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During this job tenure, I cultivated a culture of teamwork and collaboration among a team of 50 associates, ensuring cross-training and flexibility. I analyzed future production volumes and scheduling to address potential challenges and communicated effectively with the team. I oversaw the monthly production of $2.5M in products, contributing significantly to the facility's output. I provided mentorship and leadership coaching, focusing on professional growth and skill enhancement. I facilitated a cultural transformation from individualistic to unified workgroups by fostering resource sharing and employee empowerment. I enhanced team flexibility by ensuring that three or more members were trained for each position.• Launched purge of 25% non-value-added products, while making space for new model growth.• Reduced work-in-progress inventory by 25%, while streamlining operations with minimal disruption.• Directed 6S initiative, while painting 100% of walls for two departments for exceeding expectations.• Enhanced efficiency from 91% to 97% by collaborating with engineering and leadership to realign department.

In this job role, I managed shipping and receiving operations, leading a team of 15 to ensure efficient and accurate product distribution. I applied Lean Concepts, 5 Why, PDCA, and A3 problem-solving techniques to improve processes and resolve product tracking issues, mitigating customer shipment concerns. As a sub-assembly supervisor, I directed 28 associates in the door manufacturing sub-assembly area, formulating strategies to enhance part delivery. I maintained stringent safety and quality best practices across all supervised areas.• Spearheaded team that won 5S Department of Month award five times by demonstrating exceptional organization and efficiency.• Boosted frame-building efficiency, while eliminating selection of incorrect frame parts via A3 event strategy execution.• Augmented monthly cycle count accuracy in parts receiving area from 75% to 95%, while reducing inventory discrepancies.• Organized Kaizen event, resulting in elimination of ergonomic concerns for improving workplace safety and conditions.I also worked as Supervisor/ Part-Time Sales Associate at Walmart Jasper, IN, People Department Representative/Transmission Supervisor/Engine Lead Person/Quality Captain at Jasper Engines & Transmissions, Jasper, IN, Quality Manufacturing Planning Specialist/Machining Department Supervisor, Ford Motor Company Indianapolis, IN, Packaging & Processing Supervisor at Frito-Lay Inc., Louisville, KY, and Branch Manager at E.R. Carpenter Company, Ferdinand, IN