Thompson Eastman
Huntsville
Summary
Group Leader at Mazda Toyota Manufacturing with a proven track record in fostering a culture of continuous improvement and quality control. Skilled in relationship building and employee training, I successfully led root cause analysis initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency and safety standards while mentoring team members to achieve excellence.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
06.2022 - Current
- Oversaw daily production workflows to ensure efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Collaborated with other departments to foster a culture of Mendomi, enhancing overall company efficiency.
- Championed a culture of clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Trained and mentored team members on best practices and operational procedures.
- Led root cause analysis efforts for operational issues, resulting in effective problem-solving strategies.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mobile Christian School
Mobile, AL06-2015
Skills
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Employee training
- Quality control
- Collaborative mindset
- Task prioritization
- Schedule coordination
- Verbal and written communication
Accomplishments
- Spearheaded the development and implementation of a structured transfer system enabling qualified team members to transition into the repair group. Designed a fair and efficient testing process to assess technical readiness, ensuring only capable individuals advanced, which enhanced team performance, boosted morale, and supported workforce development across departments.
- Committed to building strong, capable teams by focusing on individual growth and leadership development. Personally mentored and developed 3 team members into successful team leaders, and further coached 2 of those leaders into strong candidates for future supervisory roles. This ongoing investment in people has strengthened leadership pipeline and fostered a culture of continuous development and upward mobility within the department.
Timeline
Group Leader
Mazda Toyota Manufacturing
06.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
Mobile Christian School