George Heater
Springfield,OH
Summary
Team leader with a strong focus on safety compliance, problem-solving, and workflow efficiency. Skilled in training and developing teams to meet operational goals while maintaining high standards of quality. Proactively identifies process improvements that enhance productivity and client satisfaction.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Rittal
Urbana, Ohio
03.2026 - Current
- Led team meetings to enhance communication and coordination among staff.
- Managed project timelines to ensure timely completion of deliverables.
- Trained new employees on company protocols and best practices.
- Oversaw daily operations to maintain workflow efficiency and productivity.
- Developed training materials for staff development and onboarding processes.
- Implemented process improvements to streamline team workflows and tasks.
- Facilitated conflict resolution among team members to foster a positive work environment.
- Maintained a positive work environment that promoted collaboration between team members.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Participated in regular meetings with senior leadership to provide updates on team progress.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Established clear expectations for employees and provided guidance.
Team Leader
A.G.C. Automotive America
Bellefontaine, OH
10.2024 - 03.2026
- Led team in daily production activities and ensured adherence to safety standards.
- Trained new employees on equipment usage and company policies.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and progress updates.
- Implemented quality control measures to maintain product standards.
- Assisted in troubleshooting equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Promoted a positive work environment through effective communication and support.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Motivated and empowered team members to build customer satisfaction and loyalty to support retention and growth.
- Monitored daily workflow to ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
- Established clear expectations for employees, providing guidance when needed.
- Promoted to leadership position in recognition of strong work ethic and provided exceptional customer service.
- Reviewed completed work to verify consistency, quality, and conformance.
- Completed daily quality assurance duties to provide feedback for improvements.
- Led a team of 10 individuals in achieving quarterly sales targets, exceeding goals.
- Developed and monitored key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess team effectiveness.
Welding and fabricator team lead
Cardinal
Marysville, ohio
04.2024 - 05.2025
- Fabricated metal components using various tools and equipment.
- Assembled structures according to blueprints and specifications.
- Operated welding machinery to join materials effectively.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products for compliance.
- Maintained a clean and organized work area to ensure safety.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize production processes.
- Assisted in troubleshooting machinery issues during fabrication tasks.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize workplace hazards.
- Used hand tools to position, align and secure product components.
- Measured and marked material for cutting or shaping using measuring tools.
- Fabricated custom parts from raw materials using manual machining equipment.
- Cut materials such as steel plates, tubes, bars, angles, channels using hand tools and power saws.
- Maintained a safe work environment by adhering to safety policies and procedures.
- Fitted and aligned parts to fit properly on products.
- Interpreted blueprints to determine job requirements including dimensions and tolerances.
- Designed and utilized templates to measure and efficiently shape products.
- Set up and operated production equipment according to daily work orders and safety procedures.
- Performed grinding operations using grinders or buffers to smooth surfaces after welding.
- Performed layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel members to specified tolerances.
- Set up jigs, fixtures or other holding devices according to blueprint specifications.
- Loaded, unloaded components onto, from pallets utilizing overhead crane system where applicable.
- Adhered to production schedules to meet company goals.
- Operated welding machines to fabricate and assemble metal components.
- Assembled components into subassemblies or complete units prior to installation.
- Used oxy-acetylene torches to cut, bend or straighten metal objects as required.
- Disposed of faulty, broken and dirty products and reported losses to supervisors.
- Ensured proper maintenance was performed on all shop equipment used in order to maintain efficiency.
- Repaired worn parts of metal products by welding on extra layers of metal.
- Inspected finished welds for conformance with specifications and visually inspected assemblies for quality assurance.
- Identified defects in welds such as porosity, cracks, slag inclusion.
- Selected appropriate filler metals based on type of base materials being joined.
- Assisted in the design process by providing technical advice regarding fabrication techniques.
- Retrieved correct materials from product inventory to perform various fabrication duties.
- Created templates for repetitive tasks to expedite fabrication processes.
- Performed tests on completed products to assess durability and functionality.
- Led team to optimize daily operations and improve workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated schedules and assignments for team members to meet project deadlines.
- Trained new employees on company policies and operational procedures.
- Assisted in developing training materials for staff development initiatives.
- Facilitated team meetings to discuss project updates and address challenges.
- Implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
- Provided leadership and guidance to team members, ensuring that tasks were completed on time and to a high standard.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Identified opportunities for process improvements, implementing changes when required.
- Motivated staff through positive reinforcement techniques.
- Provided support to junior staff during peak periods of workloads.
- Collaborated with other departments to develop effective solutions that meet customer needs.
- Coordinated team resources to achieve project goals.
- Kept work areas clean, neat and free of safety hazards to maximize efficiency.
- Offered training and support to keep team members motivated and working toward objectives.
- Managed conflict resolution within the team to maintain a positive work environment.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and efficiency.
- Allocated resources effectively to ensure project completion within deadlines and budget.
- Established clear team goals aligned with company objectives, tracking progress regularly.
- Maintained positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.
- Set specific goals for projects to measure progress and evaluate end results.
- Oversaw quality control to identify inconsistencies and malfunctions.
Owner/Operator Truck Driver/ Heater's Creations
Self
Bellefontaine, Ohio
06.2021 - 04.2024
- Managed daily operations to ensure smooth workflow and customer satisfaction.
- Oversaw inventory management to maintain optimal stock levels and reduce waste.
- Trained staff on best practices for customer service and operational efficiency.
- Established relationships with suppliers to negotiate favorable terms and pricing.
- Maintained relationships with existing clients by providing superior customer service.
- Supervised daily operations of freight transportation and logistics activities.
- Managed scheduling and dispatching of drivers for timely deliveries.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations and company policies.
- Monitored vehicle maintenance schedules to ensure optimal performance.
- Facilitated communication between drivers and management for efficient problem resolution.
- Inspected fleet vehicles to identify immediate repairs and maintenance work needed.
- Evaluated driver performance and provided feedback for skill enhancement.
- Monitored and evaluated driver performance on a daily basis.
- Resolved customer complaints related to transportation services in a timely manner.
- Developed strategies to reduce costs associated with fuel consumption, labor hours, and other expenses.
- Reported any violations of state or federal laws pertaining to trucking operations.
- Ensured that all necessary paperwork was completed accurately and submitted on time.
- Performed inventory checks throughout all stages of the shipping process.
- Directed the loading, unloading, and safe transport of goods.
- Provided training sessions for new drivers on proper operating procedures.
- Worked closely with management team to review current operations and identify areas needing improvement.
- Scheduled maintenance for fleet vehicles to ensure compliance with DOT regulations.
- Managed communications between drivers, and customers.
- Assigned routes and communicated instructions to drivers regarding pick-up and delivery times.
- Reviewed work orders to check correctness of deliveries.
- Answered special calls promptly to deliver exceptional service.
- Allocated material and labor resources to promote on-time and under-budget project completion.
- Filled out work orders, repair logs and maintenance plans to document work completed.
- Coordinated efficient maintenance schedules to keep systems running at peak levels.
Education
High School Diploma -
Woodfield High School
Greenwood, SC05-2011
Skills
- Team leadership
- Welding techniques
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Problem solving
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Performance evaluations
- Safety processes and procedures
- Team building
- Expectation setting
- Analytical thinking
- Performance improvement
- Complaint resolution
- Client service
- Process improvement
- Leading team meetings
- Strategic planning
- Client communication
- Attention to detail
- Team supervision
- Documentation and reporting
- Shift scheduling
- Leadership
- Quality improvement
- Work planning
Certification
CDL
Timeline
Team Leader
Rittal
03.2026 - Current
Team Leader
A.G.C. Automotive America
10.2024 - 03.2026
Welding and fabricator team lead
Cardinal
04.2024 - 05.2025
Owner/Operator Truck Driver/ Heater's Creations
Self
06.2021 - 04.2024
High School Diploma -
Woodfield High School