VOn DASILVA
Detroit,MI
Summary
Professional leader with deep experience in team management and collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and fostering productive work environment. Strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and motivational leadership.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Group Leader
General Motors
02.2023 - Current
- Implemented high detailed end-of-shift report to address issues and jumpstart solutions
- Administered complete overhaul of training documents for employee resulting in a 50% reduction of downtime.
- Furthered continuous improvement of safety installments for docks reducing safety incidents by 75%.
- Managed (30) hourly UAW employees at battery plant facilities
- Cross-functionality between maintenance and material departments
- Lead problem solving teams to increase functionality of automated inventory system by 20% (material acceptance rate, material orientation, changes of machinery [sensors, chains])
Material Flow Coordinator
General Motors
03.2022 - 02.2023
- Developed an Excel MACRO to help reduce time and purchasing for GM’s special project and any future programs resulting in a cost-saving of $100k+.
- Uphold business metrics and instill concept in hourly employees.
- Provide a 15% reduction of material requests by the production team through high-precision daily/weekly cycle counts and bin audits.
- Supported production schedules through BOM reviews and material follow-up with purchasing team.
Material Supervisor
Avancez
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Adjusted material routing and urgency to reduce production downtime by 12% (pre-staging material, truck unloading techniques, handoff strategies).
- Analyze engineering changes and take appropriate actions to address material impact in support of product launch/program.
- Implemented JIT (Just-in-Time) principles to Hi-Lo drivers to achieve production goals.
Assistant Supervisor
Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers
11.2017 - 12.2019
Education
Diploma -
Cass Technical High School
Detroit, MIIT Cert. - undefined
Detroit School for Digital Technology
Detroit, MISkills
- ERP SYSTEMS
- LEADERSHIP AND TEAM MANAGEMENT
- TIME MANAGEMENT AND DELEGATION
- TECHNICAL AND ANALYTICAL SKILLS
- CONFLICT RESOLUTION
- GLOBAL MANUFACTURING SYSTEMS
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Schedule coordination
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with team of 30 in the development of Cadillac Celestiq.
Timeline
Material Group Leader
General Motors
02.2023 - Current
Material Flow Coordinator
General Motors
03.2022 - 02.2023
Material Supervisor
Avancez
01.2020 - 03.2022
Assistant Supervisor
Mitsubishi Chemical Performance Polymers
11.2017 - 12.2019
IT Cert. - undefined
Detroit School for Digital Technology
Diploma -
Cass Technical High School