Darrick Stallworth

Manage direction and planning for 280,000-square-foot automotive stamping parts facility with focus on optimization of daily functions, safety, exceeding customer expectations, and achieving KPIs. Continuously monitor and evaluate performance, identify areas for improvement and take immediate corrective measures. Work closely with the technical lead to direct and oversee work quality of engineers, technicians, office staff, and maintenance supervisors. Oversee hiring of new recruits and model a client-focused attitude, attention to detail and strong work ethic. Successfully promoted implementation of new processes in accordance with Gestamp's quality and environmental health and safety guidelines that emboldened teams to increase production, strengthened asset capacity, and flexibility while minimizing wastes and maintaining quality standards.

Oversaw day-to-day production phases on the production floor. Supported employees by working hands-on at different stations to provide optimal coverage and insure cycle time goals met. Consistently analyzed assembly line and implemented plans to troubleshoot production bottlenecks. Recognized as valuable team member serving as mentor to employees and maintaining accessibility to help individuals and groups overcome any obstacles they faced. Designed new production processes that contributed to continuous improvement. Served as strategy team member. Implemented the Total Preventive Maintenance (TPM) program to schedule routine machinery maintenance that minimized downtime and achieved the most during production.

Cultivated professional working relationships, motivated employees and drove accountability across production in the die shop. Assigned tasks to operational teams, determined resource needs, and created work schedules focused on consistent quality levels and achieve KPI benchmarks. Analyzed financial data. Forecasted, set budgets and approved labor and material expenditures. Managed cost budget for multiple areas including replacement expenditures, machines and labor. Recruited new hires and effectively trained new employees to meet company standards. Coordinated and complied all Business Management Systems (BMS) and Environmental Management Systems (EMS) requirements. Worked collaboratively with both management and subordinates to resolve issues. Developed continuous improvement plans based on observation and established performance metrics. Established and enhanced department policies, goals, objectives, and procedures to improve employee engagement and performance. Reported production performance data daily, monthly, and annually.

Supervised plant operations across several departments including Stamping, Assembly, Quality, Shipping and Receiving, Tool and Die, and Safety. Ensured the highest levels of safety, quality, cost control, and productivity. Investigated and resolved issues to avoid bottlenecks. Communicated effectively with customers to address issues. Developed solutions for repairing and maintaining die and press machine efficiency. Ensured staff trained on proper maintenance protocols.

Extracted and transported coal efficiently, maintaining accuracy and safety. Repaired and continually maintained equipment and drilling activities to support roof top and underground operations. Company filed for bankruptcy in 2015.