Kohl Orr
Maryville,TN
Summary
Experienced Production Team Leader with proven background in overseeing manufacturing operations to ensure smooth workflow. Brings strong leadership skills, ability to manage staff effectively and enhance operational efficiency. Demonstrated success in improving production processes, reducing downtime and increasing output while meeting all safety standards. Resilient problem solver known for fostering teamwork and driving overall productivity.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Team Leader
Denso Manufacturing
Maryville, TN
02.2022 - Current
- Facilitated problem solving sessions among team members to resolve conflicts or issues.
- Defined, created and developed solutions to identify root cause of problems to avoid future occurrences.
- Evaluated employee performance and prepared reports for management review.
- Managed all aspects of the production line including scheduling personnel shifts.
- Notified supervisors about production problems and helped identify and correct concerns.
- Investigated production issues, identified root causes, and proposed solutions.
- Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Evaluated subordinate performance and communicated with employees to provide feedback for work performance improvement.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Maintained accurate records of inventory levels, material usage, and labor hours worked.
- Provided leadership, guidance, and direction to team members on daily tasks.
- Ensured quality standards were maintained throughout the production process.
- Addressed employee and production issues to determine and implement optimal resolutions, preventing wasted resources, and maintaining schedules.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Conducted training sessions for new employees on safety protocols and job responsibilities.
Production Expert
Denso Manufacturing
Maryville, TN
04.2021 - 02.2022
- Maintained a clean workspace at all times by following established sanitation guidelines.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Monitored inventory levels and ordered new supplies as needed.
- Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.
- Troubleshooted problems that arose during production runs and implemented solutions as necessary.
- Inspected finished products for quality and adherence to customer specifications.
- Evaluated existing procedures and made recommendations for improvements.
- Analyzed data from previous productions to inform decisions about current projects.
- Met or exceeded target for on-time customer shipments.
- Developed strategies for improving efficiency and reducing waste in the manufacturing process.
- Inspected finished products before they left the facility to ensure quality standards were met.
Production Associate
Denso Manufacturing
Maryville, TN
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Organized workstations for maximum efficiency, reducing downtime between tasks.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Analyzed data from daily operations reports to identify areas needing attention or adjustment.
- Calibrated machines to adhere to quality standards and maintain required productivity levels.
- Maintained accurate records of materials used in the production process.
- Stocked shelves with necessary materials needed for production operations.
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Helped achieve team goals by rotating production lines and daily duties to meet demand.
- Identified opportunities for improvement and implemented changes to increase productivity levels.
- Kept operations area neat and orderly to minimize obstacles.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
Manufacturing Production Associate
Resource Manufacturing
Maryville, TN
07.2017 - 04.2018
- Looked through work orders to determine type and quantity of materials needed for each production batch.
- Produced quality products by palletizing, packaging and assembling finished items.
- Reduced health and safety risks with strict adherence to safety protocols and PPE requirements.
- Conducted minor repairs on malfunctioning machines when necessary.
- Classified defects from finished orders for record tracking and statistics.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved raw materials using hand trucks or pallet jacks.
- Followed detailed assembly instructions, processes, and procedures for product assembly.
- Performed inspections during production to detect quality problems.
Education
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
Maryville, TN05-2017
Skills
- Continuous improvements
- Work scheduling
- Resource tracking
- Process improvement
- Contamination prevention
- Worker training
- Quality control
- Team motivation
- Personnel management
- Safety monitoring
- Cost reduction strategies
- Excellent communication
- Quality inspections and reporting
- Punctual and dependable
- Teamwork and communication
Timeline
Production Team Leader
Denso Manufacturing
02.2022 - Current
Production Expert
Denso Manufacturing
04.2021 - 02.2022
Production Associate
Denso Manufacturing
04.2018 - 04.2021
Manufacturing Production Associate
Resource Manufacturing
07.2017 - 04.2018
High School Diploma -
Heritage High School
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