Joel Swafford
Rome,GA
Summary
Accomplished Team Manager with a proven track record at Shaw Industries, enhancing team quality by over 30% through effective leadership and mechanical troubleshooting. Skilled in motivational abilities and preventive maintenance, adept at fostering professional growth and operational excellence. Prioritizes safety awareness and employee development, leveraging a results-driven approach to exceed objectives. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Manager
Shaw Industries
03.2023 - 07.2024
- Led employee relations through effective communication, coaching, training, and development.
- Boosted employee satisfaction through regular performance reviews, constructive feedback, and personal development plans.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and time management strategies.
- Developed a high-performing team by recruiting top talent, providing ongoing training, and fostering a positive work environment.
Production Supervisor
Toyo Tire
02.2014 - 10.2022
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Managed team of 28 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Evaluated existing production processes and identified areas for improvement.
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
United States Marine Corps
11.1987 - 10.1991
- Reduced miscommunication errors by conducting thorough equipment inspections and maintaining clear communication with fellow crewmembers.
- Facilitated timely decision-making by providing accurate information on enemy positions, distances, and terrain features.
- Executed rapid response actions during time-sensitive situations to achieve mission objectives under high-pressure conditions.
- Managed receipt, storage and issue of ammunition equipment and processes.
- Maximized operational readiness by performing regular maintenance on artillery equipment, vehicles, and individual protective gear.
Education
High School Diploma -
Denison Community High School
Denison, IASkills
- Customer Focus
- Motivational Abilities
- Employee Scheduling
- Influencing skills
- Preventive Maintenance
- Mechanical Troubleshooting
- Troubleshooting skills
- Safety awareness
- Equipment Repair
- Lockout and tagout procedures
- Hydraulic systems
- Conveyor Systems
- Willing to Learn
- Shielded Metal Arc Welding
- Torch cutting
- MIG welding
- Fabrication
Timeline
Team Manager
Shaw Industries
03.2023 - 07.2024
Production Supervisor
Toyo Tire
02.2014 - 10.2022
Field Artillery Cannon Crewmember
United States Marine Corps
11.1987 - 10.1991
High School Diploma -
Denison Community High School