Seth Griffin

About Seth Griffin

Experienced Production Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the glass, ceramics and concrete industry as well as automotive manufacturing. Certified Six Sigma Green Belt, and proficient in Lean Manufacturing, as well as PCPD principles. Seth possesses extensive experience in Lean Manufacturing, Team Building, and Manufacturing Leadership.

Experience

1. Production Supervisor Tesla Model y Biw

   Tesla

   Jan 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   I lead a dynamic team of production associates, process techs, and production leads capable of delivering high-quality products against aggressive production targets while managing operations and driving metrics in critical areas on the manufacturing floor. Specifically, I execute the following:• Coordinate with cross-functional teams: Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, logistics, and supply chain teams to ensure smooth production processes and meet delivery deadlines.• Work with Engineering and Production team, understand the product, process, quality control planLead Process Technicians team on process issues analysis and problem solving• Ensure quality standards are being met throughout the entire rework process and support no defects escaping the Non-Conforming Material area• Support training and coaching of Process Technicians• Set up work plan and priorities to the team based on business plan and needs• Management of team includes proactively planning for labor needs in light of production ramp up, communicating job expectations, performing employee performance and objectives reviews, and managing team in alignment of company policies and procedures• Tesla people leaders are responsible for a variety of Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) assurance functions, including ensuring their teams’ safety training is current, documenting EHS incidents, proactively correcting workplace hazards in the areas, and empowering others to continuously improve operations

Education

• Appalachian State University

  Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science

  2000 — 2004

• Appalachian State University

  Master of Arts (MA), Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

  2004 — 2006

• Western Carolina University

  Master of Arts in Education (MAEd), Special Education, Gifted Education

  2007 — 2009

Skills

• Supply Chain Management
• Adult Education
• Research
• Admissions
• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Marketing
• Classroom
• Leadership Development
• Program Development
• Team Building
• Management
• Account Management
• 3pl
• Community Outreach
• Series 6 & 63
• Recruiting
• Staff Development
• Teaching
• K-12
• Student Affairs
• Curriculum Design
• Higher Education
• Mutual Funds
• Sales Management
• Event Planning
• Retirement Planning
• Business Development
• Wealth Management
• Insurance
• Logistics
• Training
• New Business Development
• Fundraising
• Leadership
• Strategic Planning
• 401k
• Nc State Retirement System
• Public Speaking
• Financial Services