GREGORY WELSH
Dalton,MI
Summary
Results-driven planning professional equipped to optimize processes and enhance operational efficiency. Strong focus on team collaboration, strategic planning, and problem-solving, ensuring adaptable and reliable performance in dynamic environments. Skilled in project management, data analysis, and stakeholder communication, consistently achieving impactful outcomes aligned with organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Manager
Corinthian Textiles, LLC
10.2024 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Managed multiple projects concurrently, ensuring timely completion and meeting budget constraints.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging open communication between team members and regularly soliciting feedback on operational procedures.
- Managed internal operational standards and productivity targets.
- Estimated labor requirements to support anticipated workload.
- Determined suitable crew requirements, scheduled employees, and worked with human resources to meet changing production schedules.
- Standardized production procedures, job roles, and quality assurance guidelines.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Improved team productivity with introduction of flexible shift patterns that matched production demands.
Assembly Planning Specialist
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC
02.2020 - 08.2024
- Project Management
- Collaborate with multiple departments and assist other Planning Engineers to complete projects
- CATIA V5 drawings and design of new jigs and fixtures
- Measurement tools
- Communicate with suppliers regarding quotes and issues
- Propose new ideas and implement process improvements
Assembly Planning Specialist Contractor
The Dako Group Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC
10.2019 - 02.2020
- Zone 3 Series Planner
- Project Management
- Collaborate with multiple departments to complete projects
- CATIA V5 drawings and design of new jigs and fixtures
- Measurement tools
- Communicate with suppliers regarding quotes and issues
- Propose new ideas and implement process improvements
Assembly Planning Intern
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC
07.2018 - 10.2019
- Project Management
- Collaborate with multiple departments and assist other Planning Engineers to complete projects
- CATIA V5 drawings and design of new jigs and fixtures
- Measurement tools
- Communicate with suppliers regarding quotes and issues
- Propose new ideas and implement process improvements
Assembly Team Member
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC
08.2011 - 07.2018
- Worked on multiple assembly lines and gain knowledge of how the whole vehicle is assembled
- Worked closely with the quality team and suppliers to resolve defects in parts
- Assisted Process Engineers with new processes and line balancing
- Developed a door off/on assist tool for vehicle repair
Education
Bachelors - Industrial Engineering, Business Administration
Tennessee Technological University
01.2018
Mechanical Engineering
Chattanooga State Community College
Skills
- CATIA
- AutoCAD
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Manufacturing Process Knowledge
- Productivity 10 and 30
- Project Management
- Design and development of multiple process aids
- Demand forecasting
- Scheduling proficiency
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Shipping and receiving
- Decision-making
- Order fulfillment
Timeline
Production Manager
Corinthian Textiles, LLC
10.2024 - Current
Assembly Planning Specialist
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC
02.2020 - 08.2024
Assembly Planning Specialist Contractor
The Dako Group Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC
10.2019 - 02.2020
Assembly Planning Intern
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC
07.2018 - 10.2019
Assembly Team Member
Volkswagen Group of America Chattanooga Operations, LLC
08.2011 - 07.2018
Bachelors - Industrial Engineering, Business Administration
Tennessee Technological University
Mechanical Engineering
Chattanooga State Community College
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