Larry West
Summerville,SC
Summary
Detail oriented, goal driven, team player with 27 years of experience in the industrial industry and 24 years of experience in the military. Hardworking Shift Leader gifted at reviewing team tasks to assure quality. Engaging and personable coach and employee trainer successful at maximizing team productivity. Consistently recognized for hard work, attention to detail and goal achievement. Seeking to utilize technical and professional expertise as a Professional within Michelin Tire
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
C Shift Lead GROUP LEADER BODYSHOP
MERCEDES-BENZ VANS, LLC
10.2018 - Current
- Responsible for direct supervision of 114 employees; Production Quality, Production Technicians; Adherence to work rules by Production Associates; Application of disciplinary procedures to Production Associates; identification of possible work force and work place issues and conveyance of these to management
- Utilize Power Bi, Integra, kronos, and root cause analysis through the five why process
- Also monitor KuKa robots throughout the shift to help maintenance and troubleshoot mechanical failure
GEOMETRY SHIM TEAM SUPERVISOR
MERCEDES BENZ VANS
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsible for direct supervision of shim 9employees; Adherence to work rules by Shim Associates; Application of disciplinary procedures to Shim Associates; identification of possible work force and work place issues and conveyance of these to management.
WELD DESTRUCT SUPERVISOR
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsible for direct supervision of weld destruct employees; Adherence to work rules by WD Associates; Application of disciplinary procedures to WD Associates; identification of possible work force and work place issues and conveyance of these to management.
ULTRASONIC TESTING SUPERVISOR
10.2018 - 10.2019
- Responsible for direct supervision of UT employees; Adherence to work rules by UT Associates; Application of disciplinary procedures to UT Associates; identification of possible work force and work place issues and conveyance of these to management
Vocactional Rehabilitation Training/ Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2017 - 04.2018
- Acquire training and enhance skills in Human Resource Management.
Lead Hand/Michelin tire ManufactUring
11.2000 - 05.2017
- Responsible for ensuring my Team is actively engaged in production to meet daily customer demand and production schedule
- Ensure the interminable and efficient running of production throughout the shift
- Work with attention to detail and safety standards to ensure that production procedures are carried on smoothly to maximize efficiency and profits.
MACHINE OPERATOR/INLAND CONTAINER
11.1996 - 11.2000
- Operated conveyor belt to move materials
- Controlled speed and route of objects
- Took orders to have materials, products, or machinery moved
- Adjusted the gate pumps, conveyor, or auxiliary equipment to ensure proper position, speed, timing and material flow
- Set up machines (calibration, cleaning etc.) to start a production cycle
- Controlled and adjusted machine settings (e.g
- Speed)
- Fed raw material or parts to semi-automated machines
- Inspected parts with precision and measuring tool
- Tested operation of machines periodically
- Corrected issues that might occur during the shift
- Checked output to spot any machine-related mistakes or flaws
- Kept records of approved and defective units of final products.
TRACK INSPECTOR/ UNION SWITCH AND SIGNAL
06.1992 - 10.1996
- Inspected and monitored functions of railroad track and structures to assure compliance with Federal safety and health regulations among railroads, railroad employees, and contractors to railroads within an assigned geographical territory.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources and Development -
University of Phoenix
Columbia, SC01.2018
Skills
- Decision-making capabilities
- Customer service focus
- Employee Training
- Guest service
- Team motivation
- Conflict Resolution
- Workplace Safety
- Rules Enforcement
- Performance Improvement
- Staff Motivation
- Technical knowledge
- Operations Monitoring
- Regulatory Compliance
- Industry Expertise
- Work Delegation
Certification
- NATIONAL SOCIETY OF LEADERSHIP AND SUCCESS recipient Spring Semester 2020
- Dale Carnegie Professional Development Courses complete 2019.
- 5 of 5 Modules of MEP Training completed with Mercedes Benz Group Leader Excellence Program November 2019
- Interviewing Skills for Hiring Managers Program
- Basic Module – Integrity at Work February 2019
Military Experience
UNITED STATES ARMY, 05/01/96, 11/01/20, HONORABLE DISCHARGE RETIRED, Army Reserve Components Achievement Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, BNOC – Basic Non Commissioners Office course completed 2006, WLC - Warrior Leader Course completed 2002, 24
References
Available upon Request
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
C Shift Lead GROUP LEADER BODYSHOP
MERCEDES-BENZ VANS, LLC
10.2018 - Current
GEOMETRY SHIM TEAM SUPERVISOR
MERCEDES BENZ VANS
10.2018 - 10.2019
WELD DESTRUCT SUPERVISOR
10.2018 - 10.2019
ULTRASONIC TESTING SUPERVISOR
10.2018 - 10.2019
Vocactional Rehabilitation Training/ Department of Veterans Affairs
05.2017 - 04.2018
Lead Hand/Michelin tire ManufactUring
11.2000 - 05.2017
MACHINE OPERATOR/INLAND CONTAINER
11.1996 - 11.2000
TRACK INSPECTOR/ UNION SWITCH AND SIGNAL
06.1992 - 10.1996
Bachelor of Arts in Human Resources and Development -
University of Phoenix
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