James Jackson
Fort Worth,TX
Summary
Experienced production leader knowledgeable about GMS practices and regulatory requirements. Directs and motivates employees to accomplish challenging performance and quality objectives. Successful at keeping costs low and employee job satisfaction high while promoting safety and compliance.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Group Leader
General Motors Co
Arlington, TX
07.2021 - Current
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Team Leader
General Motors Co
Arlington, TX
03.2010 - 07.2020
- Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
- Conducted training and mentored team members to promote productivity.
- Maximized efficiency by removing safety hazards and debris from work areas.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values.
Supervisor
Terminix Pest Control
Houston, TX
01.2001 - 01.2012
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Consistently met quarterly sales goals and increased customer retention rate year-over-year.
- Monitored workshop work flow for over 12 employees
- Adjusted job assignments and schedules to keep pace with dynamic business needs, factoring in processes, employee knowledge and customer demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Westbury High School
Houston, TX05.1995
Skills
- Differentiated instruction
- Relationship building
- Group and individual instruction
- Verbal and written communication
Certification
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt
- Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Group Leader
General Motors Co
07.2021 - Current
Team Leader
General Motors Co
03.2010 - 07.2020
Supervisor
Terminix Pest Control
01.2001 - 01.2012
High School Diploma -
Westbury High School
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