Manufacturing Team Lead and Supervisor with 15+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing and operations. Proven ability to lead teams, improve efficiency, train employees, maintain safety compliance, and achieve production goals. Recognized for strong leadership, problems- solving, and team development.
Work History
Team Lead
7 Years 5 Months
Eaton | 2019.03 - Current
Partner with Supervisor to meet production and quality objectives.
Train and mentor new employees in the Silicone area.
Work closely with supervisor for productivity in the cell.
Support multiple departments with production processes and operational needs.
Foster teamwork and maintain a positive work environment.
Lead Silicone area daily production operations while promoting safety, quality and efficiency.
Team Lead/Supervisor Fill-in
1 Year 7 Months
Asteelflash | 2017.08 - 2019.03
Served as acting supervisor during management absences.
Trained employees on company procedures and safety standards.
Worked across multiple production areas to maintain staffing and productivity.
Assisted in achieving daily production goals through effective team coordination.
Supervisor
10 Years 9 Months
Bridgestone | 2006.09 - 2017.06
Supervised 34 production employees across multiple manufacturing processes.
Assigned daily work schedules for 8 and 12 hour production shifts.
Conducted performance evaluations and coached employees for improved performance.
Ensured compliance with PPE requirements, safety policies, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Managed production reports, scheduling, employee training, employee time keeping, waste control, and machine changeovers.
Packaging
9 Months
Glaxo/Manpower | 2005.12 - 2006.09
Monitored production lines and resolved minor production issues.
Operated packing equipment and replenished materials.
Inspected products to ensure quality standards were met.
Store Manager
8 Years 10 Months
East Coast Oil Company | 1996.09 - 2005.07
Served as acting supervisor during management absences.
Trained employees on company procedures and safety standards.
Worked across multiple production areas to maintain staffing and productivity.
Assisted in achieving daily production goals through effective team coordination.
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting
Southern Nash High School | Bailey, NC | 06.1989
Skills
Production Leadership
Team Development and Training
Production Scheduling
Manufacturing Operations
Problem Solving
Process Improvements
Proven Leader
Problem Solving
Quality Assurance
Safety Compliances
Certification
Medical Transcription and Phlebotomy
Military
May 1988 - June 1996 NC Army National Guard
MOS: 76P Material Control and Accounting Specialist
Duties: Inventory, Shipping and Receiving of military equipment across the country.