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Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Team Leader
Subaru Of Indiana Automotive Inc.
05.1989 - 02.2023
Tested products or subassemblies for functionality or quality and troubleshot problems with equipment, devices, or products.
Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Collaborated with other departments to optimize production workflows.
Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
Sales Associate
Maple Grove Distribution
05.1985 - 05.1989
Met with customers to discuss and ascertain needs, tailor solutions and close deals.
Negotiated prices, terms of sales and service agreements.
Generated advertising brochure for vendor use.
Collaborated with managers to provide customer feedback and recommend operational changes to meet emerging trends.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
Education
GED -
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
Skills
Worker Training
Continuous Improvements
Output Improvements
Training Initiatives
Resource Utilization
Employee Motivation
Process Improvement
Motivational Leadership
Employee Relationships
Safety Monitoring
Job Assignments
Inventory Reports
Quality Control
Production Planning
Task Delegation
Accomplishments
I was a volunteer firefighter (Homeland Security certified) for 15 years at Rossville volunteer fire department. I work at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway as a member of the track rescue team.
Supervised team of 10 - 18 staff members.
Collaborated with team of 7 in the development of new model development .
Certification
Team leader development class at Subaru of Indiana Automotive.