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Brian (Jake) Buckner

Supervisor
Trenton

Summary

Experienced leader in coaching and teaching seeking new opportunities to expand skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational abilities, adept at managing multiple projects simultaneously. Eager to leverage strengths to drive success and contribute positively to a dynamic team environment.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4047
4047
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Process Coach

Ford Motor Company
01.2025 - Current
  • Performed regular audits on safety protocols, maintaining a high standard of compliance throughout the facility.
  • Mentor Team Leaders and Team Members in maintaining daily and weekly responsibilities for better workforce performance.
  • Reduced lead times with streamlined workflows, improving customer satisfaction levels.
  • Collaborated with engineering and quality teams for process improvements, increasing product quality and reliability.

8 Speed Assembly Group Leader 2nd shift

GM Toledo Transmission Plant
07.2024 - 12.2024
  • Responsible for a team of 45 hourly employees
  • Meet the daily build schedule.
  • Responsible for weekly layered audits, SOT audits and GMS implementation amongst team
  • Work on continuous improvement opportunities with the team leaders and get support from the support organizations when issues need to be escalated.
  • Coach and teach team leaders daily on their level 5 boards to align their goals with the BPD process.
  • Responsible for hourly Kronos on absentee and overtime codes.
  • Utilize PM&C to track JPH and create problem solving document to resolve any issues.
  • Facilitate the repairs of all out of process repairs on Mainline, Case sub and Button Up.
  • Report out PPS and downtown data daily to the staff at the 10:30pm meeting.
  • Work cross-functionally with material department to ensure parts are delivered from suppliers on time to my area to meet our daily build targets.
  • Utilized SOS, JES, and JIT process to achieve team flexibility and 100% rotation.
  • Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
  • Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.

Autonomous Vehicle Group Leader

GM Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant
01.2022 - 07.2024
  • Responsible for a team of 9 hourly employees
  • Meet the daily build schedule.
  • Responsible for weekly layered audits, SOT audits and GMS implementation amongst team
  • Work on continuous improvement opportunities with the team leaders and get support from the support organizations when issues need to be escalated.
  • Coach and teach team leaders daily on their level 5 boards to align their goals with the BPD process.
  • Responsible for hourly Kronos and absentee codes
  • Utilize GSIP to track DRR and DRL and create problem solving document to resolve.
  • Facilitate the repairs of all out of process repairs in AV daily.
  • Report out AV data daily to the staff at the 7am Daily Production meeting.
  • Work cross-functionally with material department to ensure parts are delivered from suppliers on time to my area to meet our daily build targets.
  • Communicate with DRE's to report any delays on material that will prevent AV from missing deadlines to customers.
  • Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.

Body Shop Group Leader 1st shift

GM Lake Orion Assembly
03.2020 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for a team of 18 hourly employees
  • Meet the daily build schedule.
  • Responsible for weekly layered audits supporting TIP activities and GMS implementation amongst team
  • Work on continuous improvement opportunities from the team leaders and get support from the support organizations when issues need to be escalated.
  • Coach and teach team leaders daily on their level 5 boards to align their goals with the BPD process
  • Responsible for hourly Kronos and absentee codes
  • Utilize GSIP to track DRR and DRL and create problem solving document to resolve
  • Facilitate the repairs of all out of process car repairs in body shop daily.
  • Report out FTQ, ELPO, and DRR data weekly to the staff at the 5F meeting.
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.

GSC Group Leader 2nd shift

GM Romulus Powertrain
09.2018 - 03.2020
  • Responsible for a team of 11 hourly employees
  • Responsible for daily schedule set up for material delivery to the assembly line
  • Daily allocation of manpower to cover absentees
  • Ensure that employees are aware of assignments and ensure that we are on task for completion
  • Daily administration of hourly Kronos and absentee coding
  • Attended assembly's start of shift and end of shift meeting to communicate and follow up on any items that needed corrective actions put in place.

Per Diem Maintenance Group Leader and Construction Crew 2nd Shift

GM Detroit/Hamtramck
03.2018 - 09.2018
  • Responsible for a team of 11 hourly employees
  • Daily allocation of manpower to cover absentees
  • Ensure that employees are aware of assignments and ensure that we are on task for completion
  • Initiated and sign off on maintenance pre task plans on every job
  • Responsible for completing PM's, CM's, equipment repair and emergency repair tickets through the Maximo process
  • Daily administration of hourly Kronos and absentee coding

Per Diem Group Leader (Body Shop) 1st and 2nd Shift

GM Detroit/Hamtramck
02.2016 - 12.2017
  • Responsible for a team of 21 hourly employees
  • Meet the daily build schedule.
  • Responsible for weekly layered audits supporting TIP activities and GMS implementation amongst team
  • Work on continuous improvement opportunities from the team leaders and get support from the support organizations when issues need to be escalated.
  • Coach and teach team leaders daily on their level 5 boards to align their goals with the BPD process
  • Responsible for hourly GMTKS and absentee codes
  • Utilized GSIP to track DRR and DRL and create problem solving document to resolve

Team Leader 1st shift GA1

GM Detroit/Hamtramck
12.2011 - 02.2016
  • Responsible for a team of eight hourly employees
  • Facilitated weekly team meetings focusing on Safety, Quality, Through Put, and
  • Implemented Continuous Improvement ideas
  • Responsible for daily use of GMS principles utilizing PMP checks, rotation logs, weekly sot's, layered audits, and problem-solving activities
  • Utilized GSIP to identify issues with DRR and DRL
  • Utilized SOS, JES, and JIT process to achieve team flexibility and 100% rotation.
  • Responsible for managing daily activities for eight team members
  • Responsible for weekly payroll and managing scheduled vacations
  • Established relationship with suppliers to order all required material

Education

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Phoenix University College
Phoenix, United States
05-2026

Associates - Business Administration

Wayne County Community College
09-2018

Environmental protection agency license - undefined

Northwestern Technology

Heating and cooling certification - undefined

Northwestern Technology

Skills

Skill development strategies

Cross-functional coordination

Team facilitation

Teamwork and collaboration

Time management

Problem-solving abilities

Coaching techniques

Multitasking Abilities

Excellent communication

Time management abilities

Verbal and written communication

Critical thinking

Timeline

Process Coach

Ford Motor Company
01.2025 - Current

8 Speed Assembly Group Leader 2nd shift

GM Toledo Transmission Plant
07.2024 - 12.2024

Autonomous Vehicle Group Leader

GM Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant
01.2022 - 07.2024

Body Shop Group Leader 1st shift

GM Lake Orion Assembly
03.2020 - 01.2022

GSC Group Leader 2nd shift

GM Romulus Powertrain
09.2018 - 03.2020

Per Diem Maintenance Group Leader and Construction Crew 2nd Shift

GM Detroit/Hamtramck
03.2018 - 09.2018

Per Diem Group Leader (Body Shop) 1st and 2nd Shift

GM Detroit/Hamtramck
02.2016 - 12.2017

Team Leader 1st shift GA1

GM Detroit/Hamtramck
12.2011 - 02.2016

Environmental protection agency license - undefined

Northwestern Technology

Heating and cooling certification - undefined

Northwestern Technology

Bachelor's - Business Administration

Phoenix University College

Associates - Business Administration

Wayne County Community College

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