Joshua Florence
Mebane,NC
Summary
Diligent Lead with proven track record in leading teams to success through effective management and strategic planning. Demonstrated expertise in coordinating projects and fostering team collaboration, achieving significant milestones. Utilized leadership and communication skills to drive team performance and ensure project completion.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Production Coordinator Lead
Fujihatsu and Toyotsu Battery Components
06.2024 - Current
- Setup and establish Inventory control procedures.
- Setup, troubleshoot and manage zebra printers for inventory system.
- Project lead for plex production implementation.
- Developed and maintained efficient plex processes and procedures.
- Unload production materials from trailers and organize in fifo.
- Complete quality inspections on raw materials, complete monthly cycle counts for raw material, oils, and solvents.
- Implement improvements for safety and production.
- Assist all departments.
Team Lead Red, Yellow
Rego Products
03.2023 - 03.2024
- Led team in achieving operational efficiency through streamlined workflows and process improvements.
- Mentored junior staff, enhancing skill development and fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Developed training programs to improve team performance and ensure adherence to best practices.
- Implemented quality control measures, resulting in consistent product standards and reduced errors.
- Facilitated regular performance reviews, providing constructive feedback to drive individual growth and accountability.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, informing strategic decisions that enhanced overall efficiency.
- Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Collaborated with other department leads to streamline workflows, improve interdepartmental coordination, and achieve business goals collectively.
- Led and trained team members on kaizen events throughout entire plant. Improving overall efficiency to 95%.
- Implemented 5s initiative for entire plant.
Assembler Yellow
Rego Products
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Assembled components with precision, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
- Operated machinery and tools safely, maintaining optimal production flow.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline assembly processes and reduce waste.
- Conducted quality checks on finished products, identifying and addressing defects promptly.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced efficiency in assembly line operations.
- Trained new employees on assembly techniques and safety protocols.
- Maintained clean and organized work areas to promote safety and productivity.
- Assisted in inventory management by tracking materials used during assembly shifts.
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
Unit quality Inspector
Honda Power Equipment
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Inspect unit for defects both performance and visual. Set rpms to model requirements. Inspect units for scratches, dents or cracks. Experienced in all areas. Frameline, engineline, and V45.
Machine Operator
Honda Power equipment
11.2019 - 12.2020
- Operate and set up machines to produce scheduled parts(oilpans,Cylinder Barrels, and crankcases) , change out or adjust tooling to perform processes by operation standards. Use pendants to reset the robot to home position when operation is out of sequence. Complete routine quality checks to validate all dimensions and surface area meet quality standards. Use various tools to check diameter, depth and surface finish.(Calipers, height gauges, plug gauges) Work at a fast pace to produce 1500 units during shifts. Ability to train associates correctly by operation standards.
Frameline Team Coordinator
Honda power equipment
04.2014 - 11.2019
- Lead team to meet quality and production targets.
- Attend leadership and root analysis classes. Review all associate time cards and vacation requests daily.
- Observe associate performance and complete yearly reviews.
- Complete Daily reports, Runrate SQCDM. Review monthly schedule, create manpower layout for upcoming model changeovers. Implement genba safety improvements weekly.
- Built strong relationships with customers through positive attitude and attentive response.
- Support cost down activities. Attend manager meetings when needed.
- Review offline preshift and torque checks for accuracy daily. Set responsibilities and expectations for offline support team preshift.
- Hold Preshift meetings with the production team on safety, quality, and delivery issues from prior shifts.
- Accompany all model changeovers with process staff and quality lead to validate all processes are performed by operation standards.
- Implement process improvements to optimize workflow and reduce associate process time. Cross train associates on processes when needed and complete training documents.
- Order supplies in SAP needed for monthly production. ( Glues, greases and Oils) Lead new model PP1, and PP2 events leading to mass production of new models.
- Submit 5 whys analysis for QIC issues in the field. Implementing short and long term countermeasures to prevent recurrence.
- Collaborate with logistics and quality supervisors to meet production, quality and delivery targets
Process staff, zone leader
Honda Power equipment
05.2012 - 04.2014
- Assist supervisor. Mentor offline support and support the line. Responsible for validating all changeover models are built to the required specifications by operation standards. Observe associate performance. Cover supervisor role if needed. Collaborate with logistics and quality leads to meet production, quality and delivery targets
Zoneleader
Frameline Zoneleader
04.2009 - 05.2012
- Lead designated area. Perform quality checks, complete model changeovers verifying all components match BOM.Support the associates to keep the line running. Implement improvements, verify parts are used throughout the shift. Use dial wrenches to check torque values and record data. Review values and ensure quality specifications are met. Lead area to succeed, support associates.
Associate
Engineline associate
02.2007 - 04.2009
- General assembly on engine line, inspect and assemble parts by operation standard.
Education
High school Diploma -
Graham High School
01.2006
Skills
- Microsoft excel, PowerPoint and word proficient
- Problem solving skills
- Continuous Improvement Kaizen Facilitator and Trainer
- Supervisor experience,
- CPR certified
- Safety team leader
- Root Cause Analysis
- Attention to detail
- Coaching and mentoring
- 5s facilitator
- Talent acquisition
- Deadline management
- Task delegation
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Led Kaizen events for multiple areas in plant.
- Completed Hazwoper train the trainer course
- Completed training matrix from red to yellow team lead.
- Implemented 5s and process improvements.
- Recorded over 100 safety observations pushing associates to become more involved in saftey.
Certification
- Lock out tag out.
- Hazwoper train the trainer.
- 6s
- Forklift certified. Train the trainer.
- Sky jack certified.
- Electric pallet truck certified.
- White belt certified.(Lean)
Timeline
Production Coordinator Lead
Fujihatsu and Toyotsu Battery Components
06.2024 - Current
Team Lead Red, Yellow
Rego Products
03.2023 - 03.2024
Assembler Yellow
Rego Products
06.2022 - 03.2023
Unit quality Inspector
Honda Power Equipment
12.2020 - 02.2022
Machine Operator
Honda Power equipment
11.2019 - 12.2020
Frameline Team Coordinator
Honda power equipment
04.2014 - 11.2019
Process staff, zone leader
Honda Power equipment
05.2012 - 04.2014
Zoneleader
Frameline Zoneleader
04.2009 - 05.2012
Associate
Engineline associate
02.2007 - 04.2009
High school Diploma -
Graham High School
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