Greg Smith
Wesson
Summary
Dynamic Kaizen Improvement Team Supervisor at Nissan North America, Inc., with 29 years of welding and fabrication expertise. Proven leader in enhancing productivity and safety, implementing effective team-building strategies. Skilled in blueprints and problem-solving, achieving significant output increases while fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
Extensive experience in overseeing team operations and ensuring productivity. Known for fostering collaborative environment and driving results. Reliable and adaptable, capable of meeting changing needs while maintaining focus on key objectives.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Kaizen Improvement Team Supervisor
Nissan North America, Inc.
03.2004 - Current
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Identified and implemented safety improvements in all areas of the plant.
- Set and enforced performance-oriented production approach, significantly increasing worker output and reducing safety incidents.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Managed 3 teams of production technicians in 3 departments, overseeing productive production processes and meeting all deadlines.
- Accomplished targets and met demand by assessing equipment performance, reviewing materials supplies, and organizing manpower.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Interpreted work order information and specifications to plan, schedule and complete jobs precisely.
- Planned, organized and monitored resources to deliver efficient use of labor, equipment and materials.
- Coordinated project workflows for departments.
Fabrication Welder
Kuhlman Electric
03.1996 - 03.2004
- Fabricate power transformer per drawings
- Operate shop equipment
- Machine parts per drawings
Education
High School Diploma -
Loyd Star Attendance Center
BrookhavenSkills
- 29 years Welding/Fabrication
- Blue Print reading
- Team building
- Effective leadership
- Problem-solving
- Verbal and written communication
- MS office
Timeline
Kaizen Improvement Team Supervisor
Nissan North America, Inc.
03.2004 - Current
Fabrication Welder
Kuhlman Electric
03.1996 - 03.2004
High School Diploma -
Loyd Star Attendance Center
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