organization to ensure proper planning and execution of all revisions
during projects.
 Review product fabrication for compliance with company standards,
customer requirements and related specifications.
 Managed product sample engineering and sample approval
specifications in order to replicate the client’s ideal product. This
process was the first step in our custom manufacturing process and
required cross-functional communication and leadership.

2. John H. Thomassen Jr.
272 Savoy Drive  Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 H: 636-561-3332
Email jonbyjr2@charter.net C: 636-575-5437
2 | P a g e
Production Operations
Manager
Bi-State Rubber, Inc. 6/03 to 10/07
Planned and managed
production activities
for complex, made-to-
order projects to
ensure completion in a
timely, safe, and cost
effective manner.
 Within the first 30 days, the position expanded to include the assembly
of a new a fabrication team, develop inventory tracking, and install
production lines, equipment maintenance and the development of
custom client quotation programs.
 Utilized German and Canadian suppliers to buy required materials and
was within budgetary constraints including the Euro and Canadian
Dollar exchange rates and shipping costs
 Created an Excel program to calculate the cost associated to the
production of an incline conveyor belt, taking labor and all required
materials and packaging under consideration.
 Accountable for activities such as tracking the rate of raw goods
consumption, the acquisition of raw goods, the proper training of
newly hired technicians, and maintaining quality control standards.
 Reviewed product design for compliance with engineering principles,
company standards, customer contract requirements and related
specifications.
Production Engineer/Sales Technifoam Inc. 11/01 to 11/02
Managed client
accounts totaling five
hundred thousand in
annual sales.
 Directed foam package projects from design through production run.
 Created and implemented design and manufacturing processes to
surpass industry tolerance levels while maintaining product quality
control standards.
Production Operations
Manager
Diversified Foam Inc. 3/99 to 11/01
Developed and
directed time study
programs to ensure
production profitability.
 Developed tracking system for raw material consumption.
 Modernized company policies regarding employee infractions and
created employee performance review procedures.

3. John H. Thomassen Jr.
272 Savoy Drive  Lake Saint Louis, MO 63367 H: 636-561-3332
Email jonbyjr2@charter.net C: 636-575-5437
3 | P a g e
EDUCATION
Villanova University
2007
Six Sigma Green Belt Certification
Villanova University
2007
Lean Six Sigma Certification
Fontbonne University
2006
Master of Management
Fontbonne University
2004
Master of Business Administration
Fontbonne University
2001
Bachelor of Business Administration
TECHNICAL SKILLS
Certified Draftsman
1996
 DraftSight
 AutoCAD
 Micrometer
 Durometers
 Excel/Word & Microsoft Office