Thad Shipman

Candidate Information

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +1 910 876 1188

Salary Expectation: TBD

Skills: Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Root Cause Analysis, Process Improvement, Production Management, Plant Management, Manufacturing, Inventory Control, Supply Chain, Logistics, SAP, ERP Systems, MRP, Forecasting, Budgeting, Financial Planning, Profit & Loss Management, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, HACCP, OSHA Compliance, Safety Management, Team Leadership, Training & Development, Supervising Experience, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Scheduling, Procurement, Purchasing, Shipping and Receiving, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft PowerPoint, QuickBooks, Data Analysis, Warehouse Management, Production Planning, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Conflict Management, Customer Service, Human Resources, Labor Cost Analysis, Employment & Labor Law, Typing, Computer Networking

Current Location: Bladenboro, NC 28320

Willing to Relocate?: NA

Relevant Experience: Thad Shipman brings over 20 years of experience in manufacturing and production management, with a strong focus on CNC operations, metal fabrication, and team leadership. He has held key roles such as Plant Manager, Production Manager, and Vice President, overseeing daily operations, planning, inventory, safety, and quality. His hands-on knowledge of CNC lasers, AutoCAD, lean principles, and ERP systems makes him highly relevant for plant-level leadership in a furniture or fabrication environment. Thad is based in Bladenboro, NC, near the Lumberton facility, and is familiar with managing production in fast-paced, multi-line environments.

Work Authorization: US

Highlights: At Union Corrugating in Fayetteville, NC, Thad managed full daily line operations, production planning, inventory, and logistics, aligning well with the operational responsibilities of the Plant Manager role.

As owner of Bladen Fabricators, LLC, he supervised custom metal fabrication projects, including CNC programming and operation of plasma and turret presses, directly relevant to furniture production with similar tooling.

During his time at Columbus Industries, he programmed and operated CNC lasers and presses for military contracts, gaining deep hands-on experience in high-specification, quality-driven production environments.

At Taylor Manufacturing, Thad progressed from Inventory Control to Vice President/Plant Manager, overseeing manufacturing, budgeting, procurement, and quality. He managed CNC operations and led cross-functional teams, setting production schedules and ensuring cost-effective output in a multi-departmental setting.

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