Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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James Combs

Louisville,KY

Summary

Reliable Quality Leader with a proven track record at Louisville Assembly Plant, excelling continuous improvement. Committed to driving results and maintaining high safety standards in fast-paced environments.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Body Quality Leader

Louisville Assembly Plant
12.2011 - Current
  • Assist in training new operators, sharing knowledge of best practices and promoting a culture of teamwork.
  • Participated in Kaizen meetings, offering insights that led to improvements in product quality.
  • Complete daily EFPS tasks and verify that all scrap is accurately documented and tagged.
  • Communication between zones in Body, regarding quality concerns, fostering collaboration towards shared goals.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.

Chassis Quality Leader

Dearborn Truck Plant
11.2004 - 12.2011

• Performed Process Job Observations (PJOs) to ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Identified and corrected chassis-related issues to maintain production quality and reduce downtime.
• Responded promptly to Andon lights to resolve concerns and maintain workflow efficiency.
• Ensured stations were properly stocked with materials to support continuous production.
• Motivated and supported team members to complete tasks accurately and within cycle time.

Base Operator

Wixsom Assembly
03.1994 - 11.2004

• Installed interior components such as front seats and trim panels according to the OIS.
• Secured body bolts and other critical fasteners to maintain vehicle safety and quality standards.
• Maintained a clean, organized, and hazard-free workstation to ensure safety.
• Worked collaboratively with team members and supervisors to resolve issues and meet daily production targets.
• Adhered to all safety protocols,


Education

High School Diploma -

Ypsilanti High Schol
Detroit, MI
05-1992

Skills

  • Quality driven
  • Detail Oriented
  • Adaptable
  • Results Oriented Approach
  • Problem Solving
  • Continuous improvement
  • Team Training

Certification

  • Emergency First Responder

Timeline

Body Quality Leader

Louisville Assembly Plant
12.2011 - Current

Chassis Quality Leader

Dearborn Truck Plant
11.2004 - 12.2011

Base Operator

Wixsom Assembly
03.1994 - 11.2004

High School Diploma -

Ypsilanti High Schol