R. Scott Thomes, Partner

Senior Lean Consultant

 

Summary:      Kanban implementation, and cellular manufacturing training, design and implementation. Has successfully completed several JIT Lean Kanban Kaizan implementations in factories located in the U. S. and Europe. A seasoned practitioner of the Value Stream mapping process tool VSM.

 

Areas of Expertise:

·     Continuous Improvement and 5S Facilitation

·     Training and Development

·     Metallurgical Preparation and Characterization

·     Metallurgical Documentation and Implementation of Standard Operating Procedures

 

Certifications: FAA Welder

 Continuous Improvement Facilitator (over 320 hours of advanced training)

 

Education:      A.O.S. Manufacturing Production Technology, Mohawk Valley CC, Utica, NY
                         Metallurgical Engineering courses, Mohawk Valley CC, Utica, NY
                         Metallographic Consulting Services, Arthur R. Geary, President
 

 

Experience:     1999-2001- Present President of Lean Manufacturing Practices


                         1991-1999 Metallurgical Lab Supervisor, CI Facilitator, Engineering Technician, Calibration Technician, AAR Engine

                         Component Services., Frankfort, NY


                         1990-1991 Machinist, Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co., Utica, NY


                         1988-1989 Manufacturing Technician, General Electric Co., Utica, NY
 

Affiliations:     ASM International (American Society of Materials)        

                          PSS International (Plasma Spray Society)