JUSTIN HOLMES
Fremont,CA
Summary
Experienced production and operations professional with 6+ years of leadership experience in fast-paced manufacturing and logistics environments. Proven ability to lead teams, coordinate daily operations, maintain productivity and quality standards, train employees, resolve operational issues, and make sound decisions under pressure. Experienced in staffing, work assignments, employee development, reporting, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Production Associate
TESLA MOTORS
Fremont, CA
06.2019 - Current
- Lead daily production operations in a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.
- Assign employees to machines and stations and ensure staffing and operations are prepared for the start of each shift.
- Ensure team members have the proper tools, parts, and resources necessary to complete assigned work.
- Provide day-to-day leadership and support to production associates while maintaining high-quality standards.
- Work closely with Quality Technicians, managers, and cross-functional teams to identify, diagnose, and resolve production and vehicle quality issues.
- De-escalate workplace and production-line issues and appropriately escalate matters through the chain of command when necessary.
- Manage production operations when supervisors are unavailable or staffing levels are limited.
- Make operational decisions based on business needs to keep production moving while maintaining quality and safety.
- Assist other production zones with non-conformance and repairs when the home zone is operating efficiently.
- Train and cross-train associates to improve team flexibility, productivity, and quality performance.
- Monitor and communicate production-related issues to appropriate management and leadership.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicles are built safely and meet quality expectations.
Seasonal Supervisor
FEDEX GROUND
Newark, CA
11.2017 - 05.2019
- Supervised and coordinated employees during daily package-sorting operations in a high-volume, time-sensitive environment.
- Directed employee placement and reassigned personnel based on operational needs and available staffing.
- Prepared equipment and work areas for daily operations and ensured the dock was properly set up.
- Monitored work areas to maintain organization, cleanliness, productivity, and operational efficiency.
- Prepared and provided percentage and performance reports to management.
- Took initiative to address staffing and operational needs without waiting for direction.
- Assisted other managers with van-line operations and successfully managed van-line activities.
- Supported overall sort operations by identifying issues and adjusting staffing to maintain workflow.
Package Handler Trainer
FEDEX GROUND
Newark, CA
04.2014 - 11.2017
- Trained new and existing employees on proper loading and unloading procedures.
- Taught employees how to safely and properly operate equipment.
- Demonstrated effective work methods and procedures to improve employee performance.
- Monitored employee progress and provided feedback regarding training and performance.
- Completed reports documenting employee training and status.
- Helped employees develop the knowledge and skills necessary to perform their responsibilities safely and effectively.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL
Fremont, CA01.2012
Skills
- Team Leadership & Supervision
- Employee Training & Development
- Production & Operations Management
- Staffing & Workforce Coordination
- Quality Control & Problem Solving
- Productivity & Performance Management
- Conflict Resolution & De-escalation
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Timeline
Lead Production Associate
TESLA MOTORS
06.2019 - Current
Seasonal Supervisor
FEDEX GROUND
11.2017 - 05.2019
Package Handler Trainer
FEDEX GROUND
04.2014 - 11.2017
High School Diploma - undefined
WASHINGTON HIGH SCHOOL