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Will Tomlinson
Program Details Supply Chain Supervisor
M A K E S A DIFFER ENCE
Pemko Manufacturing
Creating a chain of support for one another
Supply chain difficulties have “I start the day by touching base with take lightly, and recognize as they
strive to do their best work each day.
become a famous business symptom the receiving employees to see if “The receiving department gets a
2022 Winners last few years. While many factors, “Then the day starts, I can bounce lot of attention due to the fact that
of the COVID-19 pandemic over the
there is any they need, any updates
they may have, or any help they need
throughout the day,” Will explains.
including shortages and price surges,
everything in the plant starts there.
are largely uncontrollable, difference-
Due to this the quality, the accuracy
from helping set up various machines
making staff in the supply chain
of everything that is done must be
department can help quell some
consistent and of high quality.
or an alternate part for a shortage.
issues. For Pemko Manufacturing to helping find an alternative supplier The workload in this department
in Memphis, TN, Supply Chain I bounce around the facility all fluctuates day-to-day, moving
Supervisor Will Tomlinson is one of throughout the day helping answer from days where over 100 skids of
those difference-makers. questions or find solutions to material are received, to days where
Most of Will’s day revolves around whatever current issue has come up.” less than 25 are received. No matter
support: supporting his team in the Everyone at Pemko depends on the the circumstances, the Receiving
manufacturing departments, and efficiency of Will and his team, as they department continues to perform to
supporting the many moving parts are tasked with providing the whole a high standard.”
of the supply chain. plant with the tools and resources Outside of work, Will enjoys spending
they need to get their jobs done. time with his wife and children.
This is a responsibility that they do not
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