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•Worked directly with the Model Y Pilot Team on new process development and implementation.•Directly contributed to the decommissioning of Post Zones in GA4 and recommissioning and validation runs of the new Final Lines in GA4.•Launched Model Y into Production from initial small batch runs to mass production of 365 units in a 12 hour time frame.•Spearheaded manual process improvements with engineering teams to improve takt time and production rate in the South Paint department.•Ensuring the safety of all Associates and Team Leads. •Standardized hourly work audits for quality concerns to feed back to appropriate department so our OEE isn’t affected. Ensure special activities are being done to the quality alerts standard to mitigate any fall out and protect our quality percentage yield.• Update KPI board with appropriate metrics.• Manage the flow of incoming and outgoing bodies prior to shift start and while production. Have an outlook plan if shorting the next department of bodies is imminent and asses why short time is accruing. Work with OCC on ratio changes to mitigate short time based on customer vehicle demands.• Conduct onboard new hires interviews weekly or as needed, this is to ensure departments receive the top candidates. •Review Metrics with management on daily and monthly basis. If metrics aren’t being met address bottle necks and rectify. Ensure engineering, design and quality teams are constantly reviewing data to assist with plans of action.• Responsible for 65 direct reports 5 team leads and 4 paint repair technicians. Consistently strived for an efficiently safe, quality, rate and cost driven team to meet department goals and TESLA goals. Managed multiple areas at once when the Associate Manager or Supervisors were absent to continuously meet objectives.• Proven ability in forecasting, scheduling, inventory management, project management, capacity analysis, six sigma tools, cost reduction, and team leadership.