Joshua Black
St Marys
Summary
Dynamic technical manager with extensive experience in ADAS project management and operational excellence. Skilled in team leadership, customer engagement, and performance monitoring. Leverages strong analytical capabilities to identify inefficiencies and implement strategic solutions that enhance overall productivity.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Manager
Auto Technic Americas
East Liberty
11.2022 - Current
- Managed ADAS system development test projects to ensure compliance with safety and functionality standards
- Facilitated vehicle testing and operations, validating functionality and safety for ADAS systems
- Lead, train and mentor technical team members
- Manage customer relationships and deliverables to enhance satisfaction and engagement
- Build and maintain strong relationships with Customers and interested parties within the projects
- Communicate testing results, project progress, technical concerns and recommended solutions to customer and leadership
Operations Manager
DRI Rubber
Coldwater
02.2021 - 08.2022
- Developed process improvement initiatives and assessed ongoing operations to enhance efficiency.
- Crafted operations best practices informed by audit findings and project management team feedback.
- Managed scheduling, training and inventory control.
- Identified deficiencies and conducted root-cause analysis to address operational challenges.
- Created corrective actions based on adverse KPI trends.
- Collaborated with team leaders on quality audits.
- Built strong operational teams to meet process and production demands.
- Conducted high-level vehicle assessments Modifications for auto development
- Database documentation Mentored team members on best practices
- Presented performance and productivity reports to supervisors.
Logistics Operations Manager
NK Parts Industries Inc.
Sidney
04.2014 - 07.2020
- Supervised and trained over 130 personnel in logistics, transportation and delivery departments, reducing training curve for OJT.
- Established and enforced policies and procedures to streamline logistics operations.
- Drafted budgets and monitored warehouse costs, identifying areas for cost reduction.
- Analyzed operational performance and implemented plans to attain organizational and financial goals.
- Reviewed (P&L) statements and metrics to identify trends and opportunities.
- Investigated shipping errors and packaging mistakes to develop corrective actions.
Production Asst Manager
NK Parts Industries Inc.
Sidney
04.2009 - 04.2014
- Developed and executed measures to enhance production methods, optimize equipment performance, and ensure product quality.
- Improved efficiency and productivity by eliminating waste and production constraints.
- Implemented root cause analysis and corrective actions to eliminate production constraints and enhance product quality.
- Prioritized, prepared production schedules, and communicated production goals to team members.
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
- Conducted performance reviews to identify and correct areas for improvement.
- Organized weekly gemba walks to identify root causes and drive operational improvements.
- Forecasted staffing needs, production volumes, and prepared daily operations reports.
- Coordinated and developed new product design in collaboration with engineering staff.
Quality Asst. Manager
NK Parts Industries Inc.
Sidney
02.2004 - 04.2009
- Created and wrote Standard operating procedures on production processes for new production lines, adapting standard operating procedures to consistently achieve quality specifications.
- Monitored testing activities, guiding supervisors, inspectors, and floor associates to ensure adherence to specifications and accurate data collection.
- Assessed product specifications to ensure compliance with quality standards.
- Assessed product quality to classify items as compliant or defective, supporting quality assurance efforts.
- Developed rework procedures that streamlined processes and enhanced workflow efficiency.
Production Supervisor/General Associate
NK Parts Industries Inc.
Sidney
08.2000 - 02.2004
- Managed daily activities of 60 team members to ensure fulfillment of production orders and support general warehouse operations.
- Directed all production phases from initial estimate to final quality check and delivery.
- Planned and trained team to align with project and production goals.
- Delegated specific tasks to team members to ensure efficient workflow. Monitored productivity, performance to task completion.
- Provided input for performance reviews and identified areas for additional improvement.
- Rebuilt transmissions in clean room environment using mechanical tools, gauges, procedures.
- Tested transmissions on dyno equipment.
Education
High School Diploma - General studies, Vocational agriculture, automotive repair
New Bremen High School
New Bremen, OH01-1996
Skills
- Project management
- Technical process improvement
- Advanced in investigating problems for root cause analysis
- Profit and loss management
- Logistics management
- High-level safety enforcement
- Vehicle assessment
- Process improvement
- Customer relationship management
- Effective project communication
- Training and mentoring
- Team collaboration
- Technical performance monitoring
- Proficient Skills in Microsoft office
Desired Location
Glendale, AZ
Timeline
Technical Manager
Auto Technic Americas
11.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
DRI Rubber
02.2021 - 08.2022
Logistics Operations Manager
NK Parts Industries Inc.
04.2014 - 07.2020
Production Asst Manager
NK Parts Industries Inc.
04.2009 - 04.2014
Quality Asst. Manager
NK Parts Industries Inc.
02.2004 - 04.2009
Production Supervisor/General Associate
NK Parts Industries Inc.
08.2000 - 02.2004
High School Diploma - General studies, Vocational agriculture, automotive repair
New Bremen High School