Thomas Taylor

Thomas Taylor has a diverse work experience in operations and leadership roles.

Their most recent position was as the Operations Director at Ludlum Measurements, Inc., where they provided leadership to 135 employees and 8 direct reports. Thomas successfully rebuilt the operations management team and revived product lines in the Radiation Security Division, resulting in a 267% increase in annual revenue. Thomas also designed a rollout plan to improve the quality, reduce cost, and shorten lead-times of the top 100 products, and upgraded processes in the Paint and Anodizing departments through a capital project.

Prior to that, Thomas worked as the Director of Operations at Fountain People, Inc., overseeing a $10M budget, 80 employees, and 12 direct reports. Thomas negotiated and sourced overseas suppliers for two new product lines, significantly reducing costs. Thomas also championed modular automation control designs, achieving a 35% cost reduction using standard components.

As the Vice President of Operations at Stone Panels, Thomas led 80 employees and seven direct reports and was responsible for the full P&L. During their tenure, they grew production output from $18M to $26M.

Before that, Thomas served as the Director of Operations at B/E Aerospace, overseeing a $25M budget and 100 employees. Thomas played a crucial role in enabling the significant growth of the company, expanding from 85 to 1,100 employees and revenue from $10M to nearly $200M.

At Traulsen Refrigeration and Freezers, Thomas held multiple roles, including Business Unit Manager of the Special Products Division, Manufacturing Engineering Manager, and Manufacturing Engineer / Production Specialist. Thomas successfully launched the first business unit model for a $25M business segment, incorporating a cross-functional structure. Thomas also directed the selection and installation of $3.2M automated sheet metal equipment.

Overall, Thomas Taylor has demonstrated strong leadership and operational skills throughout their career, leading teams, implementing cost-saving measures, and driving growth in various industries.

Thomas Taylor has a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Engineering from The University of Texas at Arlington. In addition, they have attended the Center for Manufacturing Lean Executive Leadership Institute at the University of Kentucky and completed a program in Statistical Process Control (SPC) for Operators at Vought Aircraft.