ROBERT TRAFTON

Area Manager for all areas of Rear Wheel Drive Areas Gears, Prismatics, Carriers Assembly, Valve Body Assembly, Clutch Assembly.

Responsible for 150 hourly employees for 6 and 8 speed.

Responsible for ensuring customer requirements are met with the best quality and safely and meet the KPI of build to plan.

Responsible for managing manpower utilization, monitoring materials and inventories, and meeting demanding time constraints and deadlines.

Responsible for executing GMS/BIQ IV activities.

Responsible for ensuring the build of correct variant Assembly, Gears, and Prismatic parts to meet customer demand at the best quality safely.

Responsible for coaching and mentoring the management and hourly team to ensure they have the right knowledge and skill set to be effective and most importantly embrace all the GM Cultural Behaviors.

Coordinate the annual build out of 8 speed models

• Collaborated with other departments to create a seamless end-to-end supply chain process, enhancing overall company efficiency.
• Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that increased productivity.
• Identified potential bottlenecks in the production process, implementing solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
• Developed training programs to ensure all employees were up-to-date on industry best practices and technologies.
• Improved production efficiency by implementing lean manufacturing techniques and process improvements.
• Managed daily production schedules, ensuring timely completion of projects and meeting customer demands.
• Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
• Championed sustainable manufacturing practices to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high-quality products.
• Mentored team members for skill development, resulting in enhanced productivity and job satisfaction.
• Drove innovation within the team by encouraging creative thinking and supporting the implementation of new ideas for process improvements.

• Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
• Mitigated bottlenecks within the production line through timely identification and resolution of work-process inefficiencies.
• Reduced assembly errors by carefully following work instructions and ensuring proper alignment of components.
• Increased product output by consistently meeting daily production goals and maintaining a high level of productivity.
• Quickly adapted to new production methods and technologies, maximizing efficiency in the assembly process.
• Assisted in training new employees, sharing best practices for efficient product assembly and quality control procedures.
• Shovel, sweep, or otherwise clean work areas
• Determine work assignments and procedures.
• Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail while assembling intricate components, resulting in fewer defects and higher overall quality levels.

• Direct and coordinate the activities of employees engaged in the production or processing of goods, such as inspectors, machine setters, and fabricators
• Confer with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions
• Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers
• Interpret specifications, blueprints, job orders, and company policies and procedures for workers
• Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs
• Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services
• Maintain operations data, such as time, production, and cost records, and prepare management reports of production results
• Confer with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems, complaints, or grievances
• Set up and adjust machines and equipment.