Thomas (Tom) Lapp has a diverse and extensive work experience in various industries. Thomas (Tom) started their career as a Sales Engineer at Ingersoll Rand, where they engineered custom compressed air systems and achieved a 22% growth in territory sales. Thomas (Tom) then moved on to Atlas Copco Airpower as an Area Manager, responsible for designing and installing engineered compressed air systems and achieving a 10% growth in territory sales. At Henkel - Loctite, Tom worked as an Adhesives and Sealants Engineer, growing territory sales by 20%.
Tom then joined GE Silicones, where they held multiple roles including Distribution and Direct Account Manager, e-Business Leader, Six Sigma Black Belt, and Plant Manager. During their time at GE Silicones, Tom consistently achieved double-digit growth in sales territories, gained Cal/OSHA VPP Star Certification, and implemented process and quality improvements resulting in $4M in savings.
Afterwards, Tom worked at Centex Homes as a Division Manager, where they increased business unit profitability by 15% and decreased production cycle time by 20% through improved supply chain management and production controls. At GE Capital, they served as a General Manager, leading the division's largest equipment service business and restructuring it to align with company goals.
At Quidel, Tom held the positions of Director of Operations and Director of Systems Engineering. Thomas (Tom) managed an FDA regulated operation and successfully transferred operations to a new facility, achieving a 10% increase in sales. Thomas (Tom) also established processes for continuous monitoring of instrument field performance.
Currently, Tom is working at Carl Zeiss Meditec AG as the Senior Director of Operations. In this role, they manage various departments including Operations, Research and Development, Quality, Engineering, and Supply Chain. Thomas (Tom) has increased production by 100% and yield by 51% through resource utilization and process improvements. Thomas (Tom) has also developed and prioritized organizational objectives to support company goals.
Overall, Tom has demonstrated strong leadership skills, operational expertise, and a track record of driving growth and efficiency in various roles and industries.
Thomas (Tom) Lapp has a Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University. Thomas (Tom) also has a background in Computer Programming from Saddleback College. Additionally, they hold a Six Sigma Black Belt certification from General Electric Company.
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