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Colby Fathera

Murfreesboro,United States

Summary

Proven manufacturing leader with 10 years of experience operating the production line. Hardworking, Motivated and OSHA compliant. Experienced in leadership roles such as Safety, Quality, and HR. Focused on ensuring products meet quality control standards while maintaining a safe workplace. Successful working long hours in challenging environments, and keeping a positive attitude. Excellent history of working well with other team members and pitching in to help achieve team KPI’s

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Group Leader

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
10.2023 - Current
  • Led team of 40 production associates, ensuring efficient production workflows and adherence to all deadlines.
  • Improved team productivity by implementing efficient project management strategies and delegating tasks effectively.
  • Developed collaborative work environment through open communication and regular team meetings, enhancing overall group performance.
  • Established clear goals and expectations for team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.

HR Coordinator

General Mills
02.2021 - 10.2023
  • Supported HR functions with emphasis on record keeping, data entry and general HR tasks for team of 25 team members.
  • Addressed and resolved general payroll-related inquires.
  • Evaluated timecards for accuracy on regular and overtime hours while inputting vacation/sick time for team member.
  • Coordinated team meetings, developed meeting content and presented human resources policy updates to my team.
  • Researched and Compiled information from prior shift to included production percentage, MTBF on key equipment, & all PCL/CILs. Presented findings and Developed action plan in Shift Kick-Off meetings.

Safety/Quality Coordinator

General Mills
01.2019 - 02.2021
  • Assisted with quality control and safety audits.
  • Developed educational materials used to train team members on QA standards.
  • Established and tracked quality department goals and objectives.
  • Maintained LOTO documents for each team member and their skills.
  • Reported production malfunctions to managers and production supervisors.
  • Investigated accidents and hazardous incidents to determine cause and made recommendations for corrective action.
  • Inspected team department for adherence to fire, hazard and safety guidelines.

Manufacturing Production Team Member

General Mills
06.2015 - Current
  • Demonstrated proper use of equipment to newly hired employees to avoid workplace injuries.
  • Performed quality inspections of finished products and made minor repairs to meet project expectations.
  • Completed company-offered training sessions to improve skills and knowledge.
  • Served as an operations lead for a high-value project involving the successful consolidation of three production locations into one facility
    Key responsibilities:
    - Developed comprehensive technical documentation to facilitate training and ongoing operation
    - One Point lessons (OPLs)
    - Theory of Operation
    - Troubleshooting Checklists
    - Job Task Analysis (JTAs)
    - CILs & PCLs
    - Conducted training sessions to teach team members the necessary knowledge and skills to adapt to the new processes and equipment
    - Collaborated closely with engineers and contractors to ensure the safe and correct installation of new equipment

11B Infantryman

Army National Gaurd
07.2016 - 07.2022
  • Provided current weapons systems training to incoming soldiers to maintain combat readiness.
  • Worked with superiors to standardize job responses and duties for security perimeters.
  • Conducted reconnaissance operations for planned operations and general intelligence gathering.
  • Inspected and performed regular maintenance on company communication equipment.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology (Cybersecurity)

Motlow State Community College
Tullahoma, TN
05.2025

High School Diploma -

Riverdale High School
Murfreesboro, TN
05.2011

Skills

  • Loss Prevention Strategies
  • Operating Procedure Updates
  • Processing Knowledge
  • 5S Implementation
  • Team Management
  • Coordinating Work Orders
  • De-Escalating Conflicts
  • Briefing Leadership
  • Employee Timesheet Processing
  • New Employee Orientation
  • Payroll and Benefits Administration
  • Safety Inspections/Audits
  • Investigate Accidents

Certification

  • Secret Security Clearance
  • CCNA (in progress)
  • Palo Alto PCET (in progress)

Timeline

Group Leader

Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
10.2023 - Current

HR Coordinator

General Mills
02.2021 - 10.2023

Safety/Quality Coordinator

General Mills
01.2019 - 02.2021

11B Infantryman

Army National Gaurd
07.2016 - 07.2022

Manufacturing Production Team Member

General Mills
06.2015 - Current

Associate of Applied Science - Information Technology (Cybersecurity)

Motlow State Community College

High School Diploma -

Riverdale High School

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