Thomas Atkinson

About Thomas Atkinson

As a dynamic and results-driven executive, I excel in transforming complex strategies…

Experience

1. Senior Manager, Vdc & Construction Services

   Ferguson

   Apr 2017 — Present · US

   Create workflows, processes, and training to facilitate continuous improvement efforts. Steer strategic initiatives while modeling and influencing specifications to capture more branch-level sales. Demonstrate hands-on, lead-by-example leadership style, collaborating to execute strategies and deliverables. Advocate for training and development to empower employees and position for excellence and career advancement. Hired to serve as fabrication manager charged with launching fabrication distribution center in Fulton, MS; implemented equipment, hired teams, oversaw shop operations, and created processes to enable Ferguson to sell specialized product, achieving 300% in product sales growth and resolving skills gaps. Trained core startup team and developed unique, one-of-a-kind tooling to enhance offering to customers while allowing for reduced labor and material costs. Managed complex transition of quality control program to global ISO-9001 compliance, earning certification in 9 months; wrote extensive quality program and partnered with existing facilities to convert to ISO-9001 requirements while adhering to audit readiness guidelines.