Jayla Straughter
Huntsville
Summary
Professional leader with background in team management and project coordination. Known for driving team performance and ensuring project milestones are met efficiently. Focused on collaborative efforts and adaptable to changing situations. Skills in conflict resolution and strategic planning contribute to reliable and effective leadership.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Staffing Group Leader
Mazda Toyota
11.2023 - Current
- Organizational Management: Update org charts and staffing documents, manage daily staffing adjustments, and handle new hire placements.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Communication: review daily turnover communications and manage weekly staffing meetings, communication with shop AM/Managers.
- Data Management: Collect Data from attendance sharepoint, Respond to data information requests from the shop, Update Manpower FMDS board.
- Project Coordination: Handle TM backfill moves, RTW notifications, and special project requests.
- Scheduling: Communicate ramp-up and training schedules with HRD, TMR, Safety and Production teams.
- Meetings: Manage weekly Manpower meeting with production,WFM,TMR, Safety teams. Coordinate meeting schedules for cross department projects
Production Group Leader
Mazda Toyota
08.2023 - 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.
- Mentored team members for skill development, resulting in enhanced productivity and job satisfaction.
- Drove innovation within the team by encouraging creative thinking and supporting the implementation of new ideas for process improvements.
- Facilitated change management within the team by effectively communicating new processes or policy changes.
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
- Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
- Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Production Trainer Team Lead
Mazda Toyota
05.2022 - 08.2023
- Coordinated training sessions for employees in areas such as Lean Manufacturing and elevating overall understanding of process improvement methodologies.
- Spearheaded initiatives to foster a culture of continuous learning, motivating team members to pursue professional development opportunities.
- Monitored trainee progress, providing constructive feedback and additional support as needed to ensure successful completion of programs.
- Streamlined the onboarding process by creating standardized training materials, reducing inconsistencies in instruction across teams.
- Contributed to continuous improvement efforts by staying informed about emerging trends in production technology and incorporating them into ongoing education initiatives.
- Reinforced quality standards throughout all stages of manufacturing processes via targeted instruction on best practices for equipment usage and maintenance protocols.
- Set positive example for team members by providing high-quality, efficient service.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Production Team Leader
Mazda Toyota
03.2021 - 05.2022
- 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.
- 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.
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
- Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Implemented lean manufacturing principles within the team, reducing waste and increasing overall efficiency levels.
- Organized and prepared workstations and materials needed for operations to maximize productivity.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Production Team Member
Mazda Toyota
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Cross-trained in multiple positions to offer skilled assistance with different parts of production line.
- Set up, operated and maintained production machinery.
- Achieved timely production targets by effectively managing time and resources within the team.
- Optimized workflow by organizing workstations for increased productivity and reduced downtime.
- Provided training to new team members, ensuring consistent performance standards across the team.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular equipment inspections.
- Minimized production errors through strict attention to detail and quality control measures.
- Followed safety procedures and guidelines to maintain safe working environments.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WAHigh School Diploma -
Mount Tahoma High School
Tacoma, WASkills
- Verbal and written communication
- Employee development
- Data-driven decision making
- Excel spreadsheets
- Project management
- Attention to detail
- Root cause analysis participation
- Onboarding processes
- Team collaboration
- Self-motivated work ethic
Timeline
Production Staffing Group Leader
Mazda Toyota
11.2023 - Current
Production Group Leader
Mazda Toyota
08.2023 - Current
Production Trainer Team Lead
Mazda Toyota
05.2022 - 08.2023
Production Team Leader
Mazda Toyota
03.2021 - 05.2022
Production Team Member
Mazda Toyota
08.2020 - 03.2021
Associate of Applied Science - Cosmetology
Clover Park Technical College
High School Diploma -
Mount Tahoma High School