James Burris
Lafayette,Indiana
Summary
Proven leader with a track record of enhancing team performance and reducing downtime. Skilled in Quality Control and Team Development, adept at implementing change and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader, Body Shop
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
01.2023 - Current
- Lead daily meetings with a focus on Safety, Quality and Delivery
- Utilize Downtime metrics to help coach associates and make informed decisions on where to implement improvements
- Reduced downtime by over 10 minutes on average in 2024 compared to 2023
- Audited "One Point Lessons" to help drive change and reduce downtime and improve quality
- Cultivated a winning environment by establishing goals and following up on performance
- Implemented 5S3D improvement activities through 'Go and See" practices
- 0 team OSHA incidents in 2024
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and enthusiasm that inspired team members to excel.
Associate, Body Shop
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
01.2023 - 10.2023
- Presently B line Enclosure Team 1 Team Leader
- B Line FLoors Team 1 Developmental Team Leader/ Acting Team Leader October 2023-February 2024
- B Line Enclosure, Second Shift January 2023-October
- Back up Team Leader
- B Line Body Fit, May-August 2023
- Back up Team Leader
- Robot University
- Changed Robot tips prior to shift daily
- Worked after production with 3rd shift task team learning robots.
Factory Manager
Arrow Vault Company
02.2011 - 12.2022
- Inspected production, quality control and maintenance to address production problems
- Assessed production schedules and orders to plan material requirements and worker activities
- Reduced downtime by motivating employees
- Sorted and packaged products to prepare for delivery or shipment
- Troubleshot and resolved issues with equipment including routine calibration
- Led regular meetings with staff for continuous improvement meeting projects and goals
- Strategized long-term business needs and applied customer feedback for process improvements
- Supervised production schedules, production quality and on-time delivery.
Lead Service Technician
All Cycles
04.2011 - 08.2012
- Completed simple and advanced repairs according to specifications for brakes, exhaust and electrical systems
- Evaluated vehicle schematics to assess required parts and order accordingly
- Inspected vehicles for damage and recorded findings to facilitate repairs
- Estimated costs of repair
- Completed documentation promptly, enabling service requests to be properly recorded and tracked
- Tested components and systems using Dynamometer, compression gauges and computerized diagnostic devices
- Trained and guided employees on correct methods for performing different repairs and maintenance services
- Communicated with clients for outstanding customer service and to increase repeat business.
Education
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute
Orlando, FlSkills
- Team Development
- Change Implementation
- Quality Control
- Microsoft Office
- Self Motivation
- Coaching and Mentoring
Military Service
United States Marine Corps Veteran
Operation Iraqi Freedom
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading
- Racing distances from 5k to Marathon
- Motorcycles and Computers
Timeline
Team Leader, Body Shop
Subaru of Indiana Automotive Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Associate, Body Shop
Subaru of Indiana Automotive
01.2023 - 10.2023
Lead Service Technician
All Cycles
04.2011 - 08.2012
Factory Manager
Arrow Vault Company
02.2011 - 12.2022
Motorcycle Mechanics Institute