Joseph Covyeou
Niles,MI
Summary
Dynamic professional with extensive experience in quality control and team leadership. Skilled in effective communication and conflict resolution, consistently driving team performance and operational efficiency. Eager to leverage these strengths to enhance productivity and employee engagement.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Barletta Boats
06.2021 - 08.2026
- Implemented process improvements, reducing waste and increasing output quality.
- Led team in achieving production targets, improving workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated cross-functional initiatives to streamline operations and enhance communication.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing skills and promoting a collaborative environment.
- Managed inventory levels, optimizing stock control systems for production needs, specifically KANBAN operations.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
Quality Control Inspector
Smoker Craft
08.2017 - 06.2021
- Conducted thorough inspections of finished products to ensure adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with production teams to identify and resolve quality issues promptly.
- Trained junior inspectors on inspection techniques and quality assurance best practices.
- Maintained accurate documentation of inspection results, facilitating compliance with industry regulations.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Reported repeated issues to supervisors and other departments, collaborating to identify issue roots and rectify problems.
- Performed visual inspections and non-destructive tests where appropriate.
- Improved product quality by conducting thorough inspections and identifying defects in a timely manner.
- Collaborated with production staff to establish and meet quality standards
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Dexter Axle
09.2016 - 08.2017
- Processed incoming and outgoing shipments, ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with company standards.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks for efficient material handling in warehouse operations.
- Trained new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures to enhance team productivity and safety awareness.
- Received incoming shipments, compared contents against associated records and transmitted to proper department.
- Packaged goods in safe containers to prepare for shipping, adhering to packaging protocols.
Education
High School Diploma -
Edwardburg Public Schools
EdwardsburgSkills
- Production management
- Process optimization
- Quality control
- Performance monitoring
- Schedule coordination
- Issue resolution
- Team leadership
- Employee development
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
Timeline
Group Leader
Barletta Boats
06.2021 - 08.2026
Quality Control Inspector
Smoker Craft
08.2017 - 06.2021
Shipping and Receiving Clerk
Dexter Axle
09.2016 - 08.2017
High School Diploma -
Edwardburg Public Schools