Keith Overton

Managed 2nd Shift Operations, overseeing the fabrication of Mercedes Benz Vans seats and material shipping, while providing logistical and Quality team support. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, improve overall performance, and implemented solutions that increased productivity by 10%.

Led, coached, and developed a team of 67 production associates on a Greenfield Closure Line, providing training on assembly techniques and quality standards to meet daily build plan goals. Managed four independent door line teams, ensuring KPIs, specifications, and weld quality were met, and increased production to 35 JPH per line with less than 1.5% scrap.

Trained 73 associates, fostering a motivated team that consistently met business goals and ensured safety compliance with EHS policies. Managed three Mercedes Benz SUV lines, producing 7,300 drive shafts weekly with under 2.5% scrap/rework rate, and implemented lean manufacturing practices like 5S and visual management.

Managed 61 team leaders and members across two shops in a Greenfield startup environment, assigning work and ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and throughput processes. Fostered a positive, productive team environment, met a production goal of 36 JPH, and confirmed gap, flush, and geometry specifications were met.

Led 13 high-speed panel fitters, coaching the team to develop tight millimeter tolerance skills for checking and adjusting gap/flush fitting on over 43,000 cars. Collaborated with geo-engineering teams to address buildability concerns, implement countermeasures, and minimize defects using gap and flush tending data.

Led mainland Japan's largest U.S. Naval military treatment facility, providing medical and operational support to over 33,000 active-duty personnel and their families. Managed and trained a workforce of 473 personnel, oversaw procurement and distribution of $3.7 million in medical supplies, and ensured compliance with OSHA standards.

Completed a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration with a concentration in Management. This program provided a strong foundation in business principles and management practices.

Acquired certification in problem-solving and leadership training. Gained expertise in Kaizen Continuous Improvement and root-cause analysis, and developed familiarity with the Metric system and maintaining tight tolerances.

Studied Business Communications, International Relations, Leadership, Organizational Behavior, Diversity, and Communication. Developed skills in financial management counseling and professionalism.