Bruce Thomas
About Bruce Thomas
Bruce Thomas is a Senior Production Manager at Milliken & Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in production management, having previously held positions at Simmons Bedding Company and Milliken & Company, where he implemented lean manufacturing techniques and led significant process improvements.
Current Role at Milliken & Company
Bruce Thomas serves as the Senior Production Manager at Milliken & Company in Alma, Georgia. He has held this position since 2019, contributing to the company's production operations. His responsibilities include overseeing production processes, ensuring quality standards, and implementing strategies to enhance operational efficiency.
Previous Experience at Simmons Bedding Company
Prior to his current role, Bruce Thomas worked at Simmons Bedding Company as a Production Manager from 2009 to 2018 in Waycross, Georgia. In this capacity, he managed production activities and led teams to optimize manufacturing processes. He also held the position of Assistant Production Manager at Simmons Company from 2006 to 2009.
Experience at Milliken & Company
Bruce Thomas has extensive experience at Milliken & Company, having worked there in various roles since 1993. He served as a Spun/Nonwoven Production Facilitator from 1993 to 2005 and as a Quality Control Technician from 1999 to 2002. His tenure at Milliken has been marked by significant contributions to production efficiency and quality control.
Education and Training
Bruce Thomas studied Operations Management and Supervision at Albany Technical College, where he earned an Associate’s Degree from 2016 to 2018. He also completed his secondary education at Bacon County High School from 1987 to 1991. His educational background supports his expertise in production management.
Achievements in Production Management
Throughout his career, Bruce Thomas has achieved notable milestones in production management. He implemented lean manufacturing techniques at Milliken & Company, which significantly reduced waste and improved efficiency. In 2022, he led a team that achieved a record production output, surpassing previous benchmarks. Additionally, he played a key role in a process improvement initiative that resulted in a 15% increase in production capacity.