James Cook
Process Coach
Monroe,MI
Summary
Seasoned supervisor of skilled trades with strong leadership qualities and detailed knowledge of the automotive manufacturing industry. Enthusiastic candidate with over a decade of die maker/machinist experience looking to develop and lead a strong team to deliver products at a highly competitive cost to budget, meet and surpass quality expectations, and develop effective continuous improvement to enhance timing, quality and cost reductions. Seeking position that offers professional challenges utilizing technical skills as well as excellent time and data management and problem solving skills.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Process Coach
Ford Motor Company
01.2021 - Current
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees on job specific processing strategies and machining methods to ensure maximum efficiency and fast turn around time.
- Ordering tooling and researching alternatives to deliver higher quality at reduced cost.
- Recording department expenditures to track spending to budget
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
- Built and maintained professional relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Journeyman Die Maker
Hercules Machine Tool & Die
03.2017 - 10.2020
- New die tryout- Assessed and troubleshot panels and performed dimensional corrections and surface quality improvements from construction through customer buy off and shipping of tools
Journeyman Die Maker
Troy Design & Manufacturing Co.
01.2017 - 03.2017
- Tool room Die maker- responsibilities included in press repair and maintenance as well as fabrication of any necessary tools and components to make dies production ready in a timely manner.
Journeyman Die Maker
Atlas Tool Inc.
11.2011 - 01.2017
- Initial construction of new stamping tools and repairs to existing tools.
- Pattern making- CNC machining foam patterns to prints/CAD models, construction and assembly of components.
- 2D and 3D CNC machining.
- Proficient in trim changes, engineering changes, etc.
Education
Bachelors of Business - Business Administration And Management
Baker College
Online02.2026
Advanced Automotive Manufacturing Certificate - Manufacturing
Macomb Community College
Warren, MI08.2016
High School Diploma -
Huron High School
New Boston, MI06.2010
Skills
- Assignment Delegation
- Cost Control and Reduction
- Coaching and Development
- Critical Thinking
- Clear Communication
- Developing and implementing continuous improvement projects
Additional Information
On a personal level, my interests and hobbies revolve around staying fit and healthy. I enjoy martial arts and train in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu and boxing. I enjoy the outdoors, baseball, and the arts. Music is a passion of mine and I am a multi instrumentalist.
Timeline
Process Coach
Ford Motor Company
01.2021 - Current
Journeyman Die Maker
Hercules Machine Tool & Die
03.2017 - 10.2020
Journeyman Die Maker
Troy Design & Manufacturing Co.
01.2017 - 03.2017
Journeyman Die Maker
Atlas Tool Inc.
11.2011 - 01.2017
Bachelors of Business - Business Administration And Management
Baker College
Advanced Automotive Manufacturing Certificate - Manufacturing
Macomb Community College
High School Diploma -
Huron High School