Tom Riner
About Tom Riner
Tom Riner serves as the Senior Director of Operations for Forum Energy Technologies in Saudi Arabia, having previously held various leadership roles within the company. His extensive background in operations and supply chain management spans over two decades, with significant contributions to process improvement and productivity enhancements.
Current Role at Forum Energy Technologies
Tom Riner serves as the Senior Director of Operations in Saudi Arabia at Forum Energy Technologies. He has held this position since 2023, working from Dammam, Eastern Saudi Arabia. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing operational strategies and ensuring efficient processes within the region.
Previous Positions at Forum Energy Technologies
Prior to his current role, Tom Riner held several positions at Forum Energy Technologies. He served as Corporate Supply Chain Director from 2022 to 2023, Director of Operations from 2020 to 2023, and Vice President of Operations from 2015 to 2017. His tenure at the company has spanned various operational and supply chain roles, contributing to the company's growth and efficiency.
Educational Background
Tom Riner has a strong educational foundation in engineering and business. He earned a Master of Science in Manufacturing Management from Kettering University from 1995 to 1998. He also holds an MBA from Rice Business - Jones Graduate School of Business, completed between 2017 and 2019. Additionally, he studied Industrial Engineering at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and Millikin University, as well as Computer Science at Carnegie Mellon University.
Process Improvement Initiatives
Throughout his career, Tom Riner has implemented various process improvement initiatives. He established a bid feedback loop to enhance pricing strategies, which led to increased bookings and revenue in Saudi Arabia. He also eliminated false bottlenecks and introduced an incentive program that boosted output by over 50%. His redesign of fixturing improved productivity by 33% and reduced defects for a key customer product.
Experience in Manufacturing and Operations
Tom Riner has extensive experience in manufacturing and operations across multiple industries. He has worked with both high-volume automotive components and low-volume engineered-to-order products. His expertise includes creating U-shaped cells for manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and quality control, as well as collaborating with local management to pass customer trials, improving market competitiveness.