James Goff
Aiken,SC
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience manufacturing and proven leadership abilities. Expert in meeting safety and quality objectives, while increasing productivity. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Business Manager
Bridgestone Americas
11.2017 - Current
- Manage 11 staff and 272 hourly team members.
- Oversee $37,400,000 annual operating budget.
- Compile and analyze data to determine approaches for continuous improvement.
- Developed compelling presentation decks to gain approval for ideas and communicate results.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with plant leadership, support staff and other team members to implement continuous improvements and exceed team goals.
- Hold one-on-one meetings with team members to identify hurdles and receive insight into best remedy.
Production Crew Leader
Bridgestone Americas
04.2012 - 11.2017
- Team member of Aiken Off Road Radial startup team.
- Trained teammates in time management and proper ways to complete job duties per standards.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew following safety, quality, and delivery.
- Communicated effectively with upper management, teammates, and internal/external customers to keep everyone informed.
- Monitored team members performance, addressed concerns, and praised work well done.
Golf Professional
Self Employed
06.2008 - 07.2010
- Developed relationships with sponsors, maintained open lines of communication.
- Managed schedules for tournaments and travel accomodations.
Service Technician
Bridgestone Americas
01.2003 - 08.2006
- Diagnosed and troubleshot problems, repairing, and restoring machines to peak performance.
- Responded to operations inquiries quickly and professionally to increase satisfaction.
- Installed new equipment and explained routine maintenance protocols to operations.
- Inspected equipment and performed preventative maintenance diagnose operational issues.
- Frequently researched and brainstormed continuous improvement projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Aiken, SC06.2008
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Aiken Technical College
Aiken, SC01.2003
Skills
- Corrective Actions
- Contact Management Systems
- Operational Efficiency
- Operational Standards
- Goal Attainment
- Providing Feedback
- Six Sigma Methodologies
- Interdepartmental Collaboration
- Budgeting and Expenditures
Timeline
Area Business Manager
Bridgestone Americas
11.2017 - Current
Production Crew Leader
Bridgestone Americas
04.2012 - 11.2017
Golf Professional
Self Employed
06.2008 - 07.2010
Service Technician
Bridgestone Americas
01.2003 - 08.2006
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management
University of South Carolina - Aiken
Associate of Science - Electrical, Electronics Engineering Technologies
Aiken Technical College
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