Jerry Ivey
Greensboro,NC
Summary
Experienced with team leadership, strategic planning, and operational management. Utilizes effective communication and organizational skills to drive project success. Track record of fostering productive work environments and achieving set goals.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Maintenance Supervisor
Dairy Farmers of America
High Point, NC
12.2025 - 04.2026
- Supervised daily maintenance operations, ensuring safety and compliance with industry standards.
- Developed and implemented preventive maintenance programs to enhance equipment reliability.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices for maintenance procedures and safety protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling of repairs and maintenance tasks to minimize downtime across facilities.
Maintenance leader/ Workforce Development
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
07.2023 - 11.2025
- Created reports on the progress of ongoing workforce development programs.
- Document equipment operation training materials, equipment PM plans, material inventory for solving equipment problems, and systems to monitor, track, and ensure completion to plan.
- Supports and consolidate rationalization of training events.
- Realistic learning assurance mechanisms (practical & classroom).
- Leads apprenticeship program, developing leaders of the future. Strong knowledge of 5S, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing, and safety practices.
- NCFAME treasure, in charge of budget, interviews, and reviewing applications for a multi-company organization.
- Recognized as best Fame chapter in the nation
- Develops training materials (teacher materials, student materials).
- Align with competencies and business needs.
- Develops technical content & objectives.
- Conducts professional development courses to prepare requirements, Maintenance Management, and On-The-Job Training (OTJ).
- Creates a curriculum based on equipment and strongly focused on people development - providing leadership coaching and mentorship to all team members. Thoroughly knowledgeable about OEM maintenance requirements. Leads recruiting efforts.
Certified teacher
Guilford county schools
01.2022 - 07.2023
- CTE Engineering and technology teacher. Developed and implemented lesson plans based on curriculum objectives.
- Enforced school rules and regulations in order to maintain an appropriate learning environment for all students.
- Developed engaging lesson plans aligned with curriculum standards.
- Implemented individualized instruction to support diverse learning needs.
Operations Manager
Amazon
05.2019 - 10.2021
- Lead and supervise a team of Area Managers (2-5 front-line managers depending on location) and 100-300 hourly associates in outbound or inbound operations within the Fulfillment Center.
- Responsible for the overall safety, quality and performance and customer experience of the shift.
- Carry out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and procedures.
- Accountability for meeting and exceeding operational goals.
- Strategic planning and forecasting; appraise performance; reward and discipline employees; resolve problems; and address staffing needs.
- Mentor, train and develop teammates for career progression and learning.
- Ability to develop and share best practices across the shifts and network.
- Work directly with KAIZEN and GEMBA implementing Lean programs and practices.
Command and Control Specialist
U S Air Force
06.2015 - 06.2019
- Command and control operations specialist. Gathers and disseminates time critical information to emergency services and command leadership.
- Training manager. Creates training plans in an ever changing career field. Monitors and assists training plans across several different career fields to insure the highest level of productivity is provided.
- Systems NCO. Directly responsible for all Emergency Management equipment used in the command post. Planned and supervised full upgrade to Ad Hoc systems and new security camera systems for flight line and base monitoring on two bases.
Systems Technician
Metal Coaters
02.2011 - 05.2013
- Monitored programmable logic controls (PLC’s) for a high production 24 hour factory.
- Analyzed data to provide maintenance members with the most up to date information to fix discrepancies.
- Provided key planning advice in new system upgrades.
- Managed local computer networks.
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Robinson Aviation
11.2006 - 07.2010
- Tower supervisor of a level 1 Federal Aviation Administration air traffic control tower.
- Responsible for the safe flow of air traffic in assigned airspace.
Air Traffic Controller
United States Navy
12.1996 - 04.2006
- ATC training for 40 controllers in multiple changing complex environments.
- Ensured members were properly trained, certified, and prepared for a rapidly changing ATC environment.
- Reviewed flight plans submitted by pilots to ensure compliance with regulations and safety standards.
- Worked closely with other departments within the aviation industry such as meteorology, navigation, security.
- Alerted pilots of potential hazards or deviations from air traffic control instructions.
- Evaluated data collected from radar systems to identify possible problems with aircrafts or airspace.
- Trained new staff members on proper use of air traffic control equipment and protocols.
- Investigated any incidents involving non-compliance with air traffic control instructions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
American Military University
02-2017
Associates - Emergency Management
Community college of the air force
01-2014
Associates - Airways Science
Community college of the air force
01-2012
Associate of Sciences - AS - Electronics Engineering Technology
Hinds Community College
01-2011
Skills
- 5S methodology implementation
- Coaching and Developing
- Curriculum Development
- Continuous improvement methodology
- Lean Manufacturing
- Facility maintenance oversight
- Scheduling
- Strategic Planning
- Supervisory Experience
- Team Building
- Team supervision
- Talent development
Certification
- Certified teacher 2023
- OSHA 10 2023
- Control Tower Operator 2003
Timeline
Maintenance Supervisor
Dairy Farmers of America
12.2025 - 04.2026
Maintenance leader/ Workforce Development
Toyota Motor Manufacturing
07.2023 - 11.2025
Certified teacher
Guilford county schools
01.2022 - 07.2023
Operations Manager
Amazon
05.2019 - 10.2021
Command and Control Specialist
U S Air Force
06.2015 - 06.2019
Systems Technician
Metal Coaters
02.2011 - 05.2013
Air Traffic Control Specialist
Robinson Aviation
11.2006 - 07.2010
Air Traffic Controller
United States Navy
12.1996 - 04.2006
Associates - Emergency Management
Community college of the air force
Associates - Airways Science
Community college of the air force
Associate of Sciences - AS - Electronics Engineering Technology
Hinds Community College
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
American Military University