Professional Bio/Profile

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DAVID H. THOMA
David Thoma is Founder & Principle of DTC Solutions, Inc. specializing in
offering interim leadership in supply-chain operations, change management
and process development for manufacturing firms which operate in highly
regulated environments.
A highly skilled global operations executive; leveraging his corporate
experience of 22+ years, in serving the healthcare, aerospace, and general
industrial sectors with Fortune 100 and startup companies. Internationally
adept; he has managed initiatives in Asia, Central America, and Europe; and
negotiated distributorships in the UK, Mexico, Germany, and South America.
Demonstrable results are achieved by linking strategic planning and subject
matter experts for operations excellence thorough direct leadership, and
mentoring of high potential employees. This has resulted in noteworthy
successes in complex supply chain management to include joint venture
agreements, multi-site operations, business integration, and global
distribution partnerships.
 Developed and instituted international distribution and co-
development agreements growing revenues and returning this firm to
profitability over sixteen (16) months
 Reduced part production lead-time by 33% and improved on-time
delivery performance 37% through the application of lean sigma and
quick-response manufacturing practices
 Delivered on-time and under budget an $8.7M regionalization
program consolidating manufacturing and supply chain while
reconfiguring innovation and customer-facing facility(s)
 Serving as Interim Site Director, enabled client firm to avoid replacing
a several Vice President roles, supporting a NA regionalization plan
DTC’s clients have included Marel, AmerisourceBergen, Pearson Medical
Technologies, Parata Systems, Vector Medical, and several others while he has
likewise attained Instructor status with APICS, for Certified Supply Chain
Professional, Global Sourcing and Sales & Operations Planning.
For a more detailed representation of David’s professional experiences and
accomplishments please view his website at: www.dtcfirm.com or view his
profile at: www.linkedin.com/in/dthoma/
Core Competencies
▪ Interim Leadership
▪ Strategic Supply Chain
▪ Change Management
▪ Lean Six Sigma
▪ ISO & OSHA regulations
▪ Global / Multi-Site Operations
▪ Operations Turnarounds
▪ Business Integration
Industries Served
▪ Pharmaceutical Packaging
▪ Food Processing Automation
▪ Medical Devices
▪ Military-Aerospace
▪ Laboratory Equipment
Education & Certifications
▪ MBA; International
Management
▪ BSIT; Manufacturing
▪ CMfgE, CSCP, CS&OP
▪ Lean 6 Blackbelt
▪ Project Management Certified