Hi, I’m
Dezjia Davis
Cozad,NE
Summary
Production Supervisor with 7+ years of experience in enhancing production efficiency and team leadership. Expert in Lean manufacturing and skilled in using SCADA, Tableau, and Kronos to drive operational improvements. Proven track record in optimizing processes, reducing costs, and fostering a collaborative work environment at industry-leading companies like Tesla and Tyson Foods.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Tyson Foods
Front-line Production Supervisor
05.2022 - 10.2022
Job overview
- Leveraged best practices to achieve performance goals.
- Managed team staffing and line maintenance, achieving efficient operations
- Monitored machinery performance and coordinated team activities.
- Checked appropriate timelines to guarantee completion of customer requests.
- Promoted consistency and control through meticulous data tracking.
- Led production team, ensuring optimal output and safety
- Oversaw quality control, process management, and staff allocation
- Implemented ergonomic practices and equipment maintenance protocols
- Enhanced production methods, resulting in increased efficiency.
- Managed daily operations, from order fulfilment to line staffing
- Upheld excellence in production and enhanced output efficiency.
Tesla Giga 1
Production Engineering Supervisor
01.2021 - 10.2021
Job overview
- Managed labor allocation and prioritized tasks to improve team performance.
- Worked alongside engineers to lower scrap rates.
- Ensured seamless startup and operation during new equipment installations.
- Minimized downtime with enhanced maintenance strategies.
- Troubleshot equipment issues, implementing solutions for long-term operational stability
- Optimized shift priorities and labor allocation through data-driven analysis, enhancing team efficiency and productivity in manufacturing operations
- Spearheaded improvement initiatives to boost team capabilities, fostering a culture of continuous learning and skill enhancement across shifts
Tesla Giga 1
Maintenance Technician
06.2020 - 01.2021
Job overview
- Increased industrial equipment stability by completing scheduled maintenance.
- Enhanced operational efficiency by restoring production equipment promptly.
- Managed electrical systems ranging from 24 VDC to 480 VAC 3 phase, ensuring operational safety and effectiveness.
- Performed maintenance on mechanical, conveyor, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems to improve efficiency.
- Applied advanced networking skills to identify root causes of system malfunctions.
- Conducted preventive upkeep, enhancing operational efficiency.
- Diagnosed and fixed multifaceted system issues.
- Streamlined repair processes for essential machinery, cutting equipment downtime considerably.
Tesla Giga 1
Lead Production Associate (Semi Auto CTA)
08.2018 - 06.2020
Job overview
- Facilitated smooth workflows through proactive problem-solving in production processes.
- Enhanced operational processes by cross-training staff.
- Upheld 5S principles to ensure a clean, safe workstation.
- Reviewed and adjusted processes based on hourly output metrics.
- Employed MES for detailed assessment of process performance.
- Streamlined production workflows, significantly boosting efficiency.
- Established systems to track and monitor progress in real time.
- Implemented measures to improve safety, leading to higher quality standards and cost efficiency.
- Met production targets consistently through efficient resource allocation and workflow optimization.
TESLA Giga 1
Production Associate
01.2018 - 08.2018
Job overview
- Achieved significant productivity gains via optimized machine usage.
- Exceeded manufacturing goals, supporting accelerated company scaling efforts.
- Optimized assembly procedures to cut production time.
- Optimized interdepartmental teamwork, driving seamless cooperation in shared tasks.
- Contributed to the improvement of manufacturing processes during sessions.
- Consistently followed quality control standards, guaranteeing exceptional product delivery.
- Carried out meticulous evaluations, ensuring high-quality standards.
- Identified inefficiencies through production data analysis.
- Implemented analytical techniques to optimize manufacturing efficiency and productivity.
- Devised innovative methods to accelerate processes, boosting productivity within Tesla's facilities.
- Evaluated production data to pinpoint bottlenecks, implementing solutions to enhance output.
Education
DeVry UniversityHenderson, NV
Masters Degree from Business Administration
01.2019
University Overview
DeVry UniversityHenderson, NV
Bachelors Degree from Business and Administration
01.2015
University Overview
DeVry UniversityHenderson, NV
Associates Degree from Business and Administration
01.2013
University Overview
McKinley Community School for AdultsHonolulu, Hawaii
GED
01.2006
University Overview
Skills
- Team leadership
- Lean manufacturing
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Production analytics
- Team motivation
- Communication
- Organizational skills
- Mechanical aptitude
- PLC programming
- Preventative maintenance
- Microsoft Office
- SCADA
- Tableau
- Kronos
- 5S
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Electrical systems
- Mechanical systems
- Conveyor Systems
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- PLC networks
Timeline
Front-line Production Supervisor
Tyson Foods
05.2022 - 10.2022
Production Engineering Supervisor
Tesla Giga 1
01.2021 - 10.2021
Maintenance Technician
Tesla Giga 1
06.2020 - 01.2021
Lead Production Associate (Semi Auto CTA)
Tesla Giga 1
08.2018 - 06.2020
Production Associate
TESLA Giga 1
01.2018 - 08.2018
DeVry University
Bachelors Degree from Business and Administration
DeVry University
Associates Degree from Business and Administration
McKinley Community School for Adults
GED
DeVry University
Masters Degree from Business Administration
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