Tina Golden
Lebanon junction
Summary
A seasoned professional from Dana Driveshaft, I excel in team leadership and quality improvement, fostering collaboration and enhancing productivity. With a keen eye for detail and adept problem-solving skills, I've significantly reduced defect occurrences and streamlined operations, achieving notable performance enhancements across teams.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Leader
Dana Driveshaft
Louisville, KY
04.2021 - 11.2024
- Set performance expectations for the team, monitoring progress towards goals and providing constructive feedback as needed.
- Empowered team members by delegating responsibilities according to individual strengths and areas of expertise.
- Managed conflict resolution among team members, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.
- Developed team members'' skills through targeted coaching sessions, resulting in improved individual performance.
- Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
- Enhanced team productivity by implementing efficient work processes and regularly reviewing performance metrics.
- Evaluated team member performance against established objectives during regular reviews, offering praise for achievements or identifying areas requiring further development.
Assembly Technician
Dana Driveshaft
Louisville, KY
12.2000 - 11.2024
- Performed assembly of products according to specifications and instructions.
- Assembled and aligned parts and fixtures using machine and power tools.
- Kept work areas organized, tidy, and clean for maximum productivity.
- Reassembled and adjusted components to meet required specifications.
Quality Technician
Dana Driveshaft
Louisville, KY
03.2019 - 04.2021
- Inspected manufactured parts by reviewing visually and assessing dimensions.
- Conducted root cause analysis for recurring defects, enabling targeted corrective actions that reduced future occurrences significantly.
- Managed calibration schedules for all measurement equipment, ensuring accurate readings and minimal downtime due to maintenance or repairs.
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Maintained compliance with industry standards by conducting regular audits and updating quality control procedures as needed.
- Managed non-conforming material program, including investigation, disposition, and corrective action plans that reduced instances of repeat issues significantly.
- Evaluated samples against standards by completing measurements, visual inspections, and other established tests.
- Performed thorough inspections of incoming materials and outgoing products.
- Sampled materials and products to conduct in-depth measurements and tests.
Material Handler
Dana Driveshaft
Louisville, KY
08.2015 - 03.2019
- Transported inventory items to appropriate locations.
- Packed items into appropriate containers for shipment.
- Maintained a safe work environment by following proper safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Kept storage areas organized, clean, and secure to fully protect company assets.
- Operated forklifts and pallet jacks to transfer large products from one area of warehouse to another, allowing for easier accessibility.
- Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
- Increased productivity, utilizing forklifts and other material handling equipment effectively.
- Read production orders, work orders, shipping orders and requisitions to determine items to be moved, gathered, or distributed.
- Prevented product damage by carefully loading and unloading materials using appropriate equipment.
- Attached identifying tags to containers to mark with identifying shipping information.
- Performed cycle counts and inventory control to accurately track product levels.
- Supported production goals, ensuring that all necessary materials were available when needed on the manufacturing floor.
- Unloaded incoming shipments to verify accuracy of deliveries and check possible damages.
Education
High School Diploma / GED -
Bullitt Central
Shepherdsville, KY06.1984
Skills
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Team motivation
- Documentation and reporting
- Performance improvement
- Quality improvement
- Safety
- Safety processes and procedures
Timeline
Team Leader
Dana Driveshaft
04.2021 - 11.2024
Quality Technician
Dana Driveshaft
03.2019 - 04.2021
Material Handler
Dana Driveshaft
08.2015 - 03.2019
Assembly Technician
Dana Driveshaft
12.2000 - 11.2024
High School Diploma / GED -
Bullitt Central