Taylor Barnes
Ravenal,SC
Summary
Proven leader with extensive experience at Mahle Behr, adept in enhancing team performance and customer satisfaction through coaching, mentoring, and innovative problem-solving. Excelled in quality improvement and workplace safety, achieving significant operational efficiencies. Skilled in fostering teamwork and collaboration, my strategic approach resulted in a marked increase in production quality and team motivation.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead
Mahle Behr
08.2022 - Current
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to company values at all times.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
- Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring timely completion of projects and adherence to high-quality standards.
- Influenced positive change within the organization through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
- Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
- Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
- Led cross-functional teams for successful project execution while maintaining strong collaboration among team members.
- Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decisionmaking.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
- Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
- Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
- Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
- Collected, arranged, and input information into database system.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Expedited order fulfillment by accurately picking, packing, and shipping products to customers.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Maintained accurate inventory levels to prevent stock outages, conducting weekly inventory audits.
- Supported production line with timely material supply, keeping operations running without interruptions.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to ensure timely shipment of products, reducing delivery delays.
- Increased customer satisfaction by accurately and promptly processing orders.
- Implemented barcode system for inventory management, streamlining tracking process.
- Drove forklifts, pallet jacks and other equipment to move materials.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
Machine Operator
Mahle Behr
02.2019 - 08.2022
- Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
- Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
- Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
- Trained new employees on proper machine operation, ensuring adherence to company standards and safety guidelines.
- Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
- Demonstrated adaptability by quickly learning how to operate new machinery and implementing newly introduced processes within the production environment.
- Operated various types of machinery, contributing to the successful completion of diverse projects.
- Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
- Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
- Streamlined workflow by maintaining a clean and organized workstation, adhering to safety protocols.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes and improve overall performance.
- Maintained open communication lines with supervisors regarding project status updates, potential delays, or any concerns affecting production timelines.
- Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
- Upheld high-quality standards while meeting tight deadlines during periods of increased demand.
- Reduced downtime by conducting regular equipment inspections and identifying necessary repairs.
- Provided feedback on equipment performance issues, enabling engineers to develop effective solutions for recurring problems.
- Participated in cross-functional teams focused on achieving company-wide goals related to safety, quality, and productivity improvements.
- Managed inventory levels by tracking material usage and coordinating timely replenishment orders with suppliers.
Education
GED -
GED
Charleston, SC03.2014
Skills
- Customer Focus
- Coaching and Mentoring
- Performance monitoring
- Performance Improvement
- Quality Control
- Workplace Safety
- Schedule Management
- Complaint resolution
- Production Monitoring
- Employee Evaluation
- Invoice Verification
- Problem-Solving
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Attention to Detail
- Team Supervision
- Team motivation
- Staff Training
- People Management
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Analytical Thinking
- Conflict Resolution
- Daily workflow improvement
- Goal Setting
- Mentoring
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Quality Improvement
- Issue Resolution
- Work Planning
- Flexible Schedule
- Coaching
- Team Check-Ins
Timeline
Team Lead
Mahle Behr
08.2022 - Current
Machine Operator
Mahle Behr
02.2019 - 08.2022
GED -
GED