Travis Gardner

Focused Supervisor offering strong background in policy and safety procedure development, implementation and enforcement. Quality driven leader, leveraging exceptional employee training and development capabilities. Supports corporate strategy by developing team and individual goals, objectives, operational standards and expectations for safety, quality and productivity.

Supervisor - Denso North America - Athens, TN

(2013-09)

• Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
• Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
• Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
• Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
• Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
• Conducted evaluations and reviews for 65 employees.
• Enhanced group productivity 10% by developing and implementing new strategies.
• Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
• Created training manual for all employees to use as reference guide.
• Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
• Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
• Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
• Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
• Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
• Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.
• Performed scheduled and surprise inspections of worksites to gauge technician skill and performance in field.

Supervisor - Maremont - Loudon, TN

(1994-07 - 2013-09)

• Established and enforced clear goals to keep employees working collaboratively.
• Complied with company policies, objectives and communication goals.
• Promoted employee safety awareness based on understanding of regulatory mandates and organizational best practices.
• Interviewed applicants, recommended individuals for hiring and evaluated staff performance.
• Transformed work area by increasing production, reducing turnover, eliminating waste and enhancing quality.
• Conducted evaluations and reviews for 65 employees.
• Realigned workflows with changing business demands by evaluating processes and employee strengths.
• Coached and mentored 65 staff members through constructive feedback to develop long-term career goals.
• Performed minor equipment repairs to keep jobs on task and notified maintenance department of major machinery failures.
• Developed position rotation to support continuous improvement and operator development.
• Enhanced group productivity 15% by developing and implementing new strategies.
• Created training manual for all employees to use as reference guide.
• Resolved customer complaints and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
• Conveyed project information consistently and quickly to resolve issues and deliver constructive feedback.
• Performed scheduled and surprise inspections of worksites to gauge technician skill and performance in field.
• Inspected incoming supplies to conform with materials specifications and quality standards.
• Monitored equipment, checked supplies and coordinated manpower to meet expected demand.
• Identified and corrected performance and personnel issues to reduce impact to business operations.
• Coordinated with internal departments to maximize operational efficiency across production and administrative areas.
• Established and maintained operating schedules to provide effective coverage for key areas and achieve objectives.
• Provided ongoing training to address staff needs.

High School Diploma - Loudon High School (1994-05)