Darin Newcomb
Ardmore,OK
Summary
Accomplished Production Group Leader with a proven track record at Halliburton for enhancing productivity and quality through strategic initiatives. Daily usage of SAP and MPM, fostering team collaboration, and driving continuous improvements. Achieved significant reductions in material waste and incidents, showcasing a blend of technical proficiency and a collaborative mindset.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Group Leader
Halliburton
05.2024 - Current
- Utilize SAP and MPM to drive progress for purchasing new Forklifts.
- Identified potential bottlenecks in the production process, implementing solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
- Increased product quality by developing and enforcing strict quality control procedures.
- Reduced material waste with better inventory management practices and resource allocation strategies.
- Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that increased productivity.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment, resulting in fewer accidents and injuries.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project goals on time and within budget constraints.
Business Unit Leader
Michelin North America
05.2023 - 05.2024
- Championed quality assurance initiatives leading to enhanced product offerings and increased customer satisfaction ratings.
- Assisted in marketing strategy implementation, preparing comprehensive project proposals and advising business expansion team on best practices.
- Fostered a culture of innovation by encouraging collaboration and idea sharing among team members.
- Reduced operating costs through thorough analysis of expenditures, identification of inefficiencies, and implementation of cost-saving measures.
- Supervised production and manufacturing, overseeing productivity and inspiring benchmark achievement through comprehensive reward system implementation.
- Established clear performance metrics, driving continuous improvement across all areas of the Business Unit.
Quality Engineer
Michelin North America
07.2010 - 05.2023
- Contributed to root cause analysis to determine core reason for failures and errors.
- Performed quality inspections and drafted reports to detail non-conforming material issues.
- Improved customer satisfaction levels with timely resolution of non-conformance issues and effective corrective actions.
- Developed inspection plans based on design specifications, ensuring all critical dimensions and performance criteria were verified throughout the manufacturing process.
- Implemented process improvements based on Lean Six Sigma methodologies, resulting in reduced waste and increased efficiency.
- Facilitated training sessions for team members on quality management principles and best practices, enhancing overall competency levels within the department.
- Collaborated with external auditors during annual reviews, ensuring a seamless audit process with minimal findings or discrepancies noted.
On Crew Facilitator
Michelin North America
06.2006 - 07.2010
- Delivered high-quality training sessions, ensuring participants developed a thorough understanding of the subject matter.
- Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed.
- Increased participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into sessions.
- Identified areas in need of improvement and implemented solutions.
- Promoted continuous learning within the organization by sharing best practices and lessons learned from various facilitation experiences.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
University of Central Oklahoma
Edmond, OK05-2002
Skills
- SAP and MPM
- Collaborative mindset
- Team motivation
- Contamination prevention
- Continuous improvements
- Incidents management
- Cost-reduction strategies
- OSHA compliance management
- Punctuality
- Resource tracking
Timeline
Production Group Leader
Halliburton
05.2024 - Current
Business Unit Leader
Michelin North America
05.2023 - 05.2024
Quality Engineer
Michelin North America
07.2010 - 05.2023
On Crew Facilitator
Michelin North America
06.2006 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Arts - Interpersonal Communication
University of Central Oklahoma
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