Kevin T.

Hicks
21074 Dartmouth Dr.
Southfield, MI 48076
(313) 461-8354 or (313) 506-9147
Career Objective: To use the skills that I have learned in my current position and apply what I will
continue to learn to help broaden my leadership skills. I would also like to acquire as much knowledge
as I can so that I may be able to elevate myself to a higher level.

Work History:
10/09-present GM Brownstown Battery Assembly Plant Brownstown, MI
Business: Responsible for the Launch of the 2011 Chevy Volt Battery Project
Assembly of Lithium Ion Batteries for the 2011 Chevy Volt
Position: 1st Shift Production Team leader
• Operation of Branson 2000X Ultrasonic Plastic Welders
• Operation of Stepla Ultrasonic Tab Welders. (Copper and Aluminum)
• Operation of Fanuc 2000-R Robotic Arms
• Operation of High Speed Battery Component Stacker.
• Operation of Air and Helium Enclosure leak testing equipment.
• Maintenance for Automated Guided Vehicles. (AGV)
• Creating Standardized Work for the Production Process. (JES,TIS,STS,etc.)
• Creating and enforcing safety rules and regulations for production facility.
• Standardized work training. (Classroom and OJT)

08/06-02/09 Johnson Controls Inc. Rockwood, Michigan

Business: Assemble seats for Jeep Liberty and Dodge Nitro. Supply Just-In-Time,
In-Sequence, 400 vehicle sets per shift.
Position: 2nd shift Production supervisor
• Supervise 50 hourly production employees
• Oversee all operations to effectively and efficiently run the business
• Maintain relationship with customer contacts to understand timely quality, material,
delivery and customer output
• Maintain required shipping pattern and finished goods loop and understand drop dead
reaction points
• Conduct root cause analysis on all downtime issues, quality returns, concerns, referrals,
scrap and implement solutions to remedy concerns
• Monitor production efficiency, employee performance, safety, quality work flow and
compliance with all plant standards
• Responsible for daily production reports, quality, manning, absenteeism and downtime
• Promote safe work environment and work practices
• Complete new hire evaluations and annual evaluations for all hourly employees
• Conduct daily pre-shift meetings addressing quality concerns, plant events and
engineering changes.

4/01-8/06 Johnson Controls, Inc., Rockwood MI

 Position: Assembler

6/99-7/01 Electronic Data System (EDS)

Position: Business Analyst/Customer Service

6/98-1/99 Detroit Medical Center- Corporate Office (DMC)

Position: Insurance Service Assistant

3/94-6/98 Children’s Hospital (DMC)

Position: Emergency Registration Clerk

Job Related Course Work:

Supervising for Success

JCI Manufacturing Module 3-5s
Bloodborne Pathogens
QS 9000
Fire Extinguisher Usage
Preventing Workplace Harassment
Protecting Company Trade Secrets
JCI Ethics Policy
Ethical Decision Making
Hazardous Waste
CPR Certified
Problem Solving

Education:

1/03-12/03 Davenport University, Dearborn Campus

Information Technology

1/95-06/07 Wayne County Community College, Detroit Main

Computer Science