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Garrett Gresham

Grand Prairie,Texas

Summary

Results-driven Product Launch Lead with 12+ years of automotive manufacturing experience. Expert in leading teams, improving processes, and achieving company goals through dedication to the automotive industry.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Launch Lead - Trim

General Motors Co
Arlington, TX
09.2023 - Current
  • Designed in-depth training strategies for GM's full-size SUV product launch
  • Provide launch support in collaboration with product launch teams.
  • Prepare and present launch status reports, and executive presentations.
  • Manage schedules and agendas for initial team gatherings
  • Manage Pilot Builds in Trim to train operators on new job elements and mitigate build issues during pilot events.
  • Develop countermeasures to issues identified in the pilot events and document on Launch Wall.
  • Track documented countermeasures to completion by working cross-functionally with IE, ME, PE, Production Leads, Vehicle Systems, and Maintenance Groups.
  • Ensure impact to throughput and quality is minimal throughout pilot events.

Production Group Leader

General Motors Co
Arlington, TX
07.2021 - 09.2023
  • Address employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources and maintaining schedules.
  • Oversee production areas of 35-80 employees to build a quality product.
  • Notify supervisors about production problems and help identify and correct concerns.
  • Work with Kronos Timekeeping to correct employee pay.
  • Utilize the Plan, Do, Check, Act method, 5F process, and the SPQRCE (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environment) metrics to improve the assembly process and become more efficient.
  • Train Team Leaders and Group Leaders on the trace data repair process.
  • Work with other departments to collaborate and resolve issues in the assembly process.
  • Work with Union representatives to resolve issues and push accountability.
  • Work with the safety team to identify potential SIF's (Serious Injury/ Fatality) within the area and conduct SIR (Safety Incident Review) when an injury occurs.

Departmental Business Manager (Acting)

General Motors Co
Arlington, TX
10.2022 - 01.2023
  • Oversee a department of 350+ Employees with 14 Supervisors.
  • Conduct daily manpower audits to ensure production efficiency.
  • Manage weekly manpower moves between shifts and departments.
  • Train new Group Leaders on how to use systems such as Kronos, GSIP, GPICS and Cognosos.
  • Collaborate with other departments to reduce controllable issues throughout the plant.
  • Implement GMS improvements during the Bi-Weekly 'Basket Weave' meetings.
  • Conduct historical corrections using Kronos Timekeeping.
  • Cover Shift Lead Role when needed.
  • Work closely with the UAW to resolve issues and comply with guidelines.
  • Utilize the Feed Forward/ Feed Back method to cross-communicate issues between departments.

Production Team Leader

General Motors Co
Arlington, TX
06.2013 - 07.2021
  • Tracked daily company metrics using SPQRCE (Safety, People, Quality, Responsiveness, Cost, Environment) .
  • Utilized GSIP (Global Standard Inspection Process) and GEPICS (Global Enterprise Production Information Control System) to track and repair defects.
  • Repaired vehicles to proper specifications.
  • Worked Closely with others, building interpersonal skills.
  • Worked with other departments to assist in the launch of the K2XX model SUV and the T1XX model SUV.
  • Defined, created and developed solutions to identify root cause of problems to avoid future occurrences.
  • Conducted weekly SOT (Safety Observation Tour) Audits within the department.
  • Trained other employees on operations within the facility until they were proficient enough to certify their training using the JIT (Job Instruction Training) method.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business in Business Fundamentals

University Of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
09-2025

Skills

  • Staff Management
  • Documentation and Reporting
  • Performance Evaluations
  • Team Building and Leadership
  • Process Improvement
  • Problem Anticipation and Resolution
  • Proficient in Microsoft Suite
  • Focus and Follow-Through
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Communication Skill

Timeline

Product Launch Lead - Trim

General Motors Co
09.2023 - Current

Departmental Business Manager (Acting)

General Motors Co
10.2022 - 01.2023

Production Group Leader

General Motors Co
07.2021 - 09.2023

Production Team Leader

General Motors Co
06.2013 - 07.2021

Bachelor of Science - Business in Business Fundamentals

University Of Phoenix

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