THOMAS R. HADDIX
BACKGROUND SUMMARY Facilities management professional with extensive experience in nuclear and automotive industries. Supervised the overhaul, repair, modification, finance, quality, preventative and predictive maintenance development, and management of many maintenance divisions. A team leader who sets and accomplishes goals. Known for excellent problem solving skills and ability to envision solutions to major issues. Ability to interpret and follow through; responsible and efficient with outstanding interpersonal communication skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
FORD MOTOR COMPANY, Dearborn, MI1997 2008 Global automotive industry leader. Facilities Supervisor, Woodhaven Stamping Plant, Woodhaven, MI 2002 2008 Managed a skilled trade facilities group of 35 including custodial workers. Responsible for the cleaning and maintenance of the buildings, grounds and new machinery installations. Supervised power plant employees in maintaining plant functions.
Provided leadership and expertise to electricians, pipe fitters, and power service in maintaining plant equipment and building maintenance. Made sure that preventative maintenance and corrective work orders were completed as scheduled by reviewing daily audits and procedures. Insured team followed Energy Control Power Lockout safety procedures and work practices including OSHA regulations by holding daily toolbox meetings and safety talks. Achieved outstanding safety record; not one reportable accident under my tenure. Maintained quality and safety of plant operations with 50% reduction in manpower. Attained Six Sigma Green Belt certification. CPR Safety Certified
Maintenance / Production Supervisor / Engineer, Paint Department, Lincoln Assembly, Wixom, MI 2001 2002 Managed and supervised a skilled trades crew including cleaners and custodial workers in an assembly plant. Followed EPA rules and regulations concerning paint emissions. Supervised power service employees in maintaining the power plant.
Provided leadership and expertise in the area of cleaning and maintaining plant equipment and building maintenance in the paint shop. Significantly dropped rerun count of repainted cars. Improved average of 40 cars and saved approximately $10,000 per shift by adding better lighting and holding employees accountable for quality. Worked with chief engineer to prevent no-reads and smooth out the bottlenecks that enhanced First Time Through by canvassing conveyor system in Paint Department. Selected to write projects, secured funds, and followed through with engineering changes that eliminated downtime and resulted in cost savings for department. Recognized by management for ability to develop tools and systems that considerably reduced plant downtime.
Hourly Production 1997 2000 Operate machinery/welder.
DTE ENERGY COMPANY, Detroit, MI1977 1989 and 1991 1996 Provider of electric and natural gas services to Michigan businesses and homes.
Carpenter Foreman/Carpenter, Enrico Fermi II, Newport, MI Provided leadership in building maintenance and modifications.
Furnished expertise and guidance during the building and repair functions. Recognized for outstanding work during an outage. Work completed on time and under budget. Promoted from apprentice to journeyman to supervisor. Supervised many different unionized trade groups.
M & M HAMBURGERS AND PIZZA, M & M APARTMENTS Flat Rock, MI 1989 1999 Local eatery that provided customers with top notch service and food items.
Owner/ Operator Supervise and train employees.
Maintained payroll, budget, inventory levels, maintenance and ensured all administrative duties were handled properly. Maintained apartment building. Handled rental agreements, cleaning contracts, administrative costs.
EDUCATION
MBA, Leadership Studies, Baker College, Auburn Hills, MI2002 BS, Industrial Management, Baker College, Auburn Hills, MI1999 Journeyman, United Brotherhood of Joiners and Carpenters of Michigan, Detroit, MI1977
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
Electrical Arc Flash Training Confined Space Approver Six Sigma Green Belt Certified CPR Safety Certificate Hazardous Waste Training Infectious Disease Training
MEMBERSHIPS/LICENSE
United Brotherhood of Joiners and Carpenters of America1977 Present
Food Server License ( Wayne County Health Department ) 1989-Present
Confined Space Approver ( University of Michigan Dearborn ) 2005
AWARDS
Patent 7,185,654 awarded by the U.S. Patent Office Washington DC2007
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