At Daimler Trucks North America, I spearheaded cost-saving initiatives and improved production processes, leading a team of 140 to exceed productivity goals. Expert in personnel scheduling and complex problem-solving, I excel in optimizing operations and enhancing team performance. My proactive approach ensures high-quality standards and efficient workflow management.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Production Supervisor
Daimler Trucks North America, DTNA
10.2019 - 11.2022
Implemented cost-saving initiatives to reduce production costs while maintaining high quality standards.
Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Reviewed customer feedback and developed strategies to improve product quality.
Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
Managed team of 140 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
Hires, coaches, reviews, supervises, and terminates assigned employees, or makes effective suggestions and recommendations that are given particular weight regarding the employment status of assigned employees.
Schedules, assigns, and plans the work of paint shop personnel performing a variety of painting projects.
Plans and develops work schedules, equipment usage schedules, priority of painting expenditures and procedures for equipment maintenance.
Estimates material and labor.
Monitors the acquisition and use of materials.
Maintains time, payroll, and material records and submits reports as required.
Trains or informs employees of new work methods, procedures, changes in safety regulations, and work policies.
Ensures budgeting guidelines are met; prioritizes shop expenditures to stay within budget; assists in preparation of capital and operations budgets.
Interprets University and department policies to assigned personnel, and enforces safety regulations and adheres to proper codes and standards.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Knowledge of supervisory principles, practices, and techniques.
Knowledge of the tools, equipment, and materials common to the painting trade.
Skill in the preparation and application of paints to different types of surfaces.
Skill in estimating time and material requirements for work projects assigned.
Skill in both verbal and written communication.
Logistics Supervisor
Daimler Trucks North America, DTNA
11.2018 - 10.2019
Monitored logistics performance and identified improvement opportunities.
Analyzed and logged purchase orders.
Organized warehouse space and planned layouts to allow for maximum storage capabilities.
Verified transactions, product orders and shipping dates and entered information into databases and reports.
Collaborated with other supervisors to maintain smooth inter-departmental communication and operations.
Reviewed order data to verify transactions and shipping dates.
Handled high-volume paperwork and collaborated with administrators to resolve invoicing and shipping problems.
Directed shipping and receiving of wide range of products daily.