Steven Sanders
Spring Hill,TN
Summary
Accomplished leader with extensive experience at General Motors, adept in Lean Manufacturing and strategic planning. Demonstrated success in enhancing team productivity and efficiency through effective management and quality assurance practices. Skilled in fostering a culture of continuous improvement, achieving significant operational enhancements.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Department
General Motors
Spring Hill, USA
10.2024 - Current
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- Developed and maintained detailed inspection reports, documenting findings and recommending improvements
- Conducted thorough quality inspections on incoming materials, ensuring adherence to specifications and standards
- Coordinated with other departments regarding changes that may affect product quality or reliability.
- Performed visual inspections of finished products.
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- Monitored production processes to ensure compliance with established quality standards.
- Performed tests on in-process and finished goods and documented results.
Team Member
General Motors
Spring Hill, USA
02.2024 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- Supported team leader in coordinating tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and timely completion of projects
- Collaborated with team members to achieve project goals and deliver high-quality results
- Assisted in training new team members on company policies, procedures, and best practices
- Maintained open lines of communication with team members to foster a positive work environment
- Took initiative to help teammates with their workload during busy periods or when facing tight deadlines
- Collaborated cross-functionally with other teams to ensure seamless integration of efforts for successful project execution
- Demonstrated strong teamwork skills by actively participating in group discussions and brainstorming sessions
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
Team Leader
General Motors
Romulus, USA
01.2021 - 02.2024
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- Worked in the Transmission Clean Room
- In my area I worked in numerous departments from output carriers as the team leader, team member in reaction carriers and finally main line team member and sometimes acting team leader
- Led regular meetings with the team to discuss progress updates, address challenges, and provide guidance on project priorities
- Created performance metrics and tracked key indicators to evaluate individual and team performance
- Increased employee engagement through regular check-ins, recognition programs, and team-building activities
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
Team Leader
General Motors
Flint, USA
05.2020 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- Team leader on team 5 in small gas engine department
- I did level 5 bps boards, S.P.Q.R.C.E
- I also train other team members on jobs and new standards
- Implemented effective communication strategies to foster collaboration and improve team productivity
- Monitored team performance and provided regular feedback to drive continuous improvement
- Resolved conflicts within the team by facilitating open dialogue and promoting a positive work environment
- Identified skill gaps within the team and coordinated training sessions to enhance overall capabilities
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
Team Leader Special Projects
General Motors
Pontiac, USA
01.2019 - 03.2020
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- The production team leader supervises and manages and is responsible for being a leadership resource to team members, providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support and advice
- The leader is responsible for knowing proper procedures for workers to follow and ensuring that they comply
- The leader might be called upon to share special industry techniques on how to use tools and equipment, or tips on how to improve quality or speed of production
- The production team leader encourages team effort and supportive attitudes between workers
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
GM Pontiac Stamping Group Leader of Production and Materials Dept
General Motors
Pontiac, USA
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- I Group Lead/supervised and managed the Materials 2nd shift team on his and AA and footprint press on 2nd shift, which included the setup functions, to ensure that production, quantity and quality standards are maintained
- As the Group Leader I ensured that employees are properly trained, receive regular job performance feedback and are safety conscience at all times
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- Enhanced operational performance by developing effective business strategies, systems and procedures.
- Mitigated business risks by working closely with staff members and assessing performance.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
Group Leader Metal Finish
General Motors
Pontiac, USA
01.2018 - 09.2019
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- The Group Leader supervises the Production metal finish team on his shift, including the setup functions, to ensure that production, quantity and quality standards are maintained
- The Group Leader will ensure that employees are properly trained, receive regular job performance feedback and are safety conscience at all times
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- Conducted regular performance reviews with team members, providing constructive criticism when necessary.
- Identified training needs for group members; provided instruction when appropriate.
Team leader
General Motors
Pontiac, USA
10.2016 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- The production team leader is responsible for being a leadership resource to team members, providing knowledge, experience, motivation, support and advice
- The leader is responsible for knowing proper procedures for workers to follow and ensuring that they comply
- The leader might be called upon to share special industry techniques on how to use tools and equipment, or tips on how to improve quality or speed of production
- The production team leader encourages team effort and supportive attitudes between workers
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
Crane operator and press operator
General Motors
Pontiac, USA
01.2014 - 12.2017
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- A safety representative designs and implements a company's policies and procedures surrounding employee safety and accident prevention
- These policies and procedures are created to limit the company's exposure to liability
- Safety representatives are often found in industries such as manufacturing and construction
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
Safety Representative Progs dept
General Motors
Pontiac, USA
06.2014 - 06.2016
- Company Overview: General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
- Ensuring the Safety of production workers, by the way of processes, implementation, teaching and showing people how much safety matters
- General Motors is a global automotive company that designs, manufactures, and sells vehicles and vehicle parts
Youth specialist & part-time supervisor(weekend)
Methodist Children's Home Society
Redford, USA
02.2013 - 12.2015
- Company Overview: Methodist Children's Home Society provides care and support for children and youth in need
- The primary role of the Youth Care Specialist is to supervise and direct children/youth in the shelter care program on their designated shift, assist with record keeping and perform duties necessary for the overall care and well-being of children and youth under their care
- Methodist Children's Home Society provides care and support for children and youth in need
Counselor
Job Corps
Detroit, USA
12.2010 - 08.2012
- Company Overview: Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S
- Department of Labor
- The Residential Advisor assesses, plans, implements and evaluates daily living programs and routines for individuals we serve
- He/she conducts all program operations in accordance with the principles of normalization and abiding by sound social-service practices
- The Residential Advisor is responsible for ensuring the individuals' health and safety is protected and that each individual participates to their fullest in activities of daily living
- Job Corps is a no-cost education and vocational training program administered by the U.S
- Department of Labor
- Provided educational support by assisting students with their academic work as well as helping them develop problem solving skills.
- Conducted mental health assessments with clients in order to determine appropriate interventions.
Education
Certificate - Biblical Studies
Greater Northwest Bible College
Detroit, MI06.2009
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oakland university
Rochester Hills, MI12.2004
High school diploma -
Martin Luther King Kr. High school
Detroit, MI06.2000
Skills
- CPR
- Training
- Microsoft Office
- Marketing
- Inventory
- Word processing
- Leadership Experience
- Supervising experience
- GIS
- Crane
- Data Collection
- Computer networking
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- Event Planning
- Program Management
- Project Coordination
- Manufacturing
- Fabrication
- Research
- Leadership
- Kronos
- Maximo
- 5S
- Lean Manufacturing
- Employee Orientation
- Lean
- Technical Support
- SAP
- Logistics
- Merchandising
- Addiction counseling
- Production Management
- Product Development
- Recruiting
- Management
- Quality Assurance
- Supply Chain
- Negotiation
- Purchasing
- Quality Control
- Assembly
- Lean Six Sigma
- Warehouse Management
- Production Planning
- Conflict Management
- Team Management
- Continuous Improvement
- CNC
- Customer Service
- Training & Development
- Human Resources
- Succession Planning
- GM Vehicles
- ISO 9001
- React
- SQL
- Analysis Skills
- Sales
- Organizational Skills
- Time Management
- SharePoint
- Process Improvement
Certification
- Driver's License
- CPR Certification
- Crane Certification
Additional Information - Professional Skills
Intermediate, Advanced
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Quality Department
General Motors
10.2024 - Current
Team Member
General Motors
02.2024 - 10.2024
Team Leader
General Motors
01.2021 - 02.2024
Team Leader
General Motors
05.2020 - 01.2021
Team Leader Special Projects
General Motors
01.2019 - 03.2020
GM Pontiac Stamping Group Leader of Production and Materials Dept
General Motors
01.2018 - 09.2019
Group Leader Metal Finish
General Motors
01.2018 - 09.2019
Team leader
General Motors
10.2016 - 12.2017
Safety Representative Progs dept
General Motors
06.2014 - 06.2016
Crane operator and press operator
General Motors
01.2014 - 12.2017
Youth specialist & part-time supervisor(weekend)
Methodist Children's Home Society
02.2013 - 12.2015
Counselor
Job Corps
12.2010 - 08.2012
Certificate - Biblical Studies
Greater Northwest Bible College
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Oakland university
High school diploma -
Martin Luther King Kr. High school