Chad Whitaker
Chattanooga,TN
Summary
14+ years of automotive experience
Proficient in all FIS and FIS related applications
Eager to share knowledge and invest into my colleagues to build a better team
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Control Specialist
VWGoA
Chattanooga, TN
03.2020 - Current
- Facilitated seamless transitions during product changeovers by developing comprehensive plans and checklists.
- Developed detailed production reports to provide valuable insights for decision-making and process improvement.
- AQMC coordinator since 2018. Maintaining all process documentation. Annual review of documents and monthly meetings
- Handling the tracking and transportation for all assembled scrap vehicles for production since 2015
Program Planning Specialist
VWGoA
Chattanooga, TN
02.2015 - 03.2020
- Created, planned, executed, and shipped the pre-production cars.
- Created and maintained reports for tracking the production of pre-production cars.
- Worked closely with customers, checking the accuracy/content of their order as well as their shipping details/specifics
- Optimized production & shipping schedules throughout the build phases (NF,VFF,PVS,0S) from order creation->delivery
- Attended workshops and received training on several systems (DAISY, COPS, IFA, MBV, MBT, SONATA)
Production Control
VWGoA
Chattanooga, TN
11.2012 - 02.2015
- Trained new team members on production control procedures, resulting in more cohesive workforce.
- Attended workshops and received training on several systems (OPTIMO, GAF, FIS-JIT, DISPO)
- Collaborated closely with supervisors and management of manufacturing shops and quality assurance.
- Mentored new employees on company procedures, software applications, and best practices in production control operations.
- Developed and deployed production control plans. Created work instructions and procedures.
FIS EQS Technician
VWGoA
Chattanooga, TN
01.2011 - 11.2012
- Trained production team members on standard operating procedures, ensuring consistency across shops.
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on system issues.
- Defined owners for defect objects/types.
- Created/setup assembly process for tracking "missing parts" via EFS.
- Implemented system improvements based on user feedback
Education
No Degree - Engineering (general)
Chattanooga State Community College
Chattanooga, TN01-2028
Skills
- Analytic Reasoning
- Problem Solving
- Creativity
- Work Ethic
- Teamwork
- Interpersonal Communication
Certification
C1-level German language certification from Goethe-Institut
Languages
German
Professional Working
Timeline
Production Control Specialist
VWGoA
03.2020 - Current
Program Planning Specialist
VWGoA
02.2015 - 03.2020
Production Control
VWGoA
11.2012 - 02.2015
FIS EQS Technician
VWGoA
01.2011 - 11.2012
No Degree - Engineering (general)
Chattanooga State Community College