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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
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
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
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
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, TN
01-2028

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

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