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Teddie Jones

Elberton,GA

Summary

An experienced Team Leader with the ability to direct workgroups, develop strategies, provide training, set goals, and obtain team feedback. Possesses excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Has a big-picture focus and can communicate goals and vision effectively to achieve success. A problem solver, networker, and consensus builder who can build agreement among team members.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Team Lead

Caterpillar
03.2014 - Current
  • Supervised the work of employees to keep them on task for timely completion.
  • Conducted regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback designed to help employees reach their full potential.
  • Trained over 30 new employees on Small Track-Type Tractor positions to support team efficiency.
  • Enhanced employee morale by regularly recognizing individual and team achievements, fostering a culture of success and teamwork.
  • I have maintained a professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
  • Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication.
  • I worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced atmosphere.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.

Lead Welder

Kubota Industrial Equipment
02.2010 - 02.2014
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Supervise production line operation in accordance with plant policies and procedures.
  • Conduct team meetings at during start of shift to review daily performance.
  • Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
  • Supervised 10 staff and contractors.
  • Reworked positions and workflow based on individual abilities and production targets.
  • Mentored and guided employees to foster proper completion of assigned duties.
  • Worked flexible hours, night, weekend, and holiday shifts.

CNC Machinist

WIKA Instrument
02.2008 - 11.2009
  • Studied changing production and daily work orders to adjust offsets correctly.
  • Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
  • Ran heavy duty lathes, boring machines, mills, planers and grinders to craft products.
  • Studied daily work instruction, sketches, drawings, blueprints and manuals to determine dimensions and tolerances accurately.
  • Drove operational improvements which resulted in savings and improved profit margins.
  • Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity by 10%.

Welding Fabricator

Power Partners
06.2005 - 11.2009
  • Fabricated steel molds for concrete using hand and power tools, welding operations and lifting equipment.
  • Used Microsoft Word and other software tools to create documents and other communications.
  • Informed forklift personnel when running low on fab stock to be welded.
  • Applied safety equipment, kill switches and pinch points to machinery.
  • Tracked receipts, employee hours and inventory movements.
  • Participated in continuous improvement by generating suggestions, engaging in problem-solving activities to support teamwork.
  • Participated in team-building activities to enhance working relationships.
  • Used metallurgy, Steel and Aluminum welding techniques to complete 25 projects on time and under budget.

Education

Associate of Science - Business Management

Athens Technical College
Athens, GA
05.2025

Skills

  • Lean principles
  • Workplace safety
  • Policies and procedures
  • SAP Software Proficiency
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Manpower planning
  • MS Office
  • Documentation and control
  • Critical Thinking
  • Outstanding multitasking abilities

Timeline

Team Lead

Caterpillar
03.2014 - Current

Lead Welder

Kubota Industrial Equipment
02.2010 - 02.2014

CNC Machinist

WIKA Instrument
02.2008 - 11.2009

Welding Fabricator

Power Partners
06.2005 - 11.2009

Associate of Science - Business Management

Athens Technical College
Teddie Jones