David Barrett
Arden,NC
Summary
Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Linamar Light Metals
2022.09 - Current
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Streamlined operations for increased efficiency through regular process reviews and implementing necessary changes.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Developed staff skills through targeted training programs, resulting in improved performance and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborated with other departments to achieve organizational goals, fostering teamwork across various functions.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Established performance metrics for the team, consistently tracking progress towards goals and making adjustments as needed.
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
- Achieved results by working with staff to meet established targets.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures, leading to an overall increase in effectiveness.
Team Leader
BorgWarner Turbos
2009.03 - 2022.09
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Supervised team members to confirm compliance with set procedures and quality requirements.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Held weekly team meetings to inform team members on company news and updates.
- Monitored time and attendance, enforcing compliance with company procedures relating to absenteeism.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Sent out numerous emails for up to date production inquiries, and concerns.
- Sending out 4 separate emails daily with the days production numbers for different departments for management and scheduling.
- Established clear communication channels that ensured the timely exchange of information between team members and stakeholders.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
Education
NC State License - NC Emissions And Safety Inspections
Haywood Community College
Clyde, NC1998
High School Diploma -
Camp Laboratory
Cullowhee, NC1985
Skills
- Process Improvement
- Inventory Control
- Operations Management
- Industry Knowledge
- Training and Mentoring
- Employee Motivation
- Goal-Oriented
- Waste Reduction
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Processes and Procedures
- Team Building
- Leadership Abilities
- Goal Setting
Accomplishments
Went from working on assembly lines learning everything i needed to become part of the leader team to insure quality and processes of the business was being trained and done by the team members to efficiently deliver good product to customers on time. Helped with implementing 5s to keeping a clean and safe work area for the shift worked and for the next shift, making the work flow smooth and quality improvements. Went to another job and started out being a setter for machining, learning the flow and process of the company and then took on the role of being a supervisor over 3 departments, consisting of 14 team members. Developing a good work relationship with the team members and training new hires coming onboard with us.
Timeline
Supervisor
Linamar Light Metals
2022.09 - Current
Team Leader
BorgWarner Turbos
2009.03 - 2022.09
NC State License - NC Emissions And Safety Inspections
Haywood Community College
High School Diploma -
Camp Laboratory
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