Jimmy Latham has over 10 years of experience in manufacturing, mechanical, and heavy equipment roles. He is currently a Supplier Quality Engineer at Nippon Sharyo USA Inc. where he conducts supplier quality functions to support product and customer goals. Prior to this role, he held production supervisor and production lead roles at Nippon Sharyo, as well as roles as an assembler, crane operator, and heavy equipment operator for other companies. He has strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

1. Jimmy H. Latham
779-774-8043 • 100 South St., Monroe Center, IL 61052 •jimmy.latham@nipponsharyo.com
Strong Manufacturing/Mechanical/Heavy Equipment Background
Supervisor/Managerial Experience
Qualifications
Experienced Supplier Quality Engineer with a strong manufacturing/mechanical background. Quick thinker
with excellent troubleshooting abilities. Effective communicator with great leadership skills; leads by
example. Knowledgeable in DOT and FRA regulations. Strong attention to detail. Exceptional ability to read
interpret and understand engineering documents blueprints and specifications. Advanced Microsoft Excel
Certification.
Strengths and Skills:
Responsible; excellent attendance record, completes work in timely manner with minimal supervision.
Responsible for first article inspections and pre-shipment inspections
Strong Analytical Skills; able to assess conditions and implement appropriate interventions
Resourceful; problem solver. Capable of implementing solutions to complex problems
Goal Oriented; implements necessary steps to meet deadlines and ensure compliance with quality
assurance plan. Tracks vendor compliance through DMR program and QMS and facility audits
Strong Communication Skills; initiates and maintains continuous communication with multiple vendors.
Utilizes available resources to overcome multiple language barriers
Team Player; works hand in hand with vendors and members of the production team to determine
compliance with quality assurance plan. Acts as liaison between customer and suppliers
Professional Experience
Nippon Sharyo USA Inc. Sept. 2012-Present
Supplier Quality Engineer April 2016-Present
Conduct and coordinate all engineering functions of supplier quality that supports the organization’s goals
and objectives as it relates to product, material, Customer expectations and Company goals
To include but not limited to:
 Timely review and communication of supplier non‐conformances
 Disposition of defective supplier material
 Tracking supplier performance levels
 Driving improvement in as delivered quality levels

2.  Investigation of supplier issues detected at the point of use and implementing appropriate containment
actions
 Perform First Article Inspections, Source Inspections, and Quality System Audits within a growing
supply base
 Participate/Lead in the Material Review Board
 Creation of acceptance criteria for purchased components/systems and raw material
 Implement and follow standardized Quality policies and procedures
 Contribute to an established Quality Management System
 Consistently demonstrate understanding of core Quality processes
 Interfacing with production, logistics, engineering, and purchasing teams to drive issues to closure
 Maintain and comply with all regulatory compliance such as FRA, OSHA, EPA, ADAA etc.
 Follow all company policies, procedures and safety rules
 Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
 Perform other duties as assigned
Production Supervisor April 2014-April 2016
Plan, organize, manage and coordinate all functions of interior assembly/manufacturing that supports the
organization’s production goals and objectives as it relates to product, equipment and employees
 Develop, implement and evaluate standardized interior assembly policies and procedures for new facility
 Manage ~ 80 full time and part time interior assembly staff with responsibility for hiring, training,
scheduling work assignments (including multiple shifts), performance management, discipline and cross
training
 Effectively manage interior assembly production schedules, quality and safety processes
 Develop and track departmental performance metrics and as applicable take appropriate actions to
ensure goals are achieved and continuously improved
 Consistently demonstrate understanding of core interior assembly manufacturing technologies
 Interface with employees at all levels of the organization and share information as required
 Follow all company policies, procedures and safety rules
 Maintain work area in a clean and orderly condition
 Perform other duties as assigned
Production Lead Nov. 2012-March 2014
Lead the processes and employees that assemble and/or installs interior components of a
passenger railcar
Assembler Sept. 2012-November 2012
Assemble and/or install interior components of a passenger railcar that supports the organization’s
production goals and objectives while meeting and/or exceeding customer expectations
Central States Mechanical May 2012-August 2012
Crane Operator, Fabricator, Welder
Responsible for the operation and maintenance of a 142' boom truck. Fabricate stands and
supports to hold and support overhead pipe. Measure, cut and weld angle iron, channel and I-
beams of various sizes. Cut and weld pipe up to 12" to support grain flow. Install complete layouts
of overhead grain loop systems, string line and level overhead pipe and discharge gates. Fabricate
custom cushion boxes and transitions to tie multiple grain systems together. Fabricate custom
staircases, safety platforms and catwalks, to include hand rail, meeting OSHA requirements.
Assemble motor and gear reducers to drive corners to operate grain systems. Climb towers up to

3. 70' while complying with all safety regulations, to include safety harnesses, hard hats, steel toe
boots, safety glasses and gloves when required. Drive crane truck over the road to job sites in
various states.
Eagle Support Services August 2008-Nov 2011
Heavy Equipment Operator, Electronic Target Technician, Carpenter
Heavy Equipment Operator:
Possess 3+ years of experience as a maintenance worker on 58,600 acre range complex. Repair
road surfaces in excess of 191 miles which supports 2.5 million truck driver miles annually, while
operating a variety of automotive, engineering, and materials handling equipment. On a daily basis,
perform maintenance, repairs and sustainment on 27 live fire ranges and 33 demo ranges. Live fire:
maintained 9 electronic ranges consisting of NGATS (N.G.A.T.S) system, repairs consisting of
maintaining target berm protection, renovation and repair of firing lines, repair to 33 training areas
and 6 demo areas, mowing, tree removal, ditch repair and road upgrades. Non-live fire: designed
and rebuilt target frames, shoot house walls and overhead fire protection. Handle loading,
unloading, and delivering equipment and supplies to specified destinations. Operate mechanized
apparatus in connection with receiving, shipping, and warehousing operations. Operate all classes
and types of motor vehicles, including passenger cars, trucks of all sizes and capacities, and tractor
trailers, various engineering equipment such as road graders, crawler-type tractors with bulldozer or
angle dozer blades, front-end loaders, backhoe, trencher, etc., to perform cutting, grading, digging,
compacting, excavating, and leveling earth, sand, stone, and other materials. Operate various types
of heavy equipment to build backstop and lane dividing impact berms in order to insure SDZ
(Surface Danger Zones) regulations are met. Operate gasoline, diesel or electric powered fork lift
truck, while moving cargo to positions in buildings, outside storage areas, or loading ramps or while
loading or unloading supplies and/or equipment from various types of transportation vehicles.
Transport, by operation, the full range of equipment, e.g., bulldozers, graders, wheeled cranes, farm
type tractors. Transport, by operation, forklifts, warehouse cranes, and other equipment designed
for the handling of material. Perform rigging tasks required in of a variety of large and heavy
equipment and machinery. Perform various aspects of range construction, including berm
construction, repair and maintenance, insurance of proper range drainage, fence building, and
DefenCell construction. Perform grass mowing, seeding, fertilizing, trimming, brush removal and
land clearing. Follow hand signals made by personnel on the floor, operates a bridge crane to lift,
transport, and position materials in open areas of shops, warehouses, or storage facilities.
Maneuver load over and around such ground level obstacles as equipment, stacked supplies, and
partitioned bins. Perform the rigging required in lifting, moving and positioning heavy equipment and
machinery. Maintains, replaces and makes up cables and slings used in rigging operations which
involve cutting and splicing of cable and rope. Performs all tasks required to plan, layout, assemble
and install complex rigging gear to object being lifted, maneuvered or positioned. Maintain roads
and grounds and perform other operations relative to earth trenching and material movement.
Grade surfaces to rough or fine specifications on all types of terrain. Remove snow, clear fire lanes,
and clear doorways and driveways. Adjust equipment attachments for proper positioning and work
order while equipment is in operation, using clutches, levers, brakes, and valves. Has 3 years
S.N.A.I.R (SNAIR- Snow and Ice Removal) experience. Perform tornado and severe weather debris
removal and range repair on Fort Leonard Wood.

4. Education
General Education Diploma 2004
Licenses
Vehicle and Heavy Equipment 100, Truck Commercial 4X4 1/4-1ton Trailer
towed (all),
Bobcat track loader with allattachments, including grader, backhoe, grapple forks, pallet forks, snow blade,
dozer blade, finish bucket, saltspreader, brush cat, tree saw and stump grinder.
20 ton International dump truck with snow blade and salt spreader
Bobcat Versa· handler with attachments
Caterpillar front end loader with attachments
Caterpillar Dozer 05-07
Caterpillar motor grader
Case Backhoe
Case Vibratory Roller
John Deere 4WD tractor with 20 foot boom mower
John Deere 2 WD with 15 foot batwing mower Kubota
tractor with 6 foot & 10 foot brush hog
Cub Cadet Finishmowers
Genie boom lift
Lull universal lift
Awards / Certifications
DPTM Certificate of appreciation (09/28/2009) by Joseph A. Rapone II
For hard work and dedication during the construction ofTwo Zero and Grouping Ranges.My crew’s hard work enabled
the installation to provide more training ranges in a very shorttime.
Training Support Battalion Coin of Excellence (04/16/2010) by Lt. Col. Cummins-Leffler
As an acknowledgementfor completing tasks above and beyond expectations.
Chief of Range Division Coin of Excellence (2011) by Chief Range Officer, Andy Mastajo
As an acknowledgementfor completing 3 years of excellent service to the Armed Forces at Fort Leonard Wood
Command Sergeant Major Coin of Excellence (01/2011) by Corbly L. Elsbury
For my assistance with the recovery effort following the tornado that devastated Fort Leonard Wood on Jan 1, 2011
Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security Certificate of Appreciation (10/2011) by Joseph A.
Rapone II
For my dedication and commitmentto the job. Always going above and beyond.
Certificate of Completion – Introduction to Excel Kishwaukee College (4/11/2015)
Certificate of Completion – Excel Advanced Training Kishwaukee College (4/30/2016)
Certificate of Completion – Leadership Development Training Program by Greg Stobbe EMSI (Effective
Management Systems International) Instructor (4/24/2015)
References
Available upon request