William Birkinbine
Lawson
Summary
Dedicated professional with strong skills in quality inspection and inventory management. Proven ability to implement safety protocols and train team members, ensuring efficient operations and high customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Body Shop Foreman
Mhc Kenworth
Kansas City
05.2022 - 05.2026
- Supervised daily operations of the shop and ensured workflow efficiency.
- Coordinated repair schedules and assigned tasks to technicians, optimizing workflow and meeting project deadlines.
- Inspected completed work to ensure quality and compliance with standards.
- Communicated with customers regarding service updates and repair needs.
- Trained and mentored employees in procedures and performance improvement strategies.
- Monitored employee performance and provided constructive feedback to enhance productivity and skill development.
- Conferred with management to coordinate work activities or identify needed resources.
- Identified and implemented areas for improvement within the shop, contributing to increased efficiency and operational effectiveness.
- Managed inventory control system to ensure adequate supply of materials was available at all times.
- Monitored work areas to prevent or correct unsafe conditions or violations of safety procedures.
- Implemented workplace safety protocols to minimize accidents and incidents.
- Organized workflow schedules for staff members based on job orders received from customers.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that production goals were met on time.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff members to discuss progress towards completion of projects.
- Provided technical guidance and support to staff members regarding repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting of machines.
- Conducted or arranged for worker training in safety, repair and maintenance techniques to increase safety awareness.
- Fostered a culture of continuous improvement among team members.
- Implemented safety protocols and ensured compliance with regulations.
- Prepared and reviewed work orders, ensuring accuracy and clarity.
- Provided customer service, addressing inquiries and resolving complaints.
- Oversaw daily operations in shop, ensuring efficiency and productivity.
- Developed and enforced organizational systems for tools and equipment.
- Scheduled work assignments and monitored progress to meet deadlines.
- Acted as a liaison between management and shop floor staff.
- Assigned tasks to employees and monitored productivity, performance and task completion.
- Read and interpreted work order specifications and information to plan, schedule and carry out jobs effectively.
- Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
- Recommended opportunities for growth and advancement to motivate employees.
- Identified needs of customers promptly and efficiently.
- Enforced company policies, answered coworkers' questions and trained new personnel.
- Planned and developed new operation processes to innovate and stay competitive.
Education
GED -
Lawson High School
Lawson, MO01-1997
Skills
- Vehicle repair
- Quality inspection
- Safety protocols
- Inventory management
- Shop operations
- Workflow efficiency
- Team leadership
Timeline
Body Shop Foreman
Mhc Kenworth
05.2022 - 05.2026
GED -
Lawson High School