Jarred Watson
La Grange,GA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Ready to apply 11 years of manufacturing experience to my future position.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Performance Lead
Oldcastle GMS
01.2023 - Current
- Maintained database systems to track and analyze operational data.
- Conducted regular reviews of operations and identified areas for improvement.
- Pushed industry best practices and emerging trends to drive continuous improvement in performance management approaches.
Process Engineer Paint Shop
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
06.2021 - 01.2023
- Optimized strategies through evaluation and improvement of processes, environment, and material requirements
- Supported quality standards, recommending and implementing equipment and process modifications
- Developed production and design standards based on feedback from management and personnel
- Worked with contractors and creating SOW and getting quotes from multiple contractors on projects
- Help develop all SWIS(Standardized Instruction Sheet) for any new process within Paint Shop at Kia.
Group Leader Paint Shop
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
12.2019 - 06.2021
- Achieved production targets, operated within preset budgets, and consistently met project deadlines
- Monitored employee and team activities and proactively corrected problems
- Minimized downtime during changeovers with proper planning and team organization
- Developed strong, capable teams and delegated tasks according to company needs
- Updated work instructions to correct errors and implemented strong strategies to streamline procedures
- Supported continuous improvement strategies with monthly quality, safety, and performance audits
- Trained, mentored and supported high-performing team, providing regular performance review, feedback and coaching in deficient areas
- Supervised over 30+ Teammembers performing yearly evaluation and maintained there time on a daily basis.
Team Lead Paint Shop
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
09.2016 - 12.2019
- Maximized quality and productivity with thorough training and consistent monitoring of team performance
- Help launch the KIA Telluride and did all training on Sealer Deck within Paint Shop
- Helped maintain Sealer Deck and make rotation schedules for Teammembers
- Provided leadership and direction for employees, supervising activities to drive productivity and efficiency
- Analyzed employee workloads to meet seasonal fluctuation needs
- Mentored newly hired employees on machine operations and implemented training on safety.
Team Member Paint Shop
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
05.2013 - 09.2016
- Supported fellow team members with regular tasks and activities
- Worked Inspecting quality of our cars on our final inspection line to our quality standard
- Worked on sealer deck rotating through various different processes.
Grounds Crew Worker
Heard County Parks And Recreations
01.2010 - 05.2013
Education
Heard County High School
Franklin, GA05.2013
Skills
- Manufacturing improvement
- Production efficiency
- Process modification
- Product engineering support
- Production reporting
- Microsoft Word
- Time management
- Planning
- Recordkeeping
Timeline
Operations Performance Lead
Oldcastle GMS
01.2023 - Current
Process Engineer Paint Shop
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
06.2021 - 01.2023
Group Leader Paint Shop
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
12.2019 - 06.2021
Team Lead Paint Shop
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
09.2016 - 12.2019
Team Member Paint Shop
Kia Motors Manufacturing Georgia
05.2013 - 09.2016
Grounds Crew Worker
Heard County Parks And Recreations
01.2010 - 05.2013
Heard County High School