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Thomas Murphy

Operations Procurement at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Steelcase</span>
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Seasoned operations and supply chain professional with 30+ years of experience in managing manufacturing operations and supply chain management.
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Thomas Murphy is a seasoned operations and supply chain professional with over 30 years of experience in managing manufacturing operations, supply chain management, and new business development. He has held various leadership positions in companies such as Steelcase, Mastercraft Fabrics LLC/Joan Fabrics, Collins and Aikman, Inc, and West Point Pepperell/Glen Raven Mills. Murphy holds a Bachelor's Degree in Apparel and Textile Manufacture from Clemson University and various professional development courses. With expertise in space planning, interior design, sales management, strategic planning, account management, inventory management, project management, and operations management, Murphy is well-equipped to lead organizations in achieving their goals. Currently, he serves as the Procurement Lead at Steelcase, where he oversees the procurement of raw materials, quality, delivery reliability, and new product development.

Experience

  • Steelcase
    • Operations Procurement
      • Aug 2007 - Present

      Currently the Procurement Lead acting as as conduit between the manufacturing floor and over 100 domestic and foreign raw material suppliers. This includes quality, delivery reliability and new product development. Work with suppliers on Kaizan improvement projects, 8 Step Root Cause/Corrective ...

  • Mastercraft Fabrics LLC/Joan Fabrics
    • Yarn Purchasing Manager
      • Dec 1996 - Jul 2007

      Responsible for procurement of yarn for both fabric manufacturing plants and yarn dyeing facilities. Involved in contract negotiations as well as a conduit between manufacturing and suppliers on quality, reliability and pricing.

  • Collins and Aikman, Inc
    • Shift Manager
      • Dec 1992 - Dec 1996

      Managed safety and production of various shifts in Warp Preparation and Specialty Yarn manufacturing areas. This included working directly with fabric design staff on color matching and implementation of ISO9000 quality system.

  • West Point Pepperell/Glen Raven Mills
    • Anderson, South Carolina
    • Production Manager
      • Nov 1978 - Jun 1992
      • Anderson, South Carolina

      Managed safety and production on both a shift and department level in yarn manufacturing areas. Oversaw installation of new equipment and SPC quality system.

Education

  • 1975 - 1977
    Clemson University
  • 1974 - 1975
    Brevard College
  • Guilford Technical Community College
  • Isothermal Community College

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