Dynamic Assembly Team Leader with proven expertise in workflow optimization and team collaboration. Known for reducing assembly errors and enhancing efficiency while maintaining high safety and quality standards.
Overview
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Certification
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
MDEG Assembly Team Leader
Detroit Diesel Corporation
Detroit, MI
09.2018 - Current
Trained and mentored team members on assembly procedures and best practices.
Streamlined workflow processes, reducing assembly time and improving efficiency.
Coordinated daily production schedules to meet departmental goals and deadlines.
Led assembly line operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
Facilitated communication between cross-functional teams to resolve production issues promptly.
Conducted regular performance evaluations, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
Reduced assembly errors with thorough quality control checks and immediate corrective actions.
Trained new team members in assembly procedures, ensuring consistent work standards across the team.
Boosted team morale through effective communication, recognition of achievements, and fostering a positive work environment.
Evaluated employee skill sets regularly to ensure optimal task assignment based on individual strengths and abilities.
Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
Operated various machines used in production processes.
Utilized safety devices and procedures to protect personnel and equipment.
Trained new employees, instructing each in use of machinery, standard operating procedures and company policies.
Performed quality checks on finished products to verify compliance specifications and assign appropriate quality grades.
Facilitated collaboration between production and other departments.
MDEG Assembler
Detroit Diesel Corporation
Detroit, MI
09.2016 - 09.2018
HDEP Floater/ AEM Line
Detroit Diesel Corporation
Detroit, MI
03.2013 - 08.2016
Series 60 Off Hwy Assembler
Detroit Diesel Corporation
Detroit, MI
09.1997 - 03.2013
Education
No Degree - Architectural Engineering
Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, MI
Skills
Assembly line experience
Production planning
Workflow optimization
Standard operating procedures
Machine operation
Equipment operation
Dependable and responsible
Product inspection
Defect identification
Production monitoring
Workspace organization
Team leadership
Task prioritization
Team building
Team collaboration
Team communication
Reliability
Dependable and responsible
Multitasking
Stress tolerance
Attention to detail
Issue detection
Problem-solving
Problem-solving abilities
Continuous improvement
Critical thinking
Decision-making
Organizational skills
Production documentation
Effective communication
Adaptability and flexibility
Precision assembly
Employee engagement
Self-motivation
Active learning
Data entry
Safety procedures
Hand-eye coordination
Efficiency optimization
Team leadership
Employee training
Product assembly
Problem identification
Product inspection
Certification
TOS Training - September 2025
Interests
Playing Sports
Team Sports
Cooking
Outdoor Recreation
Watching Movies and TV Shows
Participating in fundraising events to support local charities, schools, or community projects