Ernest J. Moody II
Evans,United States
Summary
Results-oriented Leader with a commitment to coaching and mentoring employees in a dynamic environment. Focused on enhancing workforce efficiency and productivity through continuous improvement initiatives. Seeking a management role that leverages creativity and innovation to drive organizational success.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor
Club Car
Evans, United States
06.1997 - Current
- Managed category strategies to optimize product offerings and meet customer demand.
- Oversaw production teams to ensure quality standards and efficient workflow.
Category Manager
Club Car
Evans, United States
05.2022 - 05.2023
- Managed global and regional commodities by collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with organizational goals. Engaged internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, quality) to capture commodity requirements, ensuring supplier qualification and adherence to quality standards. Developed and executed commodity strategy aligned with organizational goals. Conduct or support negotiations and supplier selection. Delivered commodity productivity through effective price negotiations, value analysis (VA), and continuous improvement initiatives.
Production Supervisor
Club Car
Evans, United States
07.2017 - 05.2022
- Established safety protocols to create a secure work environment. Empowered workforce through targeted development and coaching to enhance skills and engagement. Supervised and coordinated daily production shift operations, ensuring high quality and cost-effectiveness while meeting deadlines. Managed daily operations with MDI process to identify and resolve issues, streamlining workflows and minimizing waste.
Supervisor (Used/Lease)
Club Car
Evans, United States
04.2016 - 07.2017
- Ensured safe work environment for all employees, fostering a culture of safety. Supervised production associates to meet objectives for quality, cost, and time, enhancing overall operational efficiency. Reviewed daily and weekly shipping schedules and production capabilities to meet all deadlines. Promoted commitment to quality and continuous improvement through effective communication and implementation of standard work programs.
Production Team Leader
Club Car
Evans, United States
03.2014
- Ensured team compliance with safety, quality, training, and productivity standards. Addressed gaps in safety, quality, training, and productivity by collaborating with team members, other Team Leads, and staff members (Supervisors, Engineers, etc.). Coached and supported team members by addressing their ideas, questions, or concerns and directing them to appropriate individuals.
Lean Technician
Club Car
Evans, United States
01.2013
- Ensured safety and quality while implementing Lean fundamentals to drive continuous improvements. Facilitated 5S, standard work, waste and variation reduction, visual management, work balancing, help chains, and TPM events to enhance operational efficiency.
Operational Excellence Change Apprentice
Club Car
Evans, United States
04.2012
- Utilized Lean tools to implement continuous improvements and eliminate waste across various value streams. Maintained weekly updates while leading and assisting teams during Kaizen events. Learned and understood Lean tools to support training of employees in Lean development.
Service Mechanic
Club Car
Evans, United States
09.2005
- Coordinated with service management and sales engineers to identify and communicate production needs for customers. Perform Trouble-shooting tasks on all Club Car vehicles. Addressed customer needs and concerns, ensuring quality service and satisfaction.
Assembler
Club Car
Evans, United States
05.2004
- Trained in all aspects of assembling Club Car vehicles to ensure quality and adherence to specifications.
Master Assembler
Club Car
Evans, United States
07.1999
- Trained employees on value stream tasks, enhancing team capability and supporting supervisor in management duties. Executed JSR audits and quality audits, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
Assembler
Club Car
Evans, United States
06.1997
- Performed all production line tasks including brake adjustment, brake assembly, and front-end assembly to ensure smooth operations.
Education
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Augusta, Georgia, United StatesAccounting
Augusta Technical College
Accounting
Virginia State University
Park Center Senior High School
Brooklyn Park, MinnesotaAccomplishments
Had the opportunity to lead several Kaizen Events on various production lines in which I guided a cross functional team to observe the focus area and use various lean tools to help eliminate the 'WASTE' in the process., Utility Value Stream, Precedent Value Stream, Responsible for leading a Team on extensive rework assignments. Successfully completed all rework assignments in designated locations (AZ., FL., GA., and NC. etc.) Replaced over 800 On- Board Computers (OBC) in Arizona (2-week process)., Accompanied Rework Teams and Technical Representatives to complete extensive rework on the Precedent Vehicles: Under body, pedal group, windshield, front- ends, battery tests, battery replacement, On Board Computers (OBC)., 01/01/04 - 12/31/09
Summary Of Skills - Positions
- Production Supervisor, 05/01/23, Present
- Category Manager, 05/01/22, 05/01/23, Manage global and/or regional commodities., Identify and engage with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, and quality) to capture commodity requirements and ensure supplier qualification and quality., Responsible for developing & executing detailed commodity strategy., Conduct or support negotiations and supplier selection., Responsible for delivering commodity productivity through price negotiations, value analysis (VA) or continuous improvement projects.
- Production Supervisor, 07/01/17, 05/01/22, Ensure a safe efficient work environment., Empower the workforce through development and training/ coaching., Supervise and coordinate daily operation of production shift with responsibility for achieving maximum quality and cost effectiveness in an on-time and efficient manner., Utilize and manage daily operations through the MDI (Management for Daily Improvement) process to help solve problems and eliminate waste.
- Supervisor (Used/Lease), 04/01/16, 07/01/17, Ensure a safe work environment for all employees., Supervise the activities of production associates to achieve objectives regarding quality, cost and time., Review daily and weekly shipping schedules and production capabilities to assure all deadlines (used/lease) are met., Promote commitment to quality and continuous improvement through attitude, behavior, communication, and development and implementation of standard work and associated programs and activities.
- Production Team Leader, 03/01/14, 03/31/14, Responsible for ensuring my team is meeting safety, quality, training (adhering to standard work) and productivity targets., Take necessary actions to address gaps in any of these areas with their team members, other Team Leads, and the necessary staff members (Supervisors, Engineers, etc.)., Responsible for coaching, supporting, and initially addressing ideas, questions, or concerns of their team and directing it, when necessary, to the appropriate individuals.
- Lean Technician, 01/01/13, 01/31/13, Ensure safety and quality while driving continuous improvements through the application of Lean fundamentals., Facilitate 5S, standard work, waste and variation reduction, and visual management, work balancing, help chains, TPM and other events.
- Operational Excellence Change Apprentice, 04/01/12, 04/30/12, Use Lean Tools to implement continuous improvements and eliminating wastes through various Value Streams., Maintain weekly updates to and leading and assisting teams in Kaizen events., Learn and understand Lean Tools to assist in training employees in Lean development.
- Service Mechanic, 09/01/05, 09/30/05, Perform service for customers in coordination with service performing management and sales engineers to support experienced customer needs, identifying additional production need/requirements., Perform Trouble-shooting tasks on all Club Car vehicles., Perform Quality service for customers.
- Assembler, 05/01/04, 05/31/04, Having the skills in training and performing in all areas of assembling a Club Car vehicle.
- Master Assembler, 07/01/99, 07/31/99, Have the skills to train new and experienced employees to perform tasks on a Value Stream and experience in assisting the Supervisor in management duties., Maintain JSR (Job Safety Requirement) audits and Quality audits.
- Assembler, 06/01/97, 06/30/97, Having the ability to perform all production line tasks, brake adjustment, brake assembly, front-end assembly, etc.
Career Focus
I am driven to grow and develop into a Leader that continues to coach and mentor fellow employees to an ever-changing business. My focus is to strengthen the workforce by improving the efficiency and productivity of the organization. I aspire for a position in a management role that is engaged in continuous improvement activities and an organization that will challenge me to utilize my skills to be creative and innovative.
Timeline
Category Manager
Club Car
05.2022 - 05.2023
Production Supervisor
Club Car
07.2017 - 05.2022
Supervisor (Used/Lease)
Club Car
04.2016 - 07.2017
Production Team Leader
Club Car
03.2014
Lean Technician
Club Car
01.2013
Operational Excellence Change Apprentice
Club Car
04.2012
Service Mechanic
Club Car
09.2005
Assembler
Club Car
05.2004
Master Assembler
Club Car
07.1999
Supervisor
Club Car
06.1997 - Current
Assembler
Club Car
06.1997
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Accounting
Augusta Technical College
Accounting
Virginia State University
Park Center Senior High School