Dewey Harris
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Directed teams in a unionized manufacturing environment to meet and exceed cost, schedule, quality, and safety targets. Championed initiatives that fostered collaboration and high performance among team members. Pursued leadership opportunities within a major manufacturing company to drive operational excellence and product quality.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Distribution Manager
Ford Motors High Velocity Distribution Center
Roanoke, TX
03.2025 - 10.2025
- Manage UAW hourly workforce responsible for all warehousing operations: Receiving, Stockkeeping, Replenishment, Picking, Inventory Control, Claims and Shipping. (Mainly Supervising Inbound Material)
- Responsible for delivering objectives related to safety, cleanliness, quality, cost and productivity.
- Interact with other salary employees, UAW and suppliers to deliver successful results.
- Carry out Company practice/policy in the areas of work standards, discipline, training and personnel administration.
- Maintain a positive working relationship with UAW employees and Leadership, including fair and equal administration of the contract.
- Facilitate crew meetings.
- Lead CIP(Continuous Improvement Process), safety, Ergo teams.
Reconditioning Manager- Detail, Detail IR and Photo
Carvana
Blue Mound, TX
10.2023 - 03.2025
- Directly supervises Associates of the Detail, Photo and Detail IR departments.
- Responsible for the effective use of personnel via motivation & training, material, and equipment to achieve production deadlines.
- Plan and coordinate the distribution of labor, adjusting work assignments and responding to fluctuating production needs.
- Manage daily labor efficiencies, downtime, scrap, part quality, payroll, break schedules, and vacations for the shift.
- Achieve production schedules and product requirements by applying lean manufacturing/synchronous principles with emphasis on variation reduction, control costs, and achieve productivity improvements.
- Automotive production style facility. Ensuring we complete our daily production targets using lean manufacturing.
Sabbatical
Fort Worth, Texas
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Surgery & Paternal Leave
Lead Production Supervisor - General Assembly & Automotive Body Shop
General Motors
Arlington, Texas
01.2012 - 08.2021
- Direct supervisor over 140 union employees and oversight of manpower including set-up and timekeeping.
- Knowledge and communication of Continuous Improvement Processes (CIP) and Throughput Improvement Process (TIP).
- Interpret engineering drawings and blueprints to set work stations to Global Manufacturing Systems (GMS) standard.
- Leads GMS processes and serves as resource supporting launch/pilot activities in assigned areas.
- Utilized Lean Manufacturing to improve production cost and reduce waste through COMMWIP. [Correction (Defects); Over Production; Motion; Material (Transportation); Waiting; Inventory; Processing (overprocessing)]
- Maintains awareness of quality standards, and communicates department quality goals, and leverages resources to solve issues.
- Understands and consistently administer the National and Local Agreements between General Motors and the UAW Union.
Education
High School Diploma - General Studies
Roseville High School
Roseville, MI06.2002
Skills
Implemented best practices in general manufacturing to enhance operational efficiency
Oversaw team operations and ensured adherence to company policies
Oversaw safety management protocols to ensure compliance with industry standards
Executed critical decision-making processes to drive strategic initiatives
Facilitated effective problem resolution strategies to enhance operational efficiency
Demonstrated proficiency in conveying information clearly and persuasively
Assisted in identifying areas for process enhancement Supported teams in executing improvement initiatives Contributed to achieving operational efficiency
Cultivated strong inter-personal relationships to enhance team collaboration
Assisted in organizing and executing competitive events to enhance team skills and performance Supported team members in achieving project goals through collaboration and communication Contributed to the development of strategies for effective competition participation
Assisted clients in identifying their real estate needs Supported property showings and open houses to facilitate client engagement Provided administrative support to enhance team efficiency
Demonstrated consistent achievement of goals through strategic planning and execution
Demonstrated flexibility in adjusting to changing priorities and environments
Assisted in developing software applications to meet user needs Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues Supported project completion by adhering to deadlines and quality standards
Assisted users with O365 applications including Outlook, Word, and Excel Supported team members in utilizing software features effectively Provided troubleshooting for common issues encountered in O365 tools
Administered Kronos system for efficient timekeeping and payroll management
Assisted teams in managing project timelines and deliverables Supported project coordination to meet objectives Contributed to effective communication among team members
Interpreted and analyzed blueprints to ensure accurate project execution
Executed tasks to ensure operational efficiency and productivity
Gallup Strengths
- Competition
- Relator
- Achiever
- Adaptability
- Developer
Timeline
Distribution Manager
Ford Motors High Velocity Distribution Center
03.2025 - 10.2025
Reconditioning Manager- Detail, Detail IR and Photo
Carvana
10.2023 - 03.2025
Sabbatical
08.2021 - 10.2023
Lead Production Supervisor - General Assembly & Automotive Body Shop
General Motors
01.2012 - 08.2021
High School Diploma - General Studies
Roseville High School