Latasha Collins
Prairie
Summary
Highly skilled manufacturing worker with 7 years of comprehensive experience, 2 of which is a Team Leader (present) overseeing production teams, optimizing workflow, and driving continuous improvement in fast‑paced industrial environments. Known for building high‑performing teams, reducing downtime, and ensuring safety and quality standards are adept at training employees, and meeting aggressive production targets.oduction targets.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Manufacturing Group Leader
Toyota Manufacturing
Blue Spring
11.2018 - Current
- Lead a team of 2 (Sealer and ED Inspection) in daily manufacturing operations, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and productivity, Cost and HRD standards.
- Monitor workflow, assign tasks, and meet production goals and minimize downtime.
- Train, mentor, and evaluate team members to build skill sets and improve performance.
- Collaborate with maintenance, engineering, and quality teams to resolve issues and optimize processes.
- Track KPIs such as safety, quality, and productivity; implement 5 WHYs to help Team Members understand the cause which are creating flow out in their process when targets are not met.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Kaizens, 4S, and root cause analysis methodologies.
- Maintain accurate documentation, including shift reports, safety audits, and digital board production logs.
Potter’s House Daycare
Houston
01.2011 - 11.2018
- Supported daily classroom activities and facilitated children’s learning experiences.
- Assisted in developing and implementing age-appropriate lesson plans.
- Maintained a safe and engaging environment for children to explore.
- Responds to children needs promptly.
- Participated in professional development workshops to enhance teaching skills.
- Collaborated with Lead teacher to assess student progress and behavior.
- Collaborated with fellow teachers to develop interdisciplinary lesson plans, maximizing educational opportunities for students.
Education
ICC and EMCC
01.2008
Diploma -
Houston High School
05.2004
Skills
- Team Leadership & Coaching
- Production Scheduling
- Maintain 3 Pillar at a 4s Standard
- Quality Assurance & Compliance
- Safety Management
- Root Cause Analysis
- Breaking down problems
- Process Improvement
- KPI Tracking & Reporting
- Cross-Shop Collaboration
- Advance at TBP
- Quality Circle Ambassador
- Advance at developing teams and individual members
- Microsoft Office (Excel, Teams, Outlook)
- Strong communication and conflict‑resolution abilities
- Ability to work in high‑volume, fast‑paced environments
Certification
- Team Leader
- Ambassador
Timeline
Manufacturing Group Leader
Toyota Manufacturing
11.2018 - Current
Potter’s House Daycare
01.2011 - 11.2018
ICC and EMCC
Diploma -
Houston High School