Brian Holloway
Charlotte
Summary
Dedicated team leader with extensive manufacturing experience focused on achieving operational excellence and safety compliance. Proven ability to inspire teams through effective communication and strategic workforce scheduling, ensuring productivity meets and exceeds production goals.
Overview
1
1
Certification
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
PSI
Charlotte
04.2020 - Current
- Coordinated workforce scheduling and strategically assigned employees to align with monthly production targets, enhancing overall productivity.
- Provided daily coaching, performance feedback, and employee development to improve individual and team performance.
- Motivated teams by setting clear expectations, recognizing achievements, and fostering accountability to promote a high-performance culture.
- Led daily Tier meetings to communicate production goals, safety updates, and operational priorities.
- Conducted routine safety walks and partnered with the Safety team to maintain OSHA-compliant workplace standards.
- Collaborated with Human Resources, Safety, and Site Management to support daily operations and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Interviewed, hired, onboarded, and trained new employees and supervisors.
- Maintained a hands-on leadership approach by assisting on the production floor to resolve issues and support production demands.
- Implemented 5S methodology to improve workplace organization and efficiency. and continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, organization, and workplace safety.
- Resolved employee conflicts professionally while fostering a positive, respectful, and high-performing work environment.
- Applied strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to identify operational challenges and implement effective solutions.
- Utilized Epicor ERP to manage production scheduling, inventory, reporting, and operational workflows.
- Led by example through professionalism, accountability, and a commitment to operational excellence.
Team Leader/Supervisor
Eaton
Asheville
05.2005 - 04.2021
- Lead Daily Tier Board meetings with my team.
- Put employees in position to hit daily goals.
- Encouraged team engagement in continuous improvement initiatives and safety practices.
- Led safety talks with team to promote workplace awareness and hazard identification.
- Conducted daily safety walks to identify potential hazards in the workplace.
- Lead 5s events.
- Tracked and managed inventory levels, maintaining optimal supplies for operations.
- Worked close with Engineers, and Human Resource team.
- Attend weekly production meetings
- Worked in all areas of the plant when we were short handed.
- Gave each employee reviews.
- Assisted in various departments during staffing shortages.
Coordinator
TJ Maxx
Asheville
11.2002 - 05.2003
- Oversaw store floor activities to enhance customer experience.
- Processed customer transactions at service desk for efficient checkout.
- Assisted customers with loading merchandise into vehicles for a seamless purchase experience.
- Organized department shelves and displays to ensure a visually appealing shopping environment.
- Managed end cap themes on the floor.
- Cashier, and was over the layaway department.
Education
Associate in Arts (AA) - Science and Management
Colorado Technical University
Colorado Springs, CO03-2020
Skills
- Workforce Scheduling
- Production Supervision
- Epicor ERP
- Continuous improvement
- Process Improvement
- Operational Excellence
- Team Leadership
- Employee coaching
- Performance Management
- Interviewing & Hiring
- Safety & OSHA Compliance
- Conflict Resolution
- Problem Solving
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Communication
Certification
- Driver's License
- First Aid Certification, 01/01/29
- CPR Certification, 01/01/29
- Forklift Certified, 05/01/24, Stand up forklift, Scissor lift, Sit down forklift
- IPC-610 Certification
- Pallet Jack Certification
- Forklift Certification
Additional Information - Authorized To Work
US for any employer
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Team Leader
PSI
04.2020 - Current
Team Leader/Supervisor
Eaton
05.2005 - 04.2021
Coordinator
TJ Maxx
11.2002 - 05.2003
Associate in Arts (AA) - Science and Management
Colorado Technical University