Daniel Lawson

Production Team Leader

Stellantis

04.1993 - 12.2024

Mentored new employees, providing them with the necessary knowledge and guidance to become effective members of the production team.
Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
Led a team of production workers to consistently meet deadlines and exceed performance goals.
Improved employee morale by fostering a positive work environment through clear communication and supportive leadership.
Conducted root-cause analysis on any identified issues during quality inspections, taking corrective action promptly.
Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
Ensured adherence to safety protocols, maintaining an accident-free workplace throughout tenure as Production Team Leader.
Maintained open lines of communication with upper management, reporting progress updates on key metrics regularly.
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
Implemented lean manufacturing principles within the team, reducing waste and increasing overall efficiency levels.
Actively participated in continuous improvement initiatives, contributing valuable insights on process optimization strategies.
Facilitated regular team meetings to discuss progress towards goals, identify challenges, and develop solutions collaboratively.
Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
Trained new production staff members on safe and efficient production procedures and proper machine operations.
Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.