Leadership and Direction:I Provide clear direction and leadership to the Pilot Hall Team members, including managers, group leads, CFT engineers, and technicians.Set goals and objectives for the team aligned with the overall production and design targets.Foster a collaborative and efficient working environment within the team.Issue Identification and Resolution:Develop systems and processes for the prompt identification of production and design issues.Establish protocols for effective containment of issues to prevent escalation.Lead problem-solving efforts to address issues swiftly and effectively.Stakeholder Communication:Provide immediate feedback to responsible stakeholders regarding production or design issues.Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure coordinated efforts in addressing issues.Continuous Improvement:Drive continuous improvement initiatives within the Pilot Hall Team.Capture lessons learned from production and design challenges to inform future processes and practices.Implement robust long-term countermeasures to prevent recurrence of issues.Recruitment and Team Building:Spearhead the recruitment and selection process to build a skilled and capable team.Develop training programs to enhance the capabilities of team members.Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and excellence within the team.Pre-Series Builds and Support:Oversee pre-series builds and provide necessary support to ensure successful execution.Facilitate the FAP (Final Assembly Point) process to validate production readiness.Coordinate efforts to address any issues arising during pre-series builds promptly.New Model Implementation:Lead the setup of processes for new models, including design, manufacture, and implementation.Develop and implement new jigs, fixtures, and processes as required for new model production.Conduct new part tryouts and ensure smooth integration into production processes.

Supervised daily activities of a team consisting of 72 inspectors, 4 Quality Group Leaders, 15 Quality engineers, and 3 Quality managers, ensuring prompt identification of defects, implementation of effective containments, and immediate feedback to production team across 3 models.𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Successfully designed and implemented a comprehensive Quality Inspection system in General Assembly, incorporating robust feedback loops.• Spearheaded the recruitment and selection process for a full staff of group leaders, inspectors, managers, and quality engineers to conduct inline quality inspections.• Developed and implemented reporting mechanisms for General Assembly, utilizing data to drive enhancements in safety, quality, productivity, cost-efficiency, and sustainability

Served as Assistant Manager, overseeing Assembly, Finish, and New Vehicle Launch operations. Directed and managed 11 production lines, leading a team of 11 supervisors and 353 team members.𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Successfully met all key performance indicators (KPIs) in areas of safety, quality, manpower, and productivity.• Conducted Continuous Improvement Process (CIP) workshops to facilitate the seamless launch of new models.• Employed Shop floor management techniques to effectively guide and support supervisors in achieving their KPI targets.• Provided oversight for Finish operations, ensuring a smooth vehicle flow to CP8, and achieving daily production goals.• Led a group of 1 supervisor and 12 launch team members to seamlessly integrate new electric vehicles into the Assembly line. Developed training strategy for Battery team members to prepare for successful launch of battery factory.electric

Production Supervisor | Volkswagen Group of America, Chattanooga, TN August 2010 – July 2012 Led a team of 35 members, effectively supervising the production line and ensuring the successful launch of a new product while consistently meeting all key performance indicators (KPIs).𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Spearheaded the development and implementation of standard work procedures, optimizing manufacturing processes and paving the way for lean manufacturing practices.• Established quality feedback loops to monitor and enhance product quality, promoting a culture of continuous improvement throughout the manufacturing operations.

Production Supervisor | Blue Bird North Georgia, Lafayette GA July 1996 – August 2010𝙈𝙮 𝙎𝙞𝙜𝙣𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙧𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙧𝙞𝙗𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙡𝙪𝙙𝙚: • Supervise production line consisting of 35 team members and ensure successful launch of new product while meeting all required KPI’s.• Maintained 2 years accident free in department, dropped DPV from 13 to 1 or less, reduced Department OT from 6% daily to less than .05 percent weekly.