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Ko'Easta Brownlee

Honea Path

Summary

Dynamic Production Group Leader at Robert Bosch LLC with a proven track record in workflow optimization and team management. Expert in continuous improvement initiatives, enhancing operational success through effective training and safety monitoring. Recognized for cultivating collaborative environments and achieving production targets while maintaining high-quality standards.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Group Leader

Rober Bosch LLC
08.2024 - Current
  • Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance.
  • Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
  • Repaired equipment to keep jobs moving smoothly, informing maintenance department of major machinery failures.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Enhanced operational success through effective staffing, strong training, adherence to safety regulations and well-timed customer service.
  • Used problem-solving and issue-resolution skills to promptly and successfully address production problems.
  • Prepared reports and technical documentation of day-to-day production processes.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Assembled products according to changing daily work orders and specific customer needs.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.

Group Project Leader

Robert Bosch LLC
07.2022 - 08.2024
  • Observed progress of each project, examined risks and coordinated contingency plans.
  • Managed team meetings and discussed project's goals and objectives.
  • Aligned with staff members to develop, identify and achieve assigned goals and initiatives.
  • Tracked project and team member performance closely to quickly intervene in mistakes or delays.
  • Analyzed project performance data to identify areas of improvement.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Production Line Leader

Robert Bosch LLC
01.2021 - 07.2022
  • Collaborated with internal teams to streamline operations across materials handling, production, and shipping.
  • Monitored and verified quality in accordance with statistical process or other control procedures.
  • Inspected products on specific cycle depending on complexity level or design for production.
  • Worked on complex problems requiring independent action and high degree of initiative to resolve issues.
  • Conducted routine inspections to check quality and compliance with established specifications.
  • Prioritized employee safety to reduce incidents.
  • Performed root cause analysis to determine quality issues and develop long-term solutions.
  • Maintained clean and well-organized production areas to avoid violations or unnecessary work delays due to hazards or inefficient layouts.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.

Production Support Operator

Robert Bosch LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Tracked and documented customer interactions in customer relationship management system to maintain accurate records.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.
  • Diagnosed and troubleshot hardware, software and network issues.
  • Installed and configured operating systems and applications.
  • Maintained servers and systems to keep networks fully operational during peak periods.
  • Installed, configured and maintained computer systems and network connections.
  • Tested new software and hardware prior to deployment.
  • Developed and implemented preventive maintenance procedures.

Machine Operator

Robert Bosch LLC
07.2006 - 01.2020
  • Monitored machines during operation to detect sounds of malfunction or excessive vibration and adjusted machines to eliminate problems.
  • Complied with company and OSHA safety rules and regulations.
  • Calibrated, tested, and adjusted machine settings or controls in preparation for production operations.
  • Set up and ran machinery to produce exceptional products for industrial needs.
  • Loaded raw materials into machines and unloaded finished products to keep manufacturing process running smoothly.
  • Followed detailed instructions to operate machines with accuracy and produce quality products.
  • Set up and adjusted equipment and properly configured machines for daily operation.
  • Suggested specific ideas for process, productivity and safety improvements.
  • Quickly shut down equipment in emergency situations following protocols.
  • Managed and monitored processes and machine systems by observing readings on control boards.
  • Monitored compliance with plant procedures, safety, and sanitation protocols as well as government regulation.
  • Placed orders for materials and equipment with vendors.
  • Compiled reports analyzing performance data and presented findings and results.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business

Tri-County Technical College
Pendleton, SC

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Anderson University
Anderson, SC
08-2027

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Brown Mackie College
Greenville, SC
01-2015

High School Diploma -

Belton Honea Path High School
Honea Path, SC
05-2004

Skills

  • Production planning
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Team management
  • Workflow optimization
  • Incidents management
  • Continuous improvements
  • Worker training
  • Process improvement
  • Safety monitoring
  • Employee motivation

Certification

  • Most Money Saved for Continuous Improvement 2024
  • Leadership Training Certificate
  • 5, 10, 15 Years of Service Certificates

Timeline

Production Group Leader

Rober Bosch LLC
08.2024 - Current

Group Project Leader

Robert Bosch LLC
07.2022 - 08.2024

Production Line Leader

Robert Bosch LLC
01.2021 - 07.2022

Production Support Operator

Robert Bosch LLC
01.2020 - 01.2021

Machine Operator

Robert Bosch LLC
07.2006 - 01.2020

Associate of Arts - Business

Tri-County Technical College

BBA - Business Administration And Management

Anderson University

Certificate - Medical Assisting

Brown Mackie College

High School Diploma -

Belton Honea Path High School

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