James Stringer
Dowelltown
Summary
Dynamic Continuous Improvement Technician with a proven track record at Autokiniton, skilled in process optimization and team leadership. Successfully facilitated cross-functional initiatives, enhancing workflow efficiency and safety compliance. Adept at training and development, fostering a culture of continuous learning while implementing Lean manufacturing principles to drive operational excellence. Manufacturing Technician with skills in preparing equipment, testing products for functionality and monitoring and adjusting production processes. Works well with little to no supervision. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuous Improvement Technician
Autokiniton
Lebanon
03.2024 - 01.2025
- Worked closely with senior management on long-term strategy development related to continuous improvement initiatives.
- Facilitated cross-functional team meetings to review performance metrics and brainstorm ideas for process optimization.
- Developed training materials on new processes and procedures in support of continuous improvement efforts.
- Designed workflow equipment to help with ergonomics and time study to improve cycle count improvement
Production Assembly Lead
Autokiniton
Lebanon
06.2022 - 03.2024
- Coordinated with other departments in order to resolve any issues or problems encountered during assembly operations.
- Resolved conflicts among team members by providing guidance and support as needed.
- Established weekly production goals based on customer demand forecasts.
- Monitored work areas for safety compliance, identified potential hazards, and implemented corrective actions.
- Trained new team members on the proper use of tools and equipment.
- Implemented Lean Manufacturing principles throughout the assembly area including 5S organization methods.
- Ran machines when needed. I drove the forklift when needed.
- Made sure production was on target as needed to keep inventory and orders were kept prompt.
Production Forklift Operator
Autokiniton
Lebanon
10.2019 - 06.2022
- Ensured proper stacking of products on pallets in accordance with warehouse regulations.
- Provided assistance with loading and unloading freight from container trucks into warehouse bays.
- Operated a forklift to move, load and unload materials within the production area.
- Worked collaboratively with other departments such as shipping and receiving and quality control to ensure timely completion of tasks.
- Trained forklift driver.
- I taught forklift classes.
- I performed minor maintenance on the forklift.
- Maintained current forklift training and certification as required by company policies.
- Used handheld scanners for warehouse management system compliance.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline warehouse operations and increase productivity.
Education
High School Diploma -
Dekalb County High School
Smithville, TN05-1995
Skills
- Process optimization and workflow design
- Performance metrics and analysis
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Training and development strategies
- Conflict resolution techniques
- Forklift operation
- Equipment maintenance
- Team leadership
- Safety compliance
- Lean manufacturing
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Employee training
- Process optimization
- Continuous learning mindset
- Production scheduling
- Materials handling
- Strategic marketing management
- Assembly line experience
Affiliations
- I built houses for about ten years
Certification
- i have forklift , crane , And areal certifications.
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Technician
Autokiniton
03.2024 - 01.2025
Production Assembly Lead
Autokiniton
06.2022 - 03.2024
Production Forklift Operator
Autokiniton
10.2019 - 06.2022
High School Diploma -
Dekalb County High School
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