DIANDRA MORRISSETTE
Madison
Summary
Dynamic team leader with proven success at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, excelling in production planning and continuous improvement. Skilled in root cause analysis and KPI tracking, I effectively mentor teams to enhance performance and achieve safety and quality targets. Committed to fostering a collaborative environment that drives operational excellence.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Team Leader - Manufacturing
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
Madison
02.2021 - Current
- Lead Trim 2 Apollo team to consistently meet safety, quality, and production targets.
- Manage labor, assign tasks, and optimize workflow based on production needs.
- Conduct shift startup meetings and communicate daily goals and expectations.
- Ensure alignment with SOPs, safety protocols, and quality requirements.
- Track KPIs such as scrap rate, throughput, and downtime.
- Perform root-cause analysis and collaborate with Engineering and Maintenance.
- Train and mentor new hires to achieve strong team performance.
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Alabama Hospital
Birmingham
01.2009 - 02.2021
- Provided bedside care under RN supervision.
- Recorded vitals, intake/output, and patient conditions in EMR.
- Assisted patients with ADLs including mobility, bathing, and feeding.
- Performed EKGs, blood glucose checks, and specimen collection.
- Maintained safe, sanitary patient areas per infection control standards.
- Assisted with transfers, repositioning, and hospital transport.
- Communicated patient condition changes to clinical staff.
Customer Support Specialist
UAB Obstetrics
Birmingham
08.2008 - 01.2009
- Evaluated patient issues and identified service needs.
- Supported high patient volume with professional communication.
- Resolved account, scheduling, and technical concerns.
- Gathered information using a consultative communication approach.
Education
Nursing - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Birmingham, AL01.2008
Advanced Diploma -
Wilcox Central High School
Camden, AL01.2003
Skills
- Team leadership and coaching
- Production planning and scheduling
- Lean manufacturing and 5S
- Root cause analysis
- Continuous improvement
- KPI tracking and reporting
- Training and onboarding
- Quality control and GPC auditing
- Pillar activities expertise
Certification
- Certified GPC Auditor (All Pillars)
- Kaizen Tool Certification
Accomplishments
- Coached two Assembly sites to POA Silver and STW Silver.
- Improved and relocated Trim 2 processes, reducing team member injuries.
- Mentored new hires into successful full-time production roles.
Project Highlights
Initiated and led development of a Quality Circle within Assembly.
Timeline
Team Leader - Manufacturing
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
02.2021 - Current
Certified Nursing Assistant
University of Alabama Hospital
01.2009 - 02.2021
Customer Support Specialist
UAB Obstetrics
08.2008 - 01.2009
Nursing - Nursing
University of Alabama At Birmingham
Advanced Diploma -
Wilcox Central High School