Jeffery Tate

Experience

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  United States Army Reserve

  Apr 1986 - Jan 2000

  Infantry Training Instructor

  Military Occupation was an Infantry Training Instructor. In addition to regular duties, volunteered for and was selected to instruct Hunter Safety Courses to civilian youth groups. Awards for job performance and achievements include – Certificate of Appreciation from Army ROTC, University of Arkansas Pine Bluff Certificate of Appreciation from Westark Wildlife Conservation Club (Hunter Safety Class) Certificates of Achievement for Marksmanship, Meritorious Services, and Professionalism. Army Achievement Medal for Dedication to Duty  Certificates of Training in Bradley Fighting Vehicle course, Battle Focused Instructor Course and Methods of Learning (Instructor Course), Primary Development Leadership Course (PLDC) Show less

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  Fort Biscuit Company

  May 1986 - Apr 1995

  Training Manager

  Started in an entry level position and progressed through other positions of increasing responsibility and duties, the last of which was Training Director and Supervisor. While in this position, developed standardized work and job competency tests for my own subordinates that were adapted for use in all manufacturing areas of the plant. This company experienced severe financial difficulties that resulted in staff reductions and employee layoffs, prompting the switch to Baldor. (Fort Biscuit has since gone out of business). Lead Machine Operator Lead Oven Operator Training Director / Supervisor Show less

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  BALDOR

  Apr 1995 - Jul 2009

  Team Lead

  Hired into an entry level position and progressed into positions of increasing responsibility. Attendance and work history are excellent. Packer/Stacker (Sorted / organized / palletized product for warehouse storage) Order Picker (In house certified Stand up lift / propane & Electric Fork lift / Drexel Lift) UPS Shipping (Used UPS / USPS / FEDEX to ship product worldwide) Winding Dept. Team Leader (Responsible for Daily Production/Quality/Attendance/Overtime of 64 Employees) Show less

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  Toyota Motor Manufacturing

  Apr 2010 - Jul 2017

  Quality Inspector

  Started as a Quality Inspector on the Sales line and progressed through all jobs in my area before being promoted to a Quality Iinspector position on the Vehicle Performance Line.I Volunteered for and was accepted as a Safety Star (Dept. Safety Inspector) For Vehicle Performance / Sales Line where I served for 2 years and was awarded the Toyota Motor Manufacting Texas (TMMTX) Safety Coin Award (3 times) and the Manager's Safety Award (2 times)I enrolled in and completed Team Leader Development Class for Toyota Motor Manufacturing - 2013 Show less

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  Caterpillar Inc.

  Jul 2017 - Aug 2023

  Team Leader

  ▪ Assigned as a team leader on the C-15 and C-13 production lines. ▪ Oversaw the daily Quality, Safety, Production, and Training of 10-25 employees.▪ Distributed the daily production schedules for all production lines at the Seguin facility ensuring the smooth transition of information to each production line. ▪ Reported the daily schedule, and the current line conditions regarding the status of orders being produced as well as orders behind schedule to the Production Managers.▪ I worked with Engineering and Quality in troubleshooting issues with the product as well as handling any customer concerns that were assigned to me by my superiors. Show less