Greg Watkins
Carey,OH
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of enhancing team productivity and operational efficiency at Ameriwood Industries. Excelled in employee training, conflict resolution, and implementing safety procedures, leading to a significant improvement in shift productivity. Skilled in decision-making and motivational leadership, fostering a collaborative and results-driven work environment.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
1st Shift Lead
Ameriwood Industries
09.2020 - Current
- Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
- Kept employees operating productively and working on task to meet business and customer needs.
- Trained new employees on company policies, procedures, and best practices for optimal performance.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Increased shift productivity by setting clear expectations and providing consistent guidance on job responsibilities.
- Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
- Supported upper management during critical decision-making processes by providing valuable insights based on firsthand experiences from shift operations.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback for growth opportunities within the team structure.
- Resolved conflicts between employees to maintain positive and productive work environments.
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
Team Leader
Seneca Tiles
02.2014 - 07.2020
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for all project outputs.
Education
Diploma - Vocational
Carey Extempted Village Schools
Carey, OH2006
Skills
- Decision-making capabilities
- Employee Training
- Team motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Workplace Safety
- Rules Enforcement
- Performance Improvement
- Operations Monitoring
- Technical knowledge
- Positive Attitude
- Problem-Solving
- Team Leadership
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Team Supervision
- Strong verbal and written communication
- Daily workflows
- Flexible Schedule
- Training Assistance
- Shift Paperwork Completion
- Role Modeling
- Assigning Work
- Motivational Leadership
- Safety processes and procedures
- Production Reporting
- Employee Attendance Monitoring
- Employee Scheduling
- Shift Scheduling
- Excellent Communication
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Multitasking
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Team Collaboration
Timeline
1st Shift Lead
Ameriwood Industries
09.2020 - Current
Team Leader
Seneca Tiles
02.2014 - 07.2020
Diploma - Vocational
Carey Extempted Village Schools