Robert Thomte is seeking a management position utilizing over 20 years of experience in manufacturing environments. He has a proven track record of increasing production levels and reducing costs through continuous improvement initiatives. His experience includes roles as a Production Supervisor at Case IH, Production Manager at J.M. Smucker Co. and Tecton Products, where he improved key metrics such as reducing scrap rates and labor costs. Thomte has strong leadership, planning, and problem-solving skills developed through managing shifts with up to 96 employees.

1. Robert A. Thomte
732 11th Avenue West
West Fargo, North Dakota 58078
(701) 238-4952 r.thomte@msn.com
OBJECTIVE:
To utilize my management skills and experience in a progressive and
professional manufacturing environment.
CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Case IH
• Production Supervisor nights for 4 different welding departments
• Promoted to Production Supervisor Days after three years, 3 different departments
that are welding and machining
• Supervised a welding department with over 3,200 days without a loss time.
• Take over the GM rolls while the GM is on vacation or out on business
J.M. Smucker Co.
• Promoted to Production Manager in 2.5 years
• Increased production by 25-40% in 2 years
• Hold all records for production numbers for last 3 years
• Lowest turnover and injuries for last 3 years
Tecton Products
• Started career in Tecton as a Temp in the production area in 1993-became
Production Manager in 5 years
• Decreased scrap from 14% to 9% in the custom team, 7% to 2.5% in the casement
team by implementing various processing improvements
• Responsible and maintained project budgets from 25,000 to 1,000,000
• Reduced overall company scrap by 7% in 3 years
• Reduced company labor percent by 5% in 2 years
SUMMARY OF SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
• Responsible for 3 shifts with 3 leads, 3 assistants and 96 production associates 24
hours a day, 5 days a week – (with J.M. Smucker Co.) / Tecton Products – five shifts
with five supervisors and 60-65 production associates 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week./ Case IH-Supervised up to 3 departments and up to 65 people.
• Prepare work schedules, assign work and oversee the output of team members in
assigned area.
• Identify, troubleshoot and resolve bottlenecks, process failures, incomplete or
outdated procedures, staffing issues, supply chain problems, and/or training
deficiencies.
• Develop and support a team based approach through daily communications
meetings, working cross functionally and reinforcing overall company objectives.
• Develop and monitor key metrics to assess productivity and cost management.
• Organize and facilitate continuous improvement projects and production support
activities as part of a cross functional work team.

2. • Act as lean manufacturing champion within value stream and implement lean
concepts to eliminate waste.
• Work with Management to establish goals and objectives for the team in alignment
with company strategic goals.
• Set and communicate goals and objectives for employees. Monitor performance and
give recognition and take corrective action when necessary. Conduct performance
reviews in a timely manner for all members of the department.
• Identify cross training opportunities and implement wherever possible to expand
employee skills and flexibility.
• Coach and develop all employees as opportunities present themselves. Seek
coaching moments and offer assistance or suggestions whenever possible and
appropriate.
• Utilize quality management techniques for problem solving, corrective action and
process decisions.
• Proactively develop, implement and support systems to achieve cost reductions,
quality improvements, productivity increases and service improvements.
• Research, justify, procure and implement new technology to maximize the production
areas effectiveness and profitability.
• Develop staffing plan. Interview and hire new regular and temporary employees.
Schedule necessary training and facilitate new hire orientation.
• Participate in the development of operating budget. Maintain expenses to approved
plan, or provide justification for supplemental expenditures as required.
• Follow all safety guidelines and report unsafe conditions to management.
• Maintain all ISO ducuments are up to date on the floor. Also update and/or train staff
on new ISO procedures.
• Update and/or train staff on Safety Training.
EDUCATION:
Moorhead Technical College
Business Degree
Apics courses, Lean Thinking Classes, Kaizan and ISO 9000, Word,
Windows Based, Excel
WORK EXPERIENCE:
Case IH
Production Supervisor Oct. 06 to Feb. '16
J.M. Smucker Company
Production Manager Nov.’05 to Oct. 06
Shift Lead Feb.’03 to Nov.’05
Syverson Tile
Warehouse Worker Apr.’02 to Feb.’03

3. Tecton Products L.L.C.
Production Manager 1998 – 2002
Shift Supervisor/Team Leader 1996 – 1998
Pultrusion Operator/Painter 1993 – 1996
Schur’s Furniture
Warehouse Manager 1991- 1993
References:
All Hogenson 701-219-0945
Dennis Bair 701-238-2704
Paul Kruse 701-235-7333