Thomas Schütte
Toronto
Summary
Accomplished Director of Operations with extensive experience in overseeing production processes and driving operational excellence. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, consistently adapting to changing needs. Proven skills in process optimization, quality control, and strategic planning. Known for reliability, leadership, and effective communication.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Manufacturing
Blanco North America
05.2016 - Current
- Assembled a highly efficient management team to streamline processes and realize cost savings.
- Achieved productivity improvements by more than 5% annually,
- Increased and maintained OTIF deliveries at 95%
- Digitalization initiatives - launched MES to improve production accuracy throughout all departments.
- Spearheaded lean manufacturing initiatives to lower COGM
Senior Production /Senior Technical Manager
Blanco Canada
04.2007 - 04.2016
- Designed and developed a new generation of moulding equipment.
- Led teams in lean management initiatives to improve OEE and productivity.
- Promoted ongoing training and conducted regular workshops with direct reports.
Senior Production Manager
Benteler
06.2006 - 03.2007
- Secured on-time deliveries to Chrysler plant by increasing reliability of assembly lines and cross-training workforce (360 operators).
- Increased first yield and eliminated the accumulation of parts to be reworked.
Plant Manager
Eberspaecher North America
11.2002 - 05.2006
- Started up a Tier1 assembly plant (greenfield approach) for JIT delivery to the Chrysler plant.
- Designed layout of facility and oversaw installation of all equipment.
- Hired and trained staff.
- Launched products for Chrysler 300 platform successfully.
Plant Manager
Eberspaecher South Africa
10.1994 - 10.2002
- Successfully launched exhaust systems for Mercedes and BMW platforms (right hand drive).
Education
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
University of South Africa
Pretoria03-2001
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
Vanderbijlpark07-1991
Skills
- Collaborative Team Management
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Management
- Operational efficiency
- Technical aptitude
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Director of Manufacturing
Blanco North America
05.2016 - Current
Senior Production /Senior Technical Manager
Blanco Canada
04.2007 - 04.2016
Senior Production Manager
Benteler
06.2006 - 03.2007
Plant Manager
Eberspaecher North America
11.2002 - 05.2006
Plant Manager
Eberspaecher South Africa
10.1994 - 10.2002
Bachelor of Commerce - Business Management
University of South Africa
Bachelor of Mechanical Engineering -
Vaal University of Technology
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