Joshua Trice
Athens
Summary
Dynamic leader with extensive experience at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, excelling in production management and KPI tracking. Proven track record in coaching teams, enhancing performance, and driving continuous improvement initiatives. Skilled in problem-solving and fostering strong team relationships, consistently achieving safety and quality targets through effective training and mentorship.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
04.2022 - Current
- Lead day‑to‑day assembly operations, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently met.
- Provide coaching, mentorship, and performance feedback to 5 Team Leaders and 37 Team Members.
- Coordinate cross‑department communication to resolve production issues and minimize downtime.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on waste reduction and process optimization.
- Maintain standardized work and promote a strong safety culture across the department.
- Previous experience in production start-up with two companies, Toyota Mississippi and Mazda Toyota.
- Achieved KPI targets consistently in safety, quality, and productivity by utilizing 8 step problem solving.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
Team Leader
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Oversaw team performance and workflow to maintain consistent production flow.
- Conducted daily huddles, assigned work responsibilities, and ensured adherence to standardized operating procedures.
- Trained and onboarded new team members in assembly processes and safety practices using TJI training.
- Supported problem-solving activities to address quality and mechanical issues.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Assembly GST Trainer
Toyota Mississippi (TMMMS)
11.2019 - 01.2021
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Developed and executed performance management programs to increase employee engagement and productivity.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Designed and delivered web-based, self-directed learning materials.
- Created and oversaw TJI training programs for operations.
Team Member
Toyota Mississippi (TMMMS)
04.2012 - 11.2019
- Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
- Developed strong cooperative relationships with coworkers and managers.
- Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
- Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
- Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Itawamba Community College
Fulton, Mississippi, MS05-2012
Skills
- Production/KPI tracking
- TJI Training
- Production management
- Performance monitoring
- Assembly Operations
- Problem Solving/Root Cause Analysis
Accomplishments
- First to achieve Silver in POA Production in Assembly
- First above 90% in quality and 95% in productivity each physical year.
- Collaborated with team of 10 in the development of the first quality circle at MTM.
Timeline
Group Leader
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
04.2022 - Current
Team Leader
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
01.2021 - 04.2022
Assembly GST Trainer
Toyota Mississippi (TMMMS)
11.2019 - 01.2021
Team Member
Toyota Mississippi (TMMMS)
04.2012 - 11.2019
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Itawamba Community College