William Palmer
Clarkson
Summary
Accomplished Production Supervisor at Ford Motor Company, adept in Quality Control and Team Collaboration, led a team to surpass production targets through innovative continuous improvement projects and effective training, enhancing operational efficiency and employee skill development. Certified in Green Belt Six Sigma and OSHA, significantly contributed to sustainability goals and workplace safety.
Focused Quality Control Supervisor offering strengths in team training, management and monitoring. Dedicated to improving system procedures and controls to maximize quality and minimize errors. Observant and detail-oriented in monitoring and improving production activities.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Quality Control Supervisor
TAKIGAWA CORPRATION
01.2025 - Current
- Supported audits and led teams to fully investigate quality control processes and root out deficiencies.
- Streamlined production efficiency by optimizing quality control procedures for maximum output.
- Evaluated employee performance regularly, providing constructive feedback and coaching aimed at skill development and career growth opportunities.
- Supervised and directed quality control personnel through effective mentoring, coaching and work delegation.
- Trained workers in different departments in improved procedures designed to enhance quality and eliminate errors.
Production Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
12.1998 - 07.2024
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Oversaw employee training initiatives to ensure all team members were proficient in company procedures, safety regulations, and job-specific tasks.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Mentored team members through regular feedback and performance evaluations, leading to professional growth and skill development.
- Managed team of 120 production associates, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Trained managerial staff to perform assembly and manufacture of specified products.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient work flow.
- Implemented energy-saving measures, contributing to company's sustainability goals.
- Developed and executed continuous improvement projects, resulting in more streamlined operations.
- Increased team morale and productivity by fostering an inclusive and supportive work environment.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communications
Jefferson Community And Technical College
Louisville, KY05.2026
Skills
- Green Belt Certified Six Sigma
- OSHA Certified
- Quality Control
- Production Management
- Training and mentoring
- Health and safety compliance
- Priority management
- Team Collaboration and Leadership
- Microsoft office
- Data collection
- ISO standards
Timeline
Quality Control Supervisor
TAKIGAWA CORPRATION
01.2025 - Current
Production Supervisor
Ford Motor Company
12.1998 - 07.2024
Associate of Arts - Communications
Jefferson Community And Technical College
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