LEVI RAY

Led teams in production and quality assurance to achieve operational excellence in manufacturing processes.

• Led teams of employees and technical personnel to drive operational excellence across manufacturing processes.
• Managed daily operations, fostering teamwork and collaboration among employees to enhance productivity.
• Led GM production teams through daily safety and quality checks.
• Monitored workflow to support GM output and line balance.
• Resolved issues with supervisors, maintenance, and quality teams.
• Implemented Built-in-Quality initiatives, improving product quality and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Analyzed and responded promptly to the manufacturing daily plan, adjusting operations accordingly.
• Drove accountability among team members by setting clear expectations. through people and processes which may require difficult conversations
• Managed multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities .
• Conducted performance reviews with team members, offering constructive feedback to support their development.
• Organized weekly meetings to review objectives, discuss accomplishments, and plan future goals.
• Participated in the hiring process, identifying and selecting candidates who fit team needs and company culture.
• Navigated a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing priorities and driving accountability through effective communication.
• Managed multiple tasks efficiently in a fast-paced environment. in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.
• Possess the experience to manage change and navigate ambiguity.

• Led the safety culture and results on the production floor while driving safety improvements within my designated value stream. Ensure all safety incidents on my shift are investigated, root caused determined, and corrective actions are identified and implemented to mitigate future risk.
• Direct daily activities of the production floor in compliance with the company’s policies and procedures, along with all federal, state and local regulations including OSHA, FDA cGMP standards and employment law.
• Communicated operational challenges and executed course corrections regarding safety, quality, service, cost, or personnel, facilitating effective line/shift handoffs daily.
• Planning and executing activities with procurement, maintenance, warehouse and quality departments through active communication to achieve and sustain results.
• Understanding of operating challenges and utilizing problem-solving tools to drive continuous improvement opportunities for my value stream.
• Educated and trained staff using the TWI methodology to ensure adherence to performance expectations outlined in best practice documentation.
• Monitored key performance indicators for the value stream using visual control boards.
• Analyzed equipment and personnel performance for improvement opportunities, developed plans, and executed projects to enhance processes.
• Perform associate evaluations through Quantum, providing feedback and development as needed.

• Provide supervision to Stamping team leaders and team members in overall strategy based on company policy management and priorities
• Led initiatives to eliminate production bottlenecks and reduce chronic downtime
• Identified waste in the Stamping process and implemented strategies to enhance operational efficiency
• Developed continuous improvement strategies to enhance operational performance, relative to KPI achievement and translate those strategies into concrete action plans.
• Continuously establish, enforce and improve standards for their zone and seek to do so for adjacent zones as well
• Coordinated activities with the Stamping & Body Weld team to improve quality.
• Establish strong team member relations, at all levels and provide support for people development, coaching and mentoring focusing on teamwork and inclusion
• Shared information, communicated goals, and coached team members to ensure alignment with objectives
• Keep team appropriately staffed by interviewing and supporting the onboarding of newly hired Team Members

• Achieved production requirements by training staff and directing labor employees in assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Motivated and trained employees, enhancing team productivity and engagement.
• Enhanced operational performance and reduced labor expenses by developing and optimizing standard practices.
• Experience in meeting business expectations for KPIs, Suggestions, and Kaizens to help reduce Cost Deployment.
• Ensured that all health and safety guidelines were followed.
• Ensure production line employees operated in ergonomically safe environments.
• Assisted machine operators with finished pieces and performed quality checks on products and parts, ensuring compliance with WCM (World Class Manufacturing) standards..

• Responsible for developing, implementing and
  maintaining departmental and individual goals and
  performance measures.
• Developed, reviewed and maintained staffing
  requirements.
• Responsible for annual performance evaluations,
  development, discipline and terminations.
• Responsible for interviewing and selection of new
  members.
• Assessed team training needs for safety and quality improvements related to safety, quality, new technologies and application tools.
• Responsible for maintaining training plans (job specific),
  ISO,WS,FAA,Certification etc. and ensure members
  certifications are kept current as required per their
  positions.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma processes and the ability to
  apply Six Sigma principles to production processes for