Deyantay Willis
Denver,CO
Summary
Hard-working Supervisor with exceptional experience leading teams, delivering results and exceeding expectations. Creative and motivated leader adept at utilizing exceptional design and planning strengths to accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and best practice strategies.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Mfg. Supervisor
PepsiCo
10.2023 - Current
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Improved customer satisfaction with timely response to inquiries, addressing concerns, and finding effective solutions.
- Increased team productivity by implementing efficient workflows and setting clear expectations for staff members.
- Resolved conflicts among team members promptly, maintaining a harmonious working environment conducive to productivity.
- Enhanced communication within the team by holding regular meetings and encouraging open dialogue among all members.
- Mentored junior staff members in their career development, sharing knowledge from years of experience in the field.
- Conducted performance evaluations for staff members, identifying areas of improvement and guiding professional development plans.
- Reduced employee turnover by fostering a positive work environment and providing ongoing feedback to staff members.
- Implemented safety protocols to minimize workplace accidents and maintain compliance with industry standards.
- Identified operational inefficiencies and implemented corrective measures to increase effectiveness.
- Boosted team performance by developing customer service training materials and conducting service training.
Team Lead
Gatorade
06.2018 - 10.2023
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
Team Lead
Coca Cola Refreshments
01.2012 - 06.2018
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Audited team performance and compliance with [Type] and [Type] standards.
- Worked with team to identify areas of improvement and devised solutions based on findings.
Brake Relief
Eaton Hydraulics
03.2010 - 01.2012
- Supported machine operators in setup and operation of production equipment resulting in efficient runs.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Organized work to meet demanding production goals.
- Took on additional shifts during peak work periods to keep projects on schedule.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Maintained machinery to prevent overloads and avoid malfunctions.
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Education
High School Diploma -
North New Summit High School
Jackson, MI11.2008
Skills
- Production monitoring
- Performance improvement\
- Quality assurance training
- Strong leadership abilities
- Continuous improvements
- Staff Management
- Training and mentoring
- Staff Management
- Employee Motivation
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Staff Development
- Processes and procedures
- Process Improvement
- Operations Management
- Project Management
- Process Monitoring and Improvement
- Schedule development
- Policy Enforcement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Excellent Communication
- Decision-Making
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 40 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Focused improvement pillar team lead
Certification
Licensed [forklift] - [12 years]
- certified change practitioner
- yellow belt lean six sigma certification
Timeline
Mfg. Supervisor
PepsiCo
10.2023 - Current
Team Lead
Gatorade
06.2018 - 10.2023
Team Lead
Coca Cola Refreshments
01.2012 - 06.2018
Brake Relief
Eaton Hydraulics
03.2010 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
North New Summit High School