Jassen Dickey
Evansville,IN
Summary
Accomplished Production Group Leader at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana, adept in team management and continuous improvements, significantly enhancing productivity. Leveraged collaborative mindset and quality assurance expertise to foster a safe, efficient workplace, achieving a notable reduction in material waste. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving and communication skills, driving operational excellence and customer satisfaction.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Group Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana
2022.01 - Current
- Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that increased productivity.
- Led root cause analysis efforts for operational issues, resulting in effective problem-solving strategies.
- Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
- Reduced material waste with better inventory management practices and resource allocation strategies.
- Managed daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects and meeting customer demands.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment, resulting in fewer accidents and injuries.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall output.
- Facilitated change management within the team by effectively communicating new processes or policy changes.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Production Team Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Of Indiana
2020.02 - 2022.01
- Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
- Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
- Conducted root-cause analysis on any identified issues during quality inspections, taking corrective action promptly.
- Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth or advancement.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Reduced waste and increased profitability through effective inventory management and quality control measures.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Developed strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials for uninterrupted production flow.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Production Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Of Indiana
2003.02 - 2020.02
- Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.
- Met or exceeded daily production goals through diligent work ethic and effective teamwork strategies.
- Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
- Worked closely with supervisors to address concerns regarding product quality or machine performance issues, proactively seeking solutions.
- Achieved timely production targets by effectively managing time and resources within the team.
- Promoted a positive workplace culture by fostering open communication, collaboration, and mutual respect among team members.
- Adhered strictly to company policies concerning attendance punctuality contributing positively toward overall team productivity.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular equipment inspections.
- Implemented 5S methodology to maintain an organized workspace that facilitated efficient task completion.
- Followed strict safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials.
- Contributed to a continuous improvement culture through proactive identification of areas for process improvement.
- Performed root cause analysis on defects, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
- Troubleshot production issues and provided timely solutions.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Residential Youth Counselor
Kentucky State Government
1999.01 - 2003.01
- Facilitated group therapy sessions that fostered personal growth and self-reflection among participants.
- Coordinated recreational activities that encouraged socialization, team building, and stress relief for residents.
- Supported residents'' educational goals through tutoring, supervision during homework sessions, and advocating for necessary accommodations.
- Served as a liaison between families and residential program staff members regarding resident progress updates or concerns that arose during their stay at the facility.
- Maintained detailed case records, documenting interventions, progress reports, and pertinent observations regarding resident behaviors.
- Implemented behavior modification techniques to assist residents in making positive choices towards personal growth.
- Acted as a positive role model for residents, modeling healthy behavior and encouraging personal growth through both words and actions.
- Promoted a safe living environment by enforcing house rules and monitoring resident behavior.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive care was provided to each resident.
- Enhanced residents'' well-being by implementing individualized care plans and providing emotional support.
- Ensured compliance with all state regulations surrounding residential programs by maintaining accurate documentation of required paperwork and reporting any issues promptly to supervisors or administrators as needed.
- Provided crisis intervention services as needed to address immediate concerns or challenges faced by residents.
- Assisted in the development of life skills for residents, leading to increased self-sufficiency and independence.
- Contributed to the development of treatment plans by participating in team meetings and providing valuable input based on individual interactions with residents.
- Reduced conflicts among residents through effective communication and active listening skills.
- Established trust-based relationships with residents through consistent engagement, empathy, and understanding of their unique situations.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices within the field of residential youth counseling.
- Monitored and documented client progress toward meeting goals and objectives.
- Addressed behavioral and emotional needs of residents through activities and interventions, increasing resident socialization, interpersonal, and social skills.
- Assisted residents in adhering to treatment plans by setting up medical appointments, arranging transportation, coordinating services, and providing emotional support.
- Coordinated with other professionals to develop interdisciplinary treatment plans.
- Resolved conflicts by performing in-time crisis intervention and enforcing discipline and behavior metrics.
- Communicated behavior choices to residents by outlining positive and negative consequences of choices.
- Delivered frequent summaries on resident progression and regression in treatment to provide recommendations towards treatment plan for success.
- Facilitated group counseling sessions to help clients address issues of substance abuse, anger management and interpersonal relationships.
- Developed and implemented comprehensive individualized treatment plans for high-risk clients in residential setting.
- Supervised team of residential counselors while managing 24-hour residential facility for adults with mental health disorders.
- Observed and monitored client behavior and responses to treatment.
- Attended trainings to participate in regular supervision and continued education to maintain professional competence and ethical standards.
- Documented clients' progress to keep detailed notes on each client's treatment progress and changes in mental health status.
- Adhered to ethical and legal standards for confidentiality, protecting clients' privacy.
- Prepared reports to summarize clients' mental health status and treatment progress.
- Displayed sensitivity to cultural and linguistic needs of clients and families served.
Education
No Degree - Juvenile Corrections
Eastern Kentucky University
Richmond, KYSkills
- Team Management
- Collaborative mindset
- Customer Focus
- Employee Training
- Team motivation
- Continuous improvements
- Quality Control
- Quality Assurance
- Incidents management
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Communication
- Strong Work Ethic
- Good Communication
Playing Tennis, Reading books
I am a very competitive recreational tennis player and love to play at every opportunity. I play in the TMAA Tennis League on Sundays.
I am an avid reader of many genres of books. I prefer action/adventure/mystery style books, but also enjoy westerns and thrillers.
Timeline
Production Group Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Indiana
2022.01 - Current
Production Team Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Of Indiana
2020.02 - 2022.01
Production Team Member
Toyota Motor Manufacturing Of Indiana
2003.02 - 2020.02
Residential Youth Counselor
Kentucky State Government
1999.01 - 2003.01
No Degree - Juvenile Corrections
Eastern Kentucky University
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