Anthony Dexter
Mercedes Benz U.S. International
Calera,AL
21
years of professional experience
Dedicated Production Team Leader with over 13 years of experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles. Skilled in developing training programs and fostering collaboration among teams to achieve operational excellence and ensure adherence to quality standards.
Work History
Production Team Leader
13 Years 3 Months- Led team in implementing lean manufacturing principles, enhancing efficiency across production lines.
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Developed and executed training programs for new team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between departments to streamline workflow and resolve operational challenges.
- Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on any identified issues during quality inspections, taking corrective action promptly.
- Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
- Assessed and addressed production bottlenecks, improving overall manufacturing efficiency.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
Production Team Member
8 Years 1 Month- Met or exceeded daily production goals through diligent work ethic and effective teamwork strategies.
- Ensured product quality by conducting thorough inspections at various stages of the production process.
- Minimized production errors through strict attention to detail and quality control measures.
- Implemented 5S methodology to maintain an organized workspace that facilitated efficient task completion.
- Minimized safety hazards and kept work areas inspection-ready by consistently picking up trash and excess materials.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Education
GED
Skills
Quality assurance
Defect identification
Root cause analysis
Continuous improvements
Production deadline management
Worker training
Personnel management
Team motivation
Work scheduling
Time management
Task prioritization
Detail-oriented approach
Collaboration skills
Teamwork and communication
Critical thinking
Timeline
Production Team Leader
Mercedes Benz U.S. International
03.2013 - 06.2026Read More
Production Team Member
Mercedes Benz U.S. International
02.2005 - 03.2013Read More
James H. Faulkner State Community College
GED
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