MAURICE NEAL
Detroit,MI
Summary
Dedicated construction management student with a strong leadership background in technical, fast-paced industries. Skilled in safety, collaboration, and project coordination. Highly motivated, kpi driven, adaptable, and teachable-eager to gain practical experience through apprenticeships and work toward General Contractor licensure.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader - New Production Lines & Welding Department
Brose New Boston Inc.
New Boston, MI
12.2022 - 03.2025
- Led day-to-day operations for welding/assembly; supervised ~12 team members across shifts (teams of 8-30 historically).
- Partnered with quality, maintenance, and engineering to troubleshoot technical issues (sensors, HMIs, fixtures) and restore uptime.
- Designed and launched new production lines with strict safety and quality controls; coordinated start-up readiness and SOPs.
- Monitored KPIs and adjusted workflows to improve throughput; reduced avoidable downtime ~12% via structured problem solving.
- Facilitated daily huddles, coached staff, and conducted performance feedback to align work with schedule and standards.
- Acted as liaison between engineering, scheduling, and QA to streamline changeovers and reduce rework.
Production Team Leader / Trainer
Brose New Boston Inc.
New Boston, MI
04.2017 - 12.2022
- Managed teams of 8-30; enforced PPE and safety procedures with zero recordables on assigned lines for extended periods.
- Trained 30+ operators and emerging team leaders across 6+ departments; standardized work and onboarding practices.
- Performed end-to-end quality checks using torque tools; ensured traceability for safety-critical components.
- Mentored 10+ new team leaders and supported 10+ supervisors during ramp-up; strengthened workforce capability.
- Collaborated with IE/Quality/Production/Maintenance to remove bottlenecks and document process improvements.
- Partnered with maintenance to adjust sensors, update HMI parameters, calibrate fixtures, and schedule preventive service.
Machine Operator
Randstad - Brose New Boston Inc.
New Boston, MI
10.2016 - 04.2017
- Mastered multiple machines in a high-volume start-up environment; supported new line launches.
- Operated manufacturing equipment to ensure efficient production processes.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment.
- Conducted quality checks on products during production stages.
- Trained new operators on equipment usage and safety procedures.
- Adjusted machine settings based on product specifications and requirements.
- Comply with company policies regarding quality control procedures.
- Ensure that safety guidelines are followed at all times while operating machinery.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the work area for optimal operations.
Education
Construction Management -
Henry Ford College
Dearborn, MI 08.2025 - 10.2025
Skills
- Blueprint Reading & Estimating
- Construction Scheduling
- OSHA Safety Compliance
- Team Leadership & Communication
- Problem Solving & Process Improvement
- Cross-Functional Coordination
- Project management
- Team leadership
- Quality assurance
- Workflow management
- Training and mentoring
- Team building
- Safety compliance
- Employee training
- Team supervision
- Safety
- Task delegation
- Performance evaluations
- People management
- Leading team meetings
- Process optimization
- Technical troubleshooting
- Effective communication
- Complex Problem-solving
- Blueprint reading
- Hand tool proficiency
- Power tools
- Site supervision
- Crew supervision
- Construction practices
Training
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Teams)
- SAP (Production tracking, data)
- Torque tools, basic metrology
- HMI basics & fixture calibration (exposure)
- Lean & Continuous Improvement (intro)
- Root Cause / 8D exposure
Leadership Highlights
- Launched/transitioned multiple lines from pilot to production; coordinated cross-functional readiness (safety, quality, staffing).
- Led root-cause investigations (5-Why/8D elements) with maintenance and quality teams to prevent repeat issues.
- Led and managed production teams of 30+ personnel across multiple high-volume manufacturing lines, ensuring seamless daily operations and optimal output.
- Trained and developed new operators, line leaders, and supervisors, building strong, capable teams and improving workforce efficiency and retention.
- Successfully launched new production lines from the ground up, coordinating equipment setup, workflow design, and staff training for various product functions.
- Partnered closely with Industrial Engineers (IE), Quality Engineers (QE), area group leaders, and external contractors to implement process improvements and meet production goals.
- Accelerated new line ramp-up times by training entire teams to reach target production speeds quickly and consistently.
- Oversaw and enforced performance standards, safety protocols, and disciplinary actions, maintaining a productive and compliant work environment.
Timeline
Construction Management -
Henry Ford College
08.2025 - 10.2025
Team Leader - New Production Lines & Welding Department
Brose New Boston Inc.
12.2022 - 03.2025
Production Team Leader / Trainer
Brose New Boston Inc.
04.2017 - 12.2022
Machine Operator
Randstad - Brose New Boston Inc.
10.2016 - 04.2017