Andrew Costello
Georgetown,KY
Summary
Seasoned Team Leader bringing demonstrated safety management and performance optimization skills gained during experience in production settings. Deliver in-depth training and mentoring to help each improve abilities and advance work quality. Dependable, hardworking and level-headed in addressing diverse problems.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paint Shop Production Team Leader
Toyota Motors Manufacturing - Lexus Division
2015.04 - Current
- Created and maintained daily and weekly reports for upper management.
- Scheduled and oversaw maintenance, repair and installation activities.
- Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.
- Utilized proper tools and materials to adhere to safety guidelines.
- Ensured Team adherence to Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost and Development.
- Responsible for continuous improvement activities to ensure best methods for production and safety were being utilized.
- Responsible for realigning team to QMS standards for cost and waste management,.
- Responsible for Root Cause analysis to determined origin of quality issues for resolution.
- Responsible for team training and motivation to meet production demand.
Lead Service Driver
AAA-Allied Group
2010.03 - 2015.04
- Communicated regularly with dispatcher for service route details and changes.
- Developed strong customer base through efficient and reliable service.
- Completed daily pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections.
- Identified customers' needs and provided information on appropriate products in effort to promote cross-selling.
- Managed equipment inventory to prevent over/under ordering to maximize sales efficiency and minimize waste with over 98% accuracy.
- Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve roadside breakdowns.
- Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
- Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
- Processed customer payments and kept accurate financial records.
Education
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
Clarksburg, WV05.2005
Skills
- Professional Development
- Team Communication
- Organizational Standards
- Team Meetings
- Team Development
- Improve Employee Performance
- Lean Production Knowledge
- Kaizen Training (Continuous Improvement)
- Root Cause Analysis
- Production Management
- Proficiency With Microsoft Office Products
Accomplishments
- Achieved streamlined production by introducing an automated line for Two-Toned Camry production.
- Achieved total certification for all processes within the Lexus Pre-Assembly Group for Paint Shop
- Successfully implemented QMS standards for Lexus Pre-Assembly.
- Led multiple quality circles, resulting in process and production improvements
- Developed multiple training schedules for Team Member development, resulting in fully certified Team Members with no impact to production targets
- Resolved multiple Major Paint Quality Issues using root cause analysis
Certification
- Trained to company standard for Toyota Production System (Lean Business model)
- Certified Quality Circle Leader
- Trained in Kaizen Mindset (Continuous Improvement Method)
- Trained in Quality Control to Lexus Standards
- Trained in Team Member Training and Development to Lexus Standards
- Trained in COHE (Control of Hazardous Energy)
- Trained in QMS (Quality Management Systems)
- Trained in FMDS (Floor Management Development System)
- Trained in KPI Management (Key Performance Indicators)
Timeline
Paint Shop Production Team Leader
Toyota Motors Manufacturing - Lexus Division
2015.04 - Current
Lead Service Driver
AAA-Allied Group
2010.03 - 2015.04
High School Diploma -
Liberty High School
- Trained to company standard for Toyota Production System (Lean Business model)
- Certified Quality Circle Leader
- Trained in Kaizen Mindset (Continuous Improvement Method)
- Trained in Quality Control to Lexus Standards
- Trained in Team Member Training and Development to Lexus Standards
- Trained in COHE (Control of Hazardous Energy)
- Trained in QMS (Quality Management Systems)
- Trained in FMDS (Floor Management Development System)
- Trained in KPI Management (Key Performance Indicators)
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