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Thomas Lockert

Edmonton,AB

Summary

Proactive Car Coordinator and Materials Manager with extensive experience in managing inbound and outbound cars, inventory audits, and safety stock levels. Skilled in interdepartmental collaboration, railcar repair, and regulatory compliance inspections. Bringing strong organizational skills and a commitment to improving operations.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Car Coordinator

Procor Limited
08.2014 - 02.2022

Responsible for Inbound and Outbound cars

Dealing with Sales staff

Dealing with customers

Keeping supervisors informed of repair requirements

Dealing with railroads

Ensuring cars are released to the correct location


Materials Manager

Procor Limited
07.2000 - 07.2014
  • Conducted regular inventory audits to maintain accurate stock levels and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
  • Monitored safety stock levels and established order policies to balance inventory availability with minimal investment.
  • Managed subordinates and gave directives, drafted schedules and comprehensively evaluated performance.
  • Maintained material control and information systems, supporting manufacturing and balancing inventory surpluses with customer demand.
  • Purchased indirect manufacturing supplies, administrative support materials and packaging to comprehensively build multifaceted production lifecycles.
  • Improved warehouse efficiency with the introduction of an advanced storage and retrieval system.

Inspector

Procor Limited
07.1985 - 06.2000
  • Prepared reports detailing findings of inspections, investigations, and tests.
  • Ensured compliance with industry regulations through meticulous attention to detail during inspections.
  • Upheld codes and regulations governing materials, processes, and procedures.
  • Delivered detailed reports on findings from inspections, helping stakeholders understand areas requiring attention or improvement in order to maintain regulatory compliance.
  • Mentored junior inspectors, sharing industry expertise to enhance their skills and abilities in performing thorough inspections.
  • Examined products for imperfections and defects.

Car Repair

Procor Limited
08.1980 - 06.1985

Worked in various departments repairing railcars as per the work order,

Was in Main shop, exterior painting and tank car cleaning.

Education

No Degree - Engineering Design

NAIT
Edmonton, AB

High School Diploma -

Bonnie Doon Composite High
Edmonton, AB
06.1978

Skills

  • Organizational Skills
  • Customer service
  • Railcar knowledge
  • Documentation proficiency
  • Scheduling
  • Interdepartmental Collaboration

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Car Coordinator

Procor Limited
08.2014 - 02.2022

Materials Manager

Procor Limited
07.2000 - 07.2014

Inspector

Procor Limited
07.1985 - 06.2000

Car Repair

Procor Limited
08.1980 - 06.1985

No Degree - Engineering Design

NAIT

High School Diploma -

Bonnie Doon Composite High
Thomas Lockert