THOMAS H. SAWYER JR.

607 Glenn Road * Lumber Bridge NC 28357 * ts7a55b4@westpost.net * (91

0) 858-3514
Certified Six Sigma Black Belt with exceptional Production, Purchasing and Maint
enance expertise to drive cost out of the manufacturing process
CHEMICALS * MACHINERY * PROCESS CONTROL * MASTER MECHANIC
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
* Motivational leader that has led staffs of up to 60
* Led a Purchasing Department with a $2 million annual budget
* Efficient in maintaining high production output while ensuring no loss of qual
ity standards
* Resourceful in identifying, defining, validating, measuring, improving and con
trolling process variation
* 5 years experience negotiating the purchase of chemicals, dyes and machine par
ts
* Experienced in the maintenance & repair of hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical
systems, water systems, bulk chemical storage systems and machinery
* Skilled in the use of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and Outlook
CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS
* Utilized Six Sigma to develop cost reduction strategies on five major projects
saving $1.1 million annually
* Created new procedures for inventory reductions resulting in $981,000 working
capital reduction with $382,000 annual cost savings
* Implemented replacement of high cost machine part saving $500,000 annually whi
ch created an 89% profit improvement
* Part of a group that introduced and implemented work teams in a manufacturing
facility
* Installed a preventative maintenance program that reduced machine downtime 20%
* Increased production in established department to record levels, 10% above de
pt. standard
* Instrumental in changing machine setup to reduce variations in material, by se
tting up formulas to reduce opportunity for change in processing of material
* Helped innovate ways to change machine setup to produce better quality through
more efficient cleaning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SHIFT MANAGER 2005-2009
MOHAWK INDUSTRIES Laurel Hill, NC
Mohawk is the leading producer and distributor of flooring worldwide.
* Managed 60 wage associates in the Carding/Spinning/Maintenance departments
* Ensured the production flow and quality delivered to the next process was main
tained and the quality was consistent
* Assisted managers in matching inventory to maximize process flow
* Significantly increased production by introducing new process flows, preventat
ive maintenance programs as well as leading & motivating the work force
PRODUCTION MANAGER 1974-2005
BURLINGTON WORLDWIDE / PerformanceWear Raeford, NC
A leading provider of textile solutions for the Public Service sector, Career Ap
parel markets, Military Branches, and the Band Uniform market
* Promoted to all levels and functions within the 1200 employee manufacturing fa
cility from maintenance to purchasing to Production Management during a successf
ul tenure at this major corporation
* Led and was responsible for the success and completion of projects by promotin
g the use of breakthrough strategies and tools to achieve better production and
improved customer satisfaction
* Value Analysis Coordinator
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
* Systems Auditor, Goodyear Tire, Fayetteville, NC 2002
Selected to guide the company through the Lloyd's audit of production, safety, p
ayroll and attendance. Suggested improvements led to only one Opportunity for
Improvement on the audit
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
B.A. SOCIOLOGY 1978
FAYETTEVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY Fayetteville, NC
Obtained degree while working full time
SELECTED CERTIFICATIONS
* Six Sigma Black Belt Certification
* CPR & First Aid Instructor Certification