Jeff Simerly
Summary
Adept at leading cross-functional teams, I significantly enhanced productivity and efficiency at Denso Manufacturing through strategic planning and effective team management. My leadership fostered a collaborative environment, improving communication and morale. Expertise in lean manufacturing and staff development underscored my achievements, with a notable increase in project delivery efficiency.
Developed leadership and team coordination skills in fast-paced environment. Expertise in relationship building and performance improvement, ensuring team cohesion and productivity. Seeking to transition into new field, leveraging strong organizational and management abilities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Section Leader
Denso Manufacturing
01.2021 - 11.2024
- Led team to achieve project goals on time and within budget.
- Improved team efficiency by implementing new workflow processes.
- Coordinated tasks to ensure seamless project execution.
- Enhanced team communication with regular meetings and updates.
- Boosted team morale with recognition programs and incentives.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify employee strengths and encourage professional development opportunities.
- Oversaw projects, equipment and manpower needs to properly allocate resources and training.
- Monitored production targets to meet company and customer demands.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project completion and timely delivery.
- Managed team budgets, optimizing resource allocation and financial planning.
- Facilitated team development by organizing training sessions.
- Managed team schedules to balance workload and prevent burnout.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to streamline communication and project alignment.
Production Team Leader
Denso Manufacturing
01.2001 - 12.2020
- 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.
- Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
- 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.
- Reduced waste and increased profitability through effective inventory management and quality control measures.
- Streamlined operations realizing significant improvements in production flow.
- Implemented new training programs for staff, resulting in enhanced skill sets and improved productivity levels.
- Developed strong working relationships with suppliers, ensuring timely delivery of materials for uninterrupted production flow.
- Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
Production Group Leader
Denso Manufacturing
04.1997 - 12.2000
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment, resulting in fewer accidents and injuries.
- Reduced material waste with better inventory management practices and resource allocation strategies.
- Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and process improvements.
- Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall output.
- Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that increased productivity.
- Mentored team members for skill development, resulting in enhanced productivity and job satisfaction.
- Managed daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects and meeting customer demands.
- Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous employee growth.
- Identified potential bottlenecks in the production process, implementing solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
- Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
- Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Production Team Member
Denso Manufacturing
05.1994 - 03.1997
- 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.
- Maintained a safe working environment through adherence to safety protocols and regular equipment inspections.
- Provided training to new team members, ensuring consistent performance standards across the team.
- Followed strict safety protocols when dealing with hazardous materials.
- Performed root cause analysis on defects, implementing corrective actions to prevent future occurrences.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Data Processor - Operations Center
First Tennessee Bank
06.1987 - 03.1997
- Processed large volumes of data, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in data entry tasks.
- Analyzed data sets to provide clear insights and support decision-making.
- Ensured data integrity with thorough verification and validation processes.
- Streamlined data processing workflows to enhance productivity.
- Collaborated with team members to resolve data discrepancies and enhance data quality.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Maryville, TN06-1987
Skills
- Team coordination
- Team management
- Leadership skills
- Section supervision
- Goal setting
- Staff development
- Conflict resolution
- Strategic planning
- Time management
- Communication skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Risk management
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 52 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Developed alternate staffing plan to cover production requirements on 2 production lines to prevent overtime.
- Collaborated with Engineering staff to add production lines to ensure customer demand was met.
- Successfully led new line launch to set line capabilities and ensure future production requirements are attainable.
- Launched first water based painting operation in Denso North America.
Certification
New Horizons Microsoft Office
- Excel Level 1,2,3
- Powerpoint Level 1,2,3
- Access Level 1,2
Numerous Management Training classes at Denso
Timeline
Production Section Leader
Denso Manufacturing
01.2021 - 11.2024
Production Team Leader
Denso Manufacturing
01.2001 - 12.2020
Production Group Leader
Denso Manufacturing
04.1997 - 12.2000
Production Team Member
Denso Manufacturing
05.1994 - 03.1997
Data Processor - Operations Center
First Tennessee Bank
06.1987 - 03.1997
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School