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Jerry Watkins

North Lewisburg,Oh

Summary

Proven track record of bridging the gap between Engineering, Manufacturing, and Quality, consistently driving superior product delivery at International Motors. Expertise in fostering collaboration among cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with quality standards and customer expectations. Committed to continuous improvement, leveraging innovative solutions to enhance operational efficiency and product excellence. Passionate about creating value through strategic initiatives that elevate customer satisfaction and drive business success.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

International Vehicle Auditor Lead – Truck/Bus

International Motors
Lisle, Illinois
04.2015 - 01.2026
  • Interim manager of the group while leadership was on medical leave, 3 years.
  • Assign team schedule for all audits and training of company auditors.
  • Created a checklist for all classes of trucks and bus for IVA audit. Nominated for quality award.
  • Attended VAT (Scania, MAN, VW) group conference in France 2023.
  • Developed training plans for PDI on EV units in Tulsa.
  • Multiple Route and Clip training events at SAP, STX, and TBP.
  • Lead auditor and trainer for all IVA/PIPA auditors.
  • Conduct monthly and program audits at all manufacturing plants.
  • Communicate audit results with plant management.
  • Cross functional work with Vehicle Architecture, Product Management launch, and engineering.
  • Developed and implemented audit plans to enhance operational efficiency across departments.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve accuracy of reporting.
  • Conducted training sessions on audit methodologies and compliance standards for staff education.
  • Provided detailed documentation on audit findings, facilitating swift corrective action when necessary.
  • Maintained confidentiality, handling sensitive information discreetly throughout all stages of the audit process.
  • Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements by performing regular audits and staying up-to-date on industry standards.
  • Streamlined audit processes, improving efficiency and reducing time spent on each audit engagement.
  • Planned and executed follow-up audits at appropriate intervals.
  • Followed established auditing processes to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
  • Mentored junior auditors, sharing knowledge and best practices to foster their professional growth within the team.

Process Engineer

International Truck & Engine Corporation
Springfield, Ohio
05.2012 - 03.2015
  • Ensure daily product is built to print.
  • Ensure parts are routed to the correct station.
  • Write Pyxis concerns when design issues conflict with actual truck build.
  • Apply substitution/deviations when necessary.
  • Communicate design changes with production personnel.
  • Utilize frame tape for each unit built when items have not coded.

Quality Control Investigator– Plant Auditor

International Truck & Engine Corporation
Springfield, Ohio
05.2012 - 03.2015
  • Audits sold units daily and document all plant production defects.
  • Communication of found defects in production, management and corporate personnel.
  • Manage campaigns effectively on all offline inventory units.
  • Continuous training with NIPA auditors and train IPV personnel.
  • NIPA Certified Jr. Auditor August 2013.

Materials Analyst

International Truck & Engine Corporation
Springfield, Ohio
05.2012 - 03.2015
  • Ensure material is on hand for daily production.
  • Develop supplier relations.
  • Inventory control and ordering of materials for daily production.

Honda of America Service Center

Honda / Adecco/QEK
Marysville, Ohio
11.2008 - 05.2012
  • Evaluate sales histories to determine the most cost-effective inventory levels of auto parts for optimum customer service and product management.
  • Responsible for purchasing auto parts, office supplies, and shop materials for daily operations to ensure successful daily workflow.
  • Analyzed tire usage and stocking which reduced the cost to company owned vehicles and excess inventory.
  • Inventory discrepancy investigation for root cause determinations.
  • Improve product flow implementation on current inventory products in databases.
  • Team Leader of five associates

Inside Sales Coordinator

Columbus Equipment Company
Columbus, Ohio
02.2007 - 09.2008
  • Through excellent team communications, sales objectives were met to improve customer relations and the management of large earth movers and other equipment which provided strong penetration in key markets.
  • Performed new equipment analysis to aid in pricing and marketing, also negotiated costs of transportation for equipment to nine branches in Ohio.
  • Provided support to sales force as a liaison between the factories and the company senior management leaders.
  • Updated database on equipment location for optimum product management to enhance sales teams.

Production Associate

International Truck & Engine Corporation
Springfield, Ohio
06.1997 - 12.2006

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Urbana University
Urbana, Ohio
01.2005

Skills

  • COMPUTER SKILLS: MicroSoft Office and various other systems
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Audit reporting
  • Compliance standards
  • Audit planning
  • Process evaluations
  • Clear communication
  • Industry expertise

Timeline

International Vehicle Auditor Lead – Truck/Bus

International Motors
04.2015 - 01.2026

Process Engineer

International Truck & Engine Corporation
05.2012 - 03.2015

Quality Control Investigator– Plant Auditor

International Truck & Engine Corporation
05.2012 - 03.2015

Materials Analyst

International Truck & Engine Corporation
05.2012 - 03.2015

Honda of America Service Center

Honda / Adecco/QEK
11.2008 - 05.2012

Inside Sales Coordinator

Columbus Equipment Company
02.2007 - 09.2008

Production Associate

International Truck & Engine Corporation
06.1997 - 12.2006

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Urbana University

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