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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Scott Pryde

South Lyon,MI

Summary

Dedicated Automotive Manufacturing professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple employees with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Maintenance Group Leader (Contract)

General Motors Co
Romulus, MI
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Delegated tasks to carefully selected employees in alignment with resource management goals.
  • Monitored priorities and liaised between maintenance team and management, delegating tasks to complete on time.

Maintenance Senior Process Coach

Ford Motor Company
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Supervised employee performance, preventive maintenance and safety.
  • Planned scheduled maintenance outages as part of preventive maintenance program.
  • Provided guidance to management regarding project bids for onsite improvements.
  • Monitored safety compliance to maintain strict standards and protect team members from harm.

Process Coach - Maintenance

Ford Motor Company
12.2016 - 12.2021
  • Trained and mentored multiple Senior Process Coaches in Maintenance.
  • Coordinated training and streamlined daily maintenance activities to align worker and company priorities.
  • Monitored day-to-day activities utilizing Maximo, noting areas needing improvement and implementing plans for rectification.

Process Coach - Sterling Axle

Ford Motor Company
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Supervised multiple assembly operators, job setters and coordinated daily work activities.
  • Reported machine and equipment malfunctions.
  • Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects.

Launch Supervisor

Ford Motor Company
01.2013 - 12.2014
  • Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
  • Evaluated employee performance and coached and trained to improve weak areas.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
  • Directed projects according to schedule and quality demands.

Manufacturing Advisor - Sterling Axle Plant

Ford Motor Company
09.2010 - 12.2012
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Optimized processes to maximize efficiency.

Unit Leader - Flat Rock Assembly

Ford Motor Company
03.2004 - 08.2010
  • Scheduled preventive and corrective maintenance on equipment.
  • Maintained employee morale and increased production through employee appreciation.
  • Supervised and managed body shop operations and tasks.

Trim Supervisor - Wixom Assembly

Ford Motor Company
09.2003 - 03.2004
  • Assigned and oversaw daily production schedules to employees.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Located and resolved problems with team production and performance to maintain consistent quality levels.
  • Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.

Body Supervisor - Wixom Assembly

Ford Motor Company
08.2001 - 09.2003
  • Supervised metal finish, closure panels, final fitters and coordinated daily work activities.
  • Reported machine and equipment malfunctions.
  • Worked directly with QA personnel to identify and correct defects.

Work Group Leader - Wixom Assembly

Ford Motor Company
10.2000 - 09.2001
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Reviewed daily requirements and forecasts and delegated work for optimal coverage.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.

Spot & Gun Welder - Wixom Assembly

Ford Motor Company
07.1992 - 09.2000
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical and overhead positions.
  • Chipped off excess weld, slag and spatter using hand tools.
  • Operated hoists, cranes and power tools.

Education

Business - Management Administrative Science

Saint Mary's College
Orchard Lake, Michigan

Business - Manufacturing Management

Oakland Community College
Bloomfield Hills, Michigan

Engineering - Electrical/Electrical Management

Washtenaw Community College

Technology - Drafting/Design

Eastern Michigan University

High School Diploma -

South Lyon High School
06.1990

Skills

  • Process and Performance Improvement
  • Manufacturing Operations
  • Standard Operating Procedures Proficient
  • Report Building
  • Innovative Training Approaches
  • Process and Procedure Refinement
  • Program Monitoring and Tracking
  • Daily Progress Reports

Accomplishments

  • MA Program Completion - Completed Manufacturing Advisor program to ensure successful leadership and empowerment of the work force to complete daily activities and meet or exceed all SQDCME objectives. (P415 Supervisor)
  • JPH Improvement - Achieved 7 jobs per hour over stated jobs per hour through continuous improvement (P415 Supervisor)
  • Shift Reduction - Successfully reduced one shift in department 41 due to efficiency improvements and volume reduction. (P415 Supervisor)
  • Constraint Removal - Successfully removed Sterling P415 uplift constraint for Department 91 sub assembly machining through constraint management. (P415 Supervisor)
  • Scrap Reduction - Mazda Wagon D-Pillars off location that are assembled in the Mazda body sides . Installed rough guides to locate parts in the fixture that would not allow any movement before entering the welding process. This resulted in zero defects after the prove out phase and a cost reduction of over a $100,000. Complete body in white vehicles were being scrapped before this process was initiated. (Body Shop Unit Leader)


Certification

  • Manufacturing, Ford Motor Company, FMRAP, P360 Recognition, Award recipient for FPS PJO process, January 28, 2014
  • Quality, Ford Motor Company, Green Belt, 6 Sigma, Green Belt certification, August 15, 2001


Timeline

Maintenance Group Leader (Contract)

General Motors Co
01.2023 - 02.2023

Maintenance Senior Process Coach

Ford Motor Company
01.2022 - 05.2022

Process Coach - Maintenance

Ford Motor Company
12.2016 - 12.2021

Process Coach - Sterling Axle

Ford Motor Company
01.2014 - 12.2016

Launch Supervisor

Ford Motor Company
01.2013 - 12.2014

Manufacturing Advisor - Sterling Axle Plant

Ford Motor Company
09.2010 - 12.2012

Unit Leader - Flat Rock Assembly

Ford Motor Company
03.2004 - 08.2010

Trim Supervisor - Wixom Assembly

Ford Motor Company
09.2003 - 03.2004

Body Supervisor - Wixom Assembly

Ford Motor Company
08.2001 - 09.2003

Work Group Leader - Wixom Assembly

Ford Motor Company
10.2000 - 09.2001

Spot & Gun Welder - Wixom Assembly

Ford Motor Company
07.1992 - 09.2000

Business - Management Administrative Science

Saint Mary's College

Business - Manufacturing Management

Oakland Community College

Engineering - Electrical/Electrical Management

Washtenaw Community College

Technology - Drafting/Design

Eastern Michigan University

High School Diploma -

South Lyon High School
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