Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
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Stephen Finley

Lafayette,IN

Summary

. I am a licensed overhead crane operator and fork truck driver as well.

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.

Timeline

Production Team Leader

Subaru Of Indiana Automotive Inc.
05.1989 - 02.2023

Sales Associate

Maple Grove Distribution
05.1985 - 05.1989

GED -

Purdue University
Stephen Finley