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James Kyle White

Versailles,KY

Summary

Production Safety Group Leader at TMMK with a proven track record in operational management and employee development. Expert in implementing safety procedures and driving continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced productivity and team morale. Skilled in project management and fostering collaboration, leading to successful completion of complex initiatives.

Professional leader with deep experience in team management and collaboration. Skilled in strategic planning, conflict resolution, and fostering productive work environment. Strong focus on achieving results and adapting to changing needs. Known for reliability, effective communication, and motivational leadership.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Safety Group Leader Line 1

TMMK
06.2023 - Current
  • Led by example, demonstrating commitment to the company's mission and consistently delivering high-quality work.
  • Was able to reduce OSHA recordables from 112 during CY23 to 96 during CY24 (low recordable record) in Assembly 1 resulting in an average cost savings of $640,000 for TMMK
  • Monitored group performance on a regular basis, analyzing data and trends to identify areas for improvement.
  • Delegated tasks strategically and monitored progress for timely completion.
  • Monitored team performance to identify productivity improvement opportunities.
  • Mentored team members to enhance their skillsets, resulting in higher-quality work and improved job satisfaction.
  • Established clear goals and expectations for the team, promoting accountability and fostering a high-performance culture.
  • Oversaw cross-functional collaboration between departments, ensuring smooth workflow and timely task completion.
  • Attended staff development meetings and workshops and applied information from those events into daily activities.
  • Streamlined processes in the department, leading to increased efficiency and reduced operational costs.
  • Negotiated with stakeholders to resolve conflicts and align project objectives with organizational goals.
  • Managed complex projects to successful completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and deadlines.
  • Fostered culture of continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and adaptability among team members.

Production Group Leader Trim/Chassis

TMMK
07.2019 - 06.2023
  • Championed sustainable manufacturing practices to minimize environmental impact while maintaining high-quality products.
  • Drove innovation within the team by encouraging creative thinking and supporting the implementation of new ideas for process improvements.
  • Optimized equipment usage through proper maintenance scheduling, minimizing downtime and maximizing performance.
  • Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
  • Identified potential bottlenecks in the production process, implementing solutions to eliminate inefficiencies.
  • Increased product quality by enforcing strict quality control procedures.
  • Enhanced communication among team members, fostering a collaborative work environment that increased productivity.
  • Streamlined workflow processes, reducing downtime and increasing overall output.
  • Facilitated change management within the group by effectively communicating new processes or policy changes.
  • Mentored team members for skill development, resulting in enhanced productivity and job satisfaction.
  • Led root cause analysis efforts for operational issues, resulting in effective problem-solving strategies.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.

Team Member/Team Leader

TMMK
10.2013 - 07.2019
  • Kept work areas clean, organized, and safe to promote efficiency and team safety.
  • Learned all required tasks quickly to maximize performance.
  • Worked scheduled shifts and remained available to work during coworker absences, holidays, and busy periods.
  • Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
  • Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
  • Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Provided exceptional support to colleagues by sharing knowledge, offering assistance, and fostering teamwork.

Education

No Degree - General Studies

Bluegrass Community Technical College
Lexington, KY

High School Diploma -

Woodford County Highschool
Versailles, KY
05.2008

Skills

  • Group and individual instruction
  • Motivational skills
  • Employee development
  • Project management
  • Safety procedure implementation
  • Operational production management
  • Root cause analysis participation
  • Collaborative networking abilities
  • Continuous improvement
  • Decision-making
  • Collaborative team management
  • Issue resolution

Accomplishments

  • Managed a multi shop team on multiple shifts to effectively address and implement production safety procedures for the first time at TMMK.
  • Achieved zero GIRs for a Weld shop in CY24 for the first time in TMMK history
  • Continue to lower yearly OSHA recordable numbers for Line 1 and set record low numbers in Assembly 1.
  • Effectively pull ahead of schedule new process risk assessment procedure to bring Line 1 closer to being in compliance with new SMS (Safety Management System) standards.
  • Oversaw safety KPI related items during KFLEX Launch phase 2 and 3
  • Worked with Assembly and Weld SOAR teams across NAMC to share and implement kaizens/ideas.
  • Established common standards between Line 1 shops while working with Production Safety Line 2 to ensure both Line's were commonized in procedure.
  • Over saw the safety of all tours that occurred within Line 1 with zero incidents
  • Managed Trim 1 group during the launch of new Rav4 model in Line 2
  • Managed groups during the COVID crisis to effectively ensure company policy was maintained
  • Managed production groups in both Trim and Chassis sections
  • Managed to relocation and launch of Rear Suspension line during KFLEX Phase 1
  • Managed the roll out of SMS to Line 1 shops

Certification

  • Certified 1st Responder
  • Process Risk Assessment Identification Certified
  • Critical Eye Identification Certified
  • Lithium Ion Emergency Response Certified

Timeline

Production Safety Group Leader Line 1

TMMK
06.2023 - Current

Production Group Leader Trim/Chassis

TMMK
07.2019 - 06.2023

Team Member/Team Leader

TMMK
10.2013 - 07.2019

No Degree - General Studies

Bluegrass Community Technical College

High School Diploma -

Woodford County Highschool

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