MICHAEL DUFF
TOYOTA BATTERY MANUFACTURING NORTH CAROLINA (TBMNC)
Greensboro
1
Certification
3
years of professional experience
Results-driven Operations Leader with over 10 years of experience in manufacturing. Skilled in coaching teams, driving safety and quality initiatives, and implementing continuous improvement strategies. Certified Winding Trainer with expertise in developing talent and enhancing operational efficiency. Skilled in Microsoft 365, SAP, and warehouse management systems, committed to upholding safety and quality standards.
Work History
Operations Leader
1 Year 5 Months- Lead daily manufacturing operations while maintaining Toyota standards for safety, quality, productivity, and teamwork.
- Coach and develop team members through hands-on leadership, performance feedback, and standardized work practices.
- Supported FMDS activities to enhance communication, streamline workflow, and boost operational performance.
- Promoted 4S+S initiatives to ensure organized, efficient, and safe work areas.
- Collaborated with production leadership to identify and resolve operational issues, driving continuous improvement efforts.
- Monitor production performance while reinforcing accountability and employee engagement.
Winding Team Member
1 Year 3 Months- Earned certification as a Winding Trainer and trained new team members on standardized work, equipment operation, and safety procedures.
- Assisted in maintaining production goals while ensuring product quality and operational efficiency.
- Contributed to FMDS and 4S+S initiatives, enhancing continuous improvement and optimizing workplace organization.
- Supported achievement of production goals by ensuring high product quality and operational efficiency.
Inventory Coordinator
6 Months- Manage all receiving, inspection, storage, and distribution of production materials using SAP and Warehouse Management Systems.
- Coordinate domestic, LTL, international, FedEx, and UPS shipments while maintaining inventory accuracy and on-time delivery.
- Perform weekly and monthly inventory cycle counts and investigate inventory discrepancies.
- Ensure production departments have the materials required to meet manufacturing schedules.
- Coordinate inventory replenishment between multiple warehouse locations, including transportation of materials.
- Train employees on forklift and aerial lift operation while enforcing company safety standards.
- Process damaged freight claims and maintain accurate inventory documentation.
- Partner with customer account managers to forecast inventory requirements and maintain adequate stock levels.
- Support production planning by ensuring material availability and efficient warehouse operations.
Education
Associate of Arts - Culinary Arts
Skills
Manufacturing Systems: SAP
Warehouse Management Systems (WMS)
FMDS
Microsoft 365: Excel
Word
Publisher
Operations: Inventory Control
Shipping & Receiving
Cycle Counting
Material Planning
Logistics
Certification
- Certified Winding Trainer – Toyota Battery Manufacturing North Carolina
- Certified Forklift Trainer
Timeline
Operations Leader
TOYOTA BATTERY MANUFACTURING NORTH CAROLINA (TBMNC)
03.2025 - CurrentRead More
Winding Team Member
TOYOTA BATTERY MANUFACTURING NORTH CAROLINA (TBMNC)
12.2023 - 03.2025Read More
Inventory Coordinator
VERICAST
05.2023 - 11.2023Read More
Guilford Technical Community College
Associate of Arts from Culinary Arts
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PROFESSIONAL STRENGTHS
- Strong leadership and coaching abilities
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Safety-focused decision making
- Process improvement mindset
- Ability to lead in fast-paced manufacturing environments
- Strong organizational and analytical skills
- Commitment to Toyota's culture of continuous improvement and teamwork