About this Candidate
DAVRON CV: Candidate 3809033
MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS LEADER | LEAN / TPS | PRODUCTION SUPERVISION & NEW-PRODUCT LAUNCHES
Core Expertise
- Production leadership across multi-line automotive assembly, subassembly, and automated support systems.
- Toyota Production System and Lean manufacturing implementation, standardized work, and 5S audits.
- New-product launch leadership, including process training, line balancing, and change-point management.
- KPI and FMDS reporting to senior leadership with focus on safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
- Kaizen facilitation and root-cause problem solving using 5 Whys and Ishikawa analysis.
Project Background
- Led midnight-shift transmission assembly group managing main, subassembly, final lines, and robotic support.
- Directed cross-functional production across machining, welding, paint, modification, and maintenance departments.
- Managed staffing, scheduling, payroll approvals, performance evaluations, and corrective-action processes.
- Delivered five successful new-product launches for Class II/III warehouse product lines.
- Established standardized work, training programs, and master-trainer instruction for sustained process capability.
Key Skills
- Toyota Production System | Lean Manufacturing | Kaizen | 5S | Standardized Work
- KPI & FMDS Reporting | Root-Cause Analysis | 5 Whys | Ishikawa Diagrams
- New Product Launches | Line Balancing | Change-Point Management | Jishuken
- Team Leadership | Trainer/Master Trainer | Cross-Functional Coordination | Staff Development
- SAP | Paycom | Microsoft Excel | Word | PowerPoint
- Preventive Maintenance | Safety & Quality Audits | Andon Response
Education
- B.B.A., Legal Studies — Strayer University, Cum Laude
- A.A., Business Administration, Marketing — Strayer University
Awards & Recognition
- Selected as master trainer for a major transmission production launch.
- Completed OEM leadership and train-the-trainer programs; recognized for Jishuken and FMDS expertise.
- U.S. military NCO leadership course graduate with two meritorious promotions.
Why Interview this Candidate?
A hands-on manufacturing operations leader with 12+ years in automotive and industrial production, proven at running multi-line assembly and automated support systems. Demonstrates sustained TPS/Lean implementation, Kaizen facilitation, and new-product launch success while presenting FMDS/KPI results to senior leadership. Strong trainer and coach who drives measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
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