Jameia Gates
Madison,AL
Summary
People-oriented team leader successful in monitoring performance, delegating work and motivating members. Versed in managing daily direction and team communication. Collaborative and resourceful professional dedicated to identifying needs to develop and deliver creative solutions.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Training Team Lead
Toyota Boshoku Aki
Athens, AL
11.2025 - Current
- Trained new team members on line operations in designated area.
- Audited processes on the line, verifying adherence to standard work.
- Making sure that the new hires go through proper training.
Quality Control Supervisor
Polaris Industries
Huntsville, AL
12.2022 - 11.2025
- Lead and manage a team of 15-20 quality department personnel, ensuring effective communication and professional development.
- Serve as the primary quality contact for production supervisors, assisting with troubleshooting, root cause analysis, and corrective actions to enhance production quality.
- Maintained quality control systems for specific product groups, ensuring alignment with company standards and customer expectations.
- Develop and implement inspection and testing protocols, equipment, and documentation to ensure product integrity.
- Establish critical component criteria for assembly processes and maintain in-line inspection standards for crucial product attributes.
- Coordinate quality control activities related to new product development, including on-site start-ups and tool and vendor certifications.
- Reviewed and optimized production processes and quality specifications, supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
- Manage scheduling, workflow, and resource allocation within the quality department to meet strategic objectives and deadlines.
- Always possessing a positive and inspiring attitude towards the team.
Quality Control Lead
Toyota Boshoku
Mantachie, MS
09.2013 - 12.2022
- Conducted visual and manual inspections of products, documented inspection results by entering information into data log.
- Inspecting output samples using industry-appropriate methods, such as comparing to standards, measuring dimensions and examining functionality.
- Conducted visual and manual inspections of products and documented results in data log to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Maintained measurement equipment by following calibration requirements and requesting repairs.
- Quality professional with experience implementing and maintaining ISO 9001 Quality Management Systems.
- Training the production team on quality control measures while implementing procedures improve product excellence.
- Trained and developed a team to perform accurately with each task that I gave them.
- Maintained accurate operation of measurement equipment by following calibration requirements and coordinating necessary repairs.
- Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complies with legal requirements.
- Checking that the assembly or production line adheres to standards and procedures and complying with legal requirements.
- Reviewing blueprints and specifications to compare to produced goods.
- Training the production team on quality control measures while implementing procedures improves product excellence.
- Properly communicated with staff and production supervisors to ensure proper functioning of each task.
- Updating job knowledge by engaging in educational opportunities and regular training for myself and with my team.
- Traveled to various plants to assist with new starts and launched new models with the company.
Administrator Coordinator
Sitel
Hamilton, AL
11.2011 - 08.2013
- Coordinate activities throughout the company to ensure efficiency and maintain compliance with company policy.
- Leveraged company educational opportunities to enhance skills and knowledge.
- Manage emails, letters, packages, phone calls and other forms of correspondences.
- Create and update databases and records for financial information, personnel and other data.
- Coordinated activities across the company to ensure compliance with policies and improve operational efficiency.
- Process payroll and assist with employees as needed.
- Managed emails, letters, packages, phone calls, and other correspondences to streamline communication.
- Tracked and replaced office supplies to maintain standard front office procedures.
- Submitted reports and prepared proposals and presentations.
- Processed payroll and assisted employees.
Education
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Hamilton, MSAssociate degree -
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, MSSkills
- Adaptability Skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Organizational Leadership Skills
- Integrity and Creativity Skills
- Analytical Problem-Solving Skills
- Cross Functional Management Skills
- Professional and Effective communication skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Detail-oriented
- Data Analytical Skills
- Quality Control
- Administration Skills
- Microsoft Applications
- Kronos
- Application Tracking System
- Experience with AS9100 in manufacturing operations
Timeline
Manufacturing Training Team Lead
Toyota Boshoku Aki
11.2025 - Current
Quality Control Supervisor
Polaris Industries
12.2022 - 11.2025
Quality Control Lead
Toyota Boshoku
09.2013 - 12.2022
Administrator Coordinator
Sitel
11.2011 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
Hamilton High School
Associate degree -
Itawamba Community College