Michael Adams
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration
Tifton,GA
17
years of professional experience
Team-oriented [Industry] leader with proven leadership and motivational skills successful in helping group members achieve business goals. Respectful and clear communicator focused on enhancing teamwork and collaboratively addressing challenges with logical approaches. Skilled in building relationships and enhancing employee satisfaction to drive work performance.
Work History
Group Leader
4 Years 9 Months- Oversees daily production and ensures the resources are available to complete daily tasks.
- Utilized High Jump and SAP to generate event reports, ensuring timely completion of all orders.
- Engaged with management to enhance operational efficiency and workflow. to help improve production with work queues in the department.
- Facilitated morning startup meetings, incorporating safety discussions and stretching exercises to promote team wellness.
- Collaborated with Engineers to improve blueprints for quality parts and submitted an ECR.
- Work directly with Engineers to improve the machine programs to ensure each is made to specification.
- Directed department activities when supervisor was unavailable to ensure continuity. when supervisor is unavailable.
- Use the Qlik program to update the daily employee GEMBA board.
- Skills Used: Blueprints, SAP, Computers, Machinery, Excel, Word.
Group Leader II
11 Years 3 Months- Managed installation of working queues to enhance schedule compliance.
- Collaborated with engineers to identify solutions for reducing copper scrap.
- Transitioned to another department in February 2026 to lead assembly line production.
- Assigned to the area in May to manage processes while the header machine was out of service.
Manufacturing Specialist
1 Year 4 Months- Promoted to Manufacturing Specialist, overseeing Kanban for header production and developing Kanban systems for various parts as required.
- Operated Silver 3 tube bender for header leads while managing lead Kanban production.
- Filled various positions within department to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Trained in SAP and department production processes to provide support as acting group leader.
- Skills Used: Blueprints, SAP, Computers, Machinery, Excel, Word.
Machine Operator
3 Years- Operated fin press on Feeder Cell slab production line, contributing to efficient coil build production.
- Operated expander 04 in slab expansion, ensuring quality control during processing.
- Executed precise cuts as saw operator in Feeder Cell tube fabrication for copper headers and connectors, while training on multiple machines for operational flexibility.
- Skills Used: Blueprints, SAP, Computers, Machinery
Sub-Contractor
3 Years- Led 5-man crew in constructing front and back ends of chicken houses.
- Skill Used: Power Tools, Blueprints, Heavy Equipment, Computers.
- Managed subcontractor relationships to ensure project compliance and timely completion.
- Coordinated scheduling and logistics for multiple construction projects, optimizing resource allocation.
- Supervised onsite safety protocols, leading to enhanced team performance and reduced incidents.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Manufacturing
Assembly
Manufacturing team management
Kanban
Lean Manufacturing
Team development initiatives
Team training programs
Continuous improvement
Effective communication
Team management
Mechanical troubleshooting
Team development
Material handling
Organizational management
Problem-solving techniques
Communication skills
Continuous improvement processes
Schedule management
Timeline
Group Leader
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration
11.2021 - CurrentRead More
Manufacturing Specialist
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration
07.2020 - 11.2021Read More
Group Leader II
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration
05.2015 - CurrentRead More
Machine Operator
Heatcraft Worldwide Refrigeration
01.2015 - 01.2018Read More
Sub-Contractor
A&H Construction
01.2010 - 01.2013Read More
Moultrie Technical College
High School Diploma
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