Wesley Heppler
Spanish Fork,UT
Summary
Dynamic group leader with a proven track record in team leadership and employee development. Expertise in process improvements and fostering a culture of continuous improvement, driving productivity and team engagement.
Impactful leader dedicated to continuous improvement and quality control. Skilled in analyzing production metrics and implementing process enhancements, driving operational success and fostering high-performance teams.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Leader
Hydro Extrusions
Spanish Fork, UT
05.2019 - Current
- Led team in daily operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and production standards.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing skill sets and promoting efficient workflow practices.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in increased productivity and reduced downtime.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to achieve project milestones and operational goals.
- Analyzed production metrics to identify areas for improvement and optimize performance.
- Developed training programs for new hires, fostering a culture of safety and quality awareness.
- Managed resource allocation to ensure optimal use of materials and equipment in production processes.
- Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss challenges, share best practices, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
- Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company''s mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
- Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
- Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
- Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
- Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
- Mentored team members to enhance their skillsets, resulting in higher-quality work and improved job satisfaction.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Supported staff with developing professional skills and abilities, uplifting team performance.
- Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
- Resolved conflict quickly to limit operational disruption and maintain positive, productive working environments.
- Oversaw cross-functional collaboration between departments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely task completion.
- Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
- Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
- Facilitated team collaboration and communication, using technology solutions to improve workflow and productivity.
- Developed and executed training programs, elevating team skills and performance.
- Designed and implemented quality control system, significantly reducing error rates and improving product quality.
- Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adaptability among team members.
- Led cross-functional team to innovate solutions, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Improved employee retention with comprehensive mentorship program.
- Managed complex projects to successful completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and deadlines.
- Championed employee development, creating opportunities for professional growth and leadership within team.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
- Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
- Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
- Opened and closed location and monitored shift changes to uphold successful operations strategies and maximize business success.
- Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
- Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
- Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
- Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
- Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
- Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.
- Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
- Reduced waste and pursued revenue development strategies to keep department aligned with sales and profit targets.
- Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
Education
High School Diploma -
Landmark
Spanish Fork, UT05-1999
Skills
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Continuous improvement
- Schedule coordination
- Issue resolution
- Motivational skills
- Group and individual instruction
- Employee development
- Performance monitoring
- Health and safety procedures
- Influencing skills
- Production management
- Maintenance coordination
- Lesson planning
- Quality control
- Inventory control
- Shift leadership
- Positive attitude
- Attention to detail
- Computer skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving abilities
- Problem-solving
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Team building
- Work Planning and Prioritization
- Scheduling and coordinating
- Self motivation
- Hiring and training
- Employee training
- Recruitment and hiring
- Goal setting
- Team development
- Professionalism
Timeline
Group Leader
Hydro Extrusions
05.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Landmark