Curtis Reed
Georgetowm,KY
Summary
Production Group Leader at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky with a proven track record in workflow optimization and employee training. Successfully executed lean initiatives, enhancing production flow and quality control. Adept at fostering collaboration and continuous improvement, driving teams to meet tight deadlines while maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. Participated in Team Leader interviewing sessions to help identify qualified candidates. Developed, recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods, equipment performance and product quality. Established and adjusted work procedures to meet production budgets, schedules and delivery goals.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Group Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
01.2022 - Current
- Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Reviewed production schedules and streamlined processes.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Production Team Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
04.2019 - 01.2022
- Streamlined operations realizing significant improvements in production flow.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
Production Team Member
TMMK
08.2014 - 04.2019
- Incorporated new directions smoothly to continuously improve production team performance and output.
- Minimized safety hazards and kept work areas inspection-ready by consistently picking up trash and excess materials.
- Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.
- Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
- Volunteered for additional assignments during peak work periods to keep tasks on schedule.
- Used equipment properly to avoid workplace hazards or injuries.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
Prestonsburg, KY05.2015
Skills
- Employee training
- Production planning
- Collaborative mindset
- Workflow optimization
- Team management
- Continuous improvements
- Quality control
- Process improvement
- Worker training
- Resource tracking
- Safety monitoring
- Cost reduction strategies
- Quality assurance controls
- Employee motivation
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Production Group Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
01.2022 - Current
Production Team Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky
04.2019 - 01.2022
Production Team Member
TMMK
08.2014 - 04.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Management
Big Sandy Community And Technical College
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