Thomas J.

Moran (203) 463-8394 Cell (203)260-1066

147 Chestnut tree Hill Road, Oxford CT 06478 tmf8262e@westpost.net
Summary ? Manufacturing Management
? Hands On/Sleeves Up
? LEAN Manufacturing Expert/Trainer
? Kaizen/RIE Team Lead
? Project Management ? Strong Team Builder
? Safety/OSHA/Management
? Manufacturing Scheduling, PM/TPM
? Highly energetic, Committed
Lean Manufacturing Specialist successful in achieving bottom line results in com
plex and diverse business sectors including manufacturing, distribution, transac
tional, military, healthcare, office and non-for-profit.
A respected lean professional dedicated to excellence, integrity and commitment
to success
Accomplished Lean Practitioner trained in the Hon Production System, similar to
Danaher Business System and worked with the Alegro Global Consulting Group. Pro
ficient in the following lean tools:
Value Stream Mapping Set Up Reduction SMED 3P
5S & Visual Management Heijunka, Level Loading Kaizen
Pull Systems Kanban Total Productive Maintenance Lean Metrics
Lean Facility Layout Takt Time, Operations Balancing
Cellular Manufacturing Jidoka, Poke Yoke Problem Solving
Standard Work Daily Lean Management DMAIC & Six Sigma Tools

2009- Present
T.Moran Consulting group
Oxford,CT
Lean Manufacturing Consulting
? Lean transformation training/continuous improvement
2007 to 2009
Water-Jel Technologies Carlstadt NJ
Operations Manager/Lean management medical devices in clean room environment
Contracted by former CEO to implement Lean Manufacturing and operations efficien
cy programs
? Started Lean manufacturing programs resulting in 26% Throughput increase and 2
0% cost reductions
? Scrap reduction program decreased scrap rates by 10%
? Developed company wide programs to reduce process waste
2006-2007 NEJ Inc Beacon Falls CT
Process Manager
Contracted to implement Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement resulting
in 80K savings annually
Latex Foam International, LLC
Shelton, CT
70M global bedding component company servicing all major retailers (Sealy/Simmon
s/Serta) within the US and Foreign industries
2006 - Continuous Improvement/Technical Services/ Lean Manager
? Tapped to Lead the charge on LEAN Manufacturing initiatives throughout the cor
poration
? Partnered with Simpler ?Senseis? in a Train the Trainer project to begin a cul
ture shift throughout the organization, depts. Included Engineering, Human Resou
rces, Finance,
? Completed the Process Flow, Identifying Improvement Opportunities via establis
hed LEAN practices within
o Engineering - 450K cost savings
o Fabrication - 400K cost savings
o Maintenance - 250K cost savings
? Increased on time customer delivery from 15 day lead times to 5 day lead time
? Initiated a Quality system to achieve 97% targeted outcomes
? Managed all Safety/OSHA processes and training to ensure compliance with all D
ivisions and reporting requirements.
2005-2006 Operations Manager ? Eastern Division
? New product line necessitated the need for expansion, established the Eastern
Division Facility
? Managed the move from conception through completion including, leasing contrac
t management, supply stream, employee impact via ?SWAT TEAM? engagement and all
logistics.
? Moved entire operation within a 48 hour period realizing virtually no down-tim
e and no interruption to customer on time delivery
? Member of ?PEP? (Performance = Profits) initiative to directly align workforce
and productivity improvements with P/L resulting in monthly compensation awards
to manufacturing employees
2004-2005 Operations Manager
Promoted to focus on establishing process improvements from one shift to an all
plant initiative.
? Designed and Implemented a single-piece flow line
? Redesigned new exhaust system resulting in cost savings and minimized exposure
? Worked collaboratively with suppliers to form a cell structure to increase flo
w
? Introduced a more ergonomically correct and efficient fabrication manufacturin
g line
? Designed training programs for all shifts and delivered hands-on program
2003-2004 - Production Supervisor
Accepted Contract Assignment to address need for additional shift and staffing t
o allow for a 24/7 environment for this 70M bedding company.
? Designed alternated schedule for 12 hr alternative work force
? Developed system to successfully pull ?individuals? into a prideful ?team? foc
used on optimizing manufacturing processes to become the support arm of the othe
r (2) shift operation.
? Successfully reduced absenteeism and turnover.
? Increased productivity levels by 30 % over 6 month timeframe
Consultant
2001-2003
Consultant to a private investment group in the development and application of m
icro-wave technology relative to sterilization for medical hazardous waste appli
cations.
? Engineered system
? Product and system tests of prototype, supporting documentation, presentations
Cober Electronics, Norwalk, CT
1999-2001- Customer Service Manager
? Managed world-wide customer service department. Responsible for the production
and installation of 500K microwave systems for customer base throughout the US
and International customers.
? Worked directly with the sales force to ensure specs were incorporated into va
rying models of the product line and implemented customer specific requirements
from change orders through delivery and installation.
? Responsible for all installation and training insuring customer acceptance at
sites.
1983-1999 ? Manufacturing Manager/Engineering
? Scheduled/Managed Sales Orders through Purchasing, Design Engineering, Vendors
, Manufacturing, Shipping and Receiving.
? Implemented assembly lines for 20% increase in through-put
? Designed stock room min/max levels and tracking system
? Standardized components for manufacturing and upgraded customer equipment
? Designed improved layout for electrical assembly areas workflow
? Implemented UL and CSA certifications for all product lines
? Designed improved layout for electrical assembly areas workflow
? Chosen to lead the relocation of the plant operations successfully coordinated
layout, transition plans and completed move of all depts. on time and within bu
dget without disruption to customer.
? Process Management ? Ability to separate/combine tasks into efficient work flo
w
1981-1983 ? Electro/Mechanical Technician
? Responsible for international service calls on components and processes to ens
ure up-time with customer base.
? Worked as liaison between sales and manufacturing to ensure client satisfactio
n. Designed training programs for customers to ensure safe and efficient usage
of the systems.
Perkin Elmer, Wilton, CT
1979-1981
Manufacturing Technician
Assembly of silicone wafer manufacturing equipment and quality control
? Improved assembly line to single-piece flow resulting in increased efficiency
Education: Bullard Havens Technical, Bpt, CT 1975-1976
Drafting/Machine Design
Bunnell High School, Stratford, CT 1971-1975
Systems: Microsoft Office Suite- Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
ERP ? Great Plains, Siemens TPM/PM Systems
Certifications: Toyota Production System
LEAN Manufacturing Processes ? Senseis Training
Visual Management Systems ? Leer Corporation
State Certification in LEAN Manufacturing Processes - CONNSTEP
Numerous Leadership Development Programs ? Kepnor Tregoe