Steve Padgett
Washington,IN
Summary
Dynamic team leader with a proven track record in driving operational efficiency and enhancing team collaboration. Skilled in implementing training programs and process improvements, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and high performance.
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana
4000 Tulip Tree Drive, Princeton, Indiana 47670
06.2001 - 06.2026
- Led production teams to achieve operational efficiency and meet manufacturing targets.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow and reduce downtime across assembly lines.
- Trained and mentored new team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Utilized lean manufacturing techniques to streamline operations and optimize resource allocation.
- Coordinated cross-functional communication between departments to ensure seamless production flow.
- Developed training programs focused on safety protocols and best practices in manufacturing processes.
- Analyzed production data to identify trends, driving strategic decision-making for continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss performance metrics and align goals with organizational objectives.
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Maintained an inclusive and diverse team culture, promoting respect and understanding among all members.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Collaborated with other department leaders to establish shared goals and ensure alignment across teams.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
- Mentored junior staff members, helping them develop their leadership potential and advance in their careers.
- Increased customer satisfaction ratings by closely monitoring service quality standards and addressing any issues promptly.
- Provided ongoing support to direct reports, addressing concerns or questions promptly so they could remain focused on their tasks.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Streamlined workflows for increased efficiency, reducing turnaround times for critical tasks.
- Coordinated resources effectively to meet project deadlines and achieve desired results.
- Facilitated decision-making processes within group through open dialogue and consensus-building techniques.
- Promoted culture of continuous improvement by encouraging feedback from all organizational levels and implementing actionable changes.
- Established clear communication channels to facilitate timely exchange of information between team members and stakeholders.
- Led cross-functional teams to execute projects on time, within budget, and with high-quality outcomes.
- Facilitated culture of continuous improvement, encouraging feedback and innovative solutions from all team members.
- Coordinated cross-departmental meetings to streamline project execution, fostering collaborative work environment.
- Implemented comprehensive reporting system to track team performance and identify areas for improvement.
- Optimized resource allocation, ensuring projects were delivered within budget and scope.
- Motivated team members to surpass their targets, recognizing and rewarding their achievements.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment and professionalism that inspired team members to excel.
- Oversaw quality control measures, maintaining high standards for all project outputs.
- Improved operational workflows, enabling team to handle increased workloads without compromising quality.
- Fostered positive work environment, resulting in decreased employee turnover and increased team cohesion.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient task delegation and regular performance evaluations.
- Developed risk management plans, minimizing potential project disruptions and ensuring timely delivery.
- Developed and executed training programs that significantly improved team skills and morale.
- Streamlined internal processes, reducing project completion times and increasing overall efficiency.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Leveraged data and analytics to make informed decisions and drive business improvements.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
- Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
Machinist
Jasper Rubber
Jasper, Indiana
02.1992 - 05.2001
- Operated CNC machines to produce precision rubber parts according to specifications.
- Interpreted blueprints and technical drawings to ensure accurate manufacturing processes.
- Conducted routine maintenance on machinery to uphold operational efficiency and safety standards.
- Trained junior machinists on equipment operation and safety protocols, enhancing team performance.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced waste and increased production efficiency.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for manufacturability and quality assurance.
- Supervised workflow on the shop floor, ensuring timely completion of projects while maintaining quality standards.
- Led troubleshooting efforts for machining issues, resulting in minimized downtime and improved output consistency.
- Inspected completed parts to verify compliance with specifications and quality standards.
- Utilized micrometers and calipers to measure and verify precise tolerances.
- Operated drill presses, lathes and milling machines to produce required parts.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Adapted to frequently changing priorities in a dynamic manufacturing environment, ensuring timely completion of all assignments.
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Demonstrated flexibility in working with various materials, including metals, plastics, and composites, to produce high-quality machined components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machine settings to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
- Worked with team members to improve production processes and procedures.
- Supported team members in troubleshooting complex machine issues, sharing knowledge and expertise to resolve problems quickly.
- Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints, and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
- Assisted in training new machinists on company procedures, best practices, and safe operation of equipment.
- Monitored equipment to detect and report malfunctions and prevent accidents.
- Optimized tooling performance through regular inspection, cleaning, sharpening or replacing worn tools as needed.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Supported recordkeeping by logging daily production, scrap rate and machine maintenance data.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and maintained equipment and tools.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks to meet deadlines while maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Performed preventative maintenance on machines regularly to minimize downtime due to breakdowns or malfunctions.
- Maintained detailed records of completed jobs, tracking materials used and time spent on each project for accurate billing purposes.
- Lubricated parts and performed minor and preventive maintenance to improve machine function and increase lifespan.
- Calibrated machines to maintain required productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Collaborated with quality assurance team to resolve discrepancies and implement corrective actions for non-conforming parts.
- Enhanced production efficiency by setting up, adjusting, and operating various machines according to specifications.
- Reduced waste and increased material utilization with precise measurement and cutting techniques.
- Improved workplace safety by performing routine maintenance on machinery and ensuring all equipment was in proper working order.
- Collaborated with engineers to develop new parts, interpreting blueprints and schematics for accurate production.
- Suggested new methods of machining that resulted in better product quality with reduced production time.
- Maximized machine uptime by efficiently scheduling jobs based on priority level and resource availability.
- Reduced error and non-conformances with by utilising fixtures and cutting tools on CNC machines.
- Increased precision of manufactured components by implementing quality control measures and using advanced measuring tools.
- Adapted to rapidly changing production needs, quickly learning new machining techniques and technologies.
- Streamlined production processes, setting up machinery and tools before each project.
- Achieved consistent quality, performing detailed final inspections and adjustments on completed parts.
- Boosted machine lifespan, implementing proactive maintenance schedule and keeping detailed maintenance records.
- Collaborated with engineering teams to refine product designs for manufacturability.
- Mastered various machining operations, including milling, drilling, and turning, to expand production capabilities.
- Improved product quality with meticulous inspection of machined parts against strict industry standards.
- Supported cost-efficiency efforts, identifying and implementing ways to reduce operational expenses.
- Increased operational efficiency by recommending improvements to machining processes and equipment.
- Customized machining techniques to meet unique project specifications, ensuring client satisfaction.
- Facilitated smoother project transitions by maintaining clear and detailed production logs.
- Fostered safer workplace by adhering to and promoting strict safety protocols and guidelines.
- Delivered complex projects on time, managing multiple machining tasks simultaneously under tight deadlines.
- Ensured compliance with environmental regulations by properly disposing of waste materials and chemicals.
- Reduced machine downtime, conducting regular maintenance and troubleshooting minor issues.
- Contributed to project planning, estimating timelines and material requirements for upcoming projects.
- Optimized tool usage, selecting appropriate cutting tools for different materials and tasks.
- Enhanced precision in product manufacturing by operating and adjusting CNC machinery for optimal performance.
- Enhanced team productivity, sharing technical knowledge and machining tips with new machinists.
- Minimized material waste, calculating optimal cutting paths and material usage in advance.
- Repaired and maintained machine tools, fixtures and other production equipment.
- Used various precision measuring instruments to check workpiece accuracy.
- Operated CNC and manual lathes, mills and drill presses to produce precision machined components.
- Inspected and measured machined parts for conformance to specified tolerances.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
- Trained and mentored new and existing machinists on proper machining techniques.
- Established machining parameters and test runs for new parts and components.
- Developed jigs, fixtures and tooling to meet production requirements.
- Adapted quickly to new and changing technologies in machining field.
- Calibrated and aligned machine components for proper functioning.
- Studied sample parts, blueprints or engineering information to determine methods or sequences of operations needed to fabricate products.
- Collaborated with engineers and other machinists to develop optimal machining processes.
- Utilized CAD and CAM software to design tool paths, select cutting tools and set machine parameters.
- Devised and implemented process improvements to enhance production.
- Recommended adjustments to production processes to optimize product quality.
- Researched and identified new machining technologies and techniques.
Education
High School Diploma -
Washington High School
Washington, INSkills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
- Team supervision
- People management
- Staff training
- Coaching and mentoring
- Documentation and reporting
- Performance improvement
- Work planning
- Complex Problem-solving
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Overseeing daily activities
- Quality improvement
- Conflict resolution
- Daily workflow improvement
- Mentoring
- Leading team meetings
- Safety
- Relationship building
- Safety processes and procedures
- Staff education and training
- Process improvement
- Team building
- Coaching
- Flexible schedule
- Issue resolution
- Complaint resolution
- Shift scheduling
- Giving constructive feedback
- Evaluating employee work
- Team Check-ins
- Performance evaluations
- Influencing skills
- SMART goals
- Employee evaluation
- Technical support
- Overtime management
- Feedback delivery
- Onboarding and orientation
- Key performance indicators
- Expectation setting
- SOP adherence
- Meeting facilitation
- Lean manufacturing
- Verbal and written communication
- Deadline management
- Employee training
- Task delegation
- Strategic planning
- Project management
- Risk management
- Change management
- Loss prevention
- Team assessment
- Leadership
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Decision-making
- Excellent communication
- Written communication
- Idea development and brainstorming
- MS office
- Project planning
- Data analysis
- Problem resolution
- Task prioritization
- Interpersonal communication
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving abilities
- Reliability
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Professional and courteous
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Self motivation
Timeline
Team Leader
Toyota Motor Manufacturing of Indiana
06.2001 - 06.2026
Machinist
Jasper Rubber
02.1992 - 05.2001
High School Diploma -
Washington High School