James Ward
Cornelius,NC
Summary
Dynamic professional with a robust background in machinery calibration and exceptional leadership skills, honed at Hyster-Yale and other leading companies. Excelled in commercial construction, significantly enhancing plant operations and production efficiency. Proven track record in cost control and production scheduling, achieving notable improvements in operational workflows.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Technician
Collins Aerospace
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Patched holes, sewed tears and ripped seams or darned defects using needles and thread or sewing machines.
- Maintained strong focus on safety and efficiency to provide comprehensive support to personnel performing skilled repairs.
- Communication skills and documentation represent
- Maintain the deadlines for testing servo
Logistics Coordinator
Collins Aerospace
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Tracked orders and notified customers of status or potential delays.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement, and sorting of supplies to keep deliveries on schedule.
- Maintained excellent working relationships with customers by efficiently responding to inquiries and complaints.
- Monitored performance of logistics operations to identify areas for improvement.
Supervisor
Hyster-Yale
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Provided reporting for forecast analysis and ad-hoc reporting in support of decision-making.
- Supervisor responsible for integrating, transforming, and training factory technicians. Produced a full range of forklift trucks.
- Schedules and evaluations fro the employees
- Provide support and design data to design engineers and troubleshooting, data capturing, minor repairs
Business Development Representative
Hyster-Yale
05.2018 - 12.2022
- Brought in new accounts through successful networking strategies and promotional approaches.
- Developed business pipeline using cold and warm techniques.
- Expanded business through effective network development, identifying new, and prospective clients.
- Networked among local business and community organizations to develop leads and generate business.
- Maintain a high level of professionalism
- Update and manage all sales activities, opportunities, and account information in Novo CRM
- Internship
Supervisor
IDX Impreesions
05.2013 - 05.2022
- Supervised project manufacturing teams in custom, complex, and multiplication retail rollouts.
- Reduced and controlled company expenses by cross training employees
- Improved the product development process by incorporating design Six Sigma
- Planned and conduct meeting, staff training as needed, with an emphasis on safety, quality, and production
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Assembler/Packer
Idx Impressions
05.2013 - 05.2018
- Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
- Followed outlined specifications to implement assembly plans.
- Completed durable assemblies and subassemblies with hand and power tools.
- Tested finished products to perform quality assurance and identify discrepancies.
- Utilized blueprints cabinetry assembly pieces
Millwright
Jack Farroir
03.2011 - 05.2013
- Operated machine tools to fabricate parts during overhaul, maintenance, or setup of machineries.
- Replaced defective parts of machines and adjusted clearances and alignment of moving parts.
- Installed stationary industrial machinery and mechanical equipment according to layout plans.
- Inspected and examined all machinery and equipment to detect malfunctions or irregularities.
- Refurbished and demolished old valves, pumps,flanges, drag lines, belts, and conveyers
- Utilized blueprints and plans to accurately assemble work pieces
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Ashford
Arizona City, AZ02-2016
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ05-2013
Williamston High
Williamston, NC06-1991
Skills
- Machinery calibration
- Commercial construction experience
- Plant operations support
- Assembly and production
- Cost control
- Documentation and reporting
- Production scheduling
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Technician
Collins Aerospace
12.2022 - 03.2025
Logistics Coordinator
Collins Aerospace
12.2022 - 03.2025
Supervisor
Hyster-Yale
05.2018 - 12.2022
Business Development Representative
Hyster-Yale
05.2018 - 12.2022
Supervisor
IDX Impreesions
05.2013 - 05.2022
Assembler/Packer
Idx Impressions
05.2013 - 05.2018
Millwright
Jack Farroir
03.2011 - 05.2013
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Ashford
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
University of Phoenix
Williamston High
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