Taylor Dreckman
Cedar Rapids,IA
Summary
Assembly Team Leader with strong problem-solving skills who works well with others. Experienced in keeping production on track, training new team members, and helping the team work more efficiently while maintaining quality. Dependable, hardworking, and ready to use experience to help meet production goals and support a strong team.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Team Leader
Whirlpool Amana
Middle Amana, IA
04.2022 - 07.2026
- Provided leadership and direction to the assembly team by setting clear expectations and goals.
- Trained new team members on assembly techniques and safety protocols.
- Coordinated daily tasks to meet production schedules and targets.
- Implemented shift changeover procedure to streamline workflow for assembly team.
- Collaborated with other departments such as engineering, quality control, purchasing. to ensure product meets required specifications.
- Implemented corrective actions when necessary to maintain product quality standards.
- Conducted performance reviews to assess staff development and support team growth.
- Resolved conflicts between employees while promoting a positive work environment.
Assembler
Whirlpool Amana
Middle Amana, IA
09.2018 - 04.2022
- Assembled component parts of items and completed hand-finishing of final products.
- Operated machinery such as drills, saws and presses to assemble parts.
- Verified accuracy of assembled parts before moving them down the line for further processing.
- Collaborated with other teams to ensure productivity levels were met.
- Communicated effectively with co-workers about production progress throughout shift hours.
- Recognized defective material and reported issues to management.
Undergraduate Recruiter
RuffaloCODY
Cedar Rapids, Iowa
06.2012 - 07.2013
- Provided ongoing support throughout the entire recruitment life cycle processes.
- Maintained Applicant Tracking System records of all applicants.
- Advertised and promoted open positions using social media and digital marketing procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cedar Rapids School District
Cedar Rapids, IA05-2013
Leadership Training
Whirlpool
Middle Amana, IA04-2022
Quality Assurance Training
Whirlpool
Middle Amana, IA04-2022
Skills
- Team building
- Problem-solving
- Quality assurance
- Conflict resolution
- Critical thinking
- Assembly processes
Affiliations
- Volunteer, Hall Perrine Cancer Center Especially for You Race. Large Team Pick Up and Goody Bag Assembly 2024-Current
Timeline
Assembly Team Leader
Whirlpool Amana
04.2022 - 07.2026
Assembler
Whirlpool Amana
09.2018 - 04.2022
Undergraduate Recruiter
RuffaloCODY
06.2012 - 07.2013
High School Diploma -
Cedar Rapids School District
Quality Assurance Training
Whirlpool
Leadership Training
Whirlpool