Jesse Laird
Saint Charles,MO
Summary
Results-driven professional with a strong work ethic and integrity. Experienced in coordinating operations and enhancing team efficiency through lean practices and comprehensive training programs, leading to improved performance and safety in the workplace.
Committed to continuous improvement and safety compliance, leveraging data insights to optimize processes and strengthen team collaboration for sustainable growth.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assistant Supervisor
True Manufacturing Company
O'Fallon, Missouri
10.2020 - Current
- Coordinated daily operations, staff schedules and production schedules for Lisec and the Electronic assembly room.
- Supported and created additional training documentation for new team members, existing team members and additional shifts.
- Monitored inventory levels and coordinated schedule adjustments frequently, often times daily to fulfill customer need.
- Increased team member efficiency through lean practices while maintaining high level of accuracy and quality.
- Performed safety observations regularly to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Shadowed the production line and was a part of the 0308 blitz team.
- Monitored employee performance and conducted regular reviews to identify areas for improvement.
- Resolved employee conflicts among team members for a cohesive work environment.
- Supported and educated team members on safety programs to reduce and eliminate employee injuries.
- Communicated effectively with other departments to ensure smooth workflow from start to finish.
- Analyzed data from monthly productivity reports to identify trends and potential issues with current processes.
- Recommended and implemented measures to improve production methods and quality of products.
- Improved communication among senior managers and floor supervisors to encourage optimal productivity between shifts.
Department Team Leader
True Manufacturing Company
O Fallon, USA
04.2015 - 10.2020
- Coordinated daily operations and staff schedules.
- Promoted lean culture and continuous improvement.
- Created training documentation for new team members and existing staff.
- Collaborated with management and engineering to implement large scale process improvements.
- Assisted in resolving team conflicts and promoted positive workplace communication.
- Trained new team members on company policies, procedures, troubleshooting machinery and job expectations.
- Conducted safety walks throughout the factory regularly to identify potential hazards or maintenance needs.
- Assisted in the development of operational policies, procedures and standards.
Tire Technician
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company
Saint Louis, USA
04.2011 - 08.2013
- Executed precise mounting, installation, and securing of equipment using hand tools in the workshop.
- Managed service requests and maintained on-call status to support emergency service needs.
- Retained clients and secured referrals by promptly resolving complaints and ensuring high-quality service.
Education
High School Diploma -
St charles west high
St charles, Missouri01-2010
Skills
- Self-motivation
- Consistency
- Quality assurance
- Ethical decision-making
- Conflict resolution
- Lean methodologies
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Data analysis
- Professional mindset
- Production scheduling
- Employee training
- Servant leadership
- Standard work creation
- Strong work ethic
- Moral compass
- Team leadership
- Performance evaluation
- Influencing others
- Advanced Excel functions
Certification
- Advanced leadership development
- Leadership development
- Fork truck
- Boom and scissor lift
- Lock out tagout
- OPM
- Class E license
Timeline
Assistant Supervisor
True Manufacturing Company
10.2020 - Current
Department Team Leader
True Manufacturing Company
04.2015 - 10.2020
Tire Technician
Purcell Tire & Rubber Company
04.2011 - 08.2013
High School Diploma -
St charles west high