Andre Nelson

Experience

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  AAM - American Axle & Manufacturing

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2010

  General Foreman

  As a General Foreman, I was immersed in daily operations and generated comprehensive reports on production status and plans for gap closure to upper management. This involved coordinating manufacturing activities and advocating effective work practices, such as job safety assessments. To ensure compliance with quality standards, I executed company policies and enforced uniformity in construction methods.My other accomplishments:✓ Directed a team of 75 UAW employees to ensure plant metrics adherence, safety, cost, and employee management.✓ Sustained 100% first-time quality (FTQ) on the H2 axle assembly line on four (4) separate occasions.✓ Developed visual aids for parts, introduced new materials, and trained staff on updated assembly processes to exceed production expectations on the launch of the GMT 900 axle program in accordance with established procedures.✓ Successfully ran 2550 axles in a nine-hour (9-hour) period through efforts on scrap reduction and enhanced time cycles. This exceeded the production standard of 2350 axles in the same timeframe. Show less

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  ZF Marysville

  Apr 2010 - Apr 2017

  Production Supervisor

  Having served as a Production Supervisor, I elevated work productivity by leading the successful implementation of five (5) new assembly lines at a new Chrysler facility. Through continuous process improvement, I enhanced production performance and achieved benchmark production goals.My other accomplishments:✓ Supervised a team of 80 UAW employees to execute work instructions, exceeding safety standards & customer expectations.✓ Integrated a Chrysler UAW workforce of 80 employees with ZF management by promoting trust through consistent leadership and engagement. Expanded operations from one (1) to five (5) assembly lines over 2.5 years to increase production capacity.✓ Achieved a production output of 400 axles in just three (3) months, reducing the expected timeline from six (6) months.✓ Established clear expectations for operators and provided clear directors to job setters to ensure 100% workflow efficiency, including achieving a rapid scaling of operations and enhanced production efficiency. Show less

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  MANN+HUMMEL

  Apr 2019 - Sept 2021

  Operations Manager

  During my tenure and leadership as an Operations Manager, I accounted for the planning, management, and coordination of production initiatives within the production plan to guarantee alignment with organizational standards and surpass manufacturing key performance indicators (KPIs). While maximizing safety performance, I optimized daily processes and delivered year-over-year non-material savings targets. Moreover, I led daily SQDC reviews at the plant to ensure performance to production basics and delivery of expected results.My other accomplishments:✓ Oversaw a team of six (6) supervisors, 60 team leaders, and 140 hourly employees to drive continuous improvement.✓ Identified a performance issue stemming from leadership inexperience. Proposed a solution to the plant manager, which was an in-depth leadership training program that aimed to equip facility leaders with essential skills to manage direct reports.→ The program was focused on motivation techniques and methods to influence the workforce positively.This resulted in improvements in plant productivity, employee morale, and overall operational performance.→ The success of this training program extended beyond the facility; was invited to conduct similar sessions at other companies within the organization and external businesses. Notably, the Chamber of Commerce in Dunlap, TN, requested my expertise to train local leaders and government officials.✓ Trained 300+ individuals in Tennessee, showcasing the impact and value of the leadership program developed.✓ Spearheaded a Green Belt project at Mann-Hummel in 2019 aimed at reducing scrap on the Nissan Manifold assembly line to address $140K in scrap costs from 2018. Managed a team of five (5) members to oversee this scrap reduction.✓ Facilitated a dramatic reduction in scrap costs to under $10K the next year, enhancing production efficiency and reducing waste. Show less

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  Amazon

  Sept 2021 - now

  Operations Manager

  In my capacity as an Operations Manager, I leverage best practices to streamline daily operations, fostering cross-functional collaborations and ensuring compliance. Also, I effectively implement workflows and schedules while overseeing the recruitment and training of staff to cultivate skills. I manage both over-the-road and under-the-roof operations, maintaining efficient processes and seamless team coordination.My other accomplishments:✓ Led a team of three (3) new managers, two (2) team leaders, and six (6) employees through Prime 2024 & a warehouse relocation. Maintained an uninterrupted package delivery, resulting in a 97% on-time delivery rate against a 95% target.✓ Directed 225 staff to fulfill daily customer orders through picking & packing operations, securing a 99.8% daily shipment rate.✓ Averaged the 110,000 packages delivered during Prime, the highest in the network, under drastic operational changes.✓ Revitalized an underperforming UTR team of five (5) managers, seven (7) team leaders, and 150 employees.✓ Focused on effective training and hourly implementation of hourly shift meetings to monitor operational status; the team’s initial performance in January 2023 was 46 PPH, falling short of the 55 PPH benchmark.✓ Significantly enhanced productivity through strategic leadership and continuous improvement efforts; by year-end, the department surpassed expectations, securing an impressive 60 PPH. This marked improvement exhibited the team’s ability to overcome challenges and excel in operational efficiency under focused guidance and regular performance tracking. Show less