Brandon A Brooks *****************@*****.***
Sylacauga, AL 35150
Objectives
I want to work with a company where I can utilize my education and skills.
I am an asset to any team with my Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction,
and Process layout experience.
Experience
Plant/Quality Engineer
Fleetwood Metal, Inc 3/18/2008-Current
. Manager of Continuous Improvement Department
. Back up for Quality Manager
. Investigate customer complaints dealing with Quality, Delivery, and
Packaging while filling out 8D and 5P problem solving worksheets.
. Project Leader for new model launches
. Coordinate cost reduction programs
. Team Leader for plant wide project to increase efficiency
. Lean Manufacturing Project Manager
Production Supervisor
Wellborn Forest Products 2006-2008
. Responsible for the scheduling and production of a 25 person saw and door
assembly shop
. Managed all HR functions within the department including man power
planning and counseling
Production Supervisor
Standard Furniture Company 2001-2006
. Responsible for the production of 2500 hundred drawers and doors every
day while managing 100 associates
. Scheduling production as well as leading a Kaizen team to improve the
processes within the department
Achievements
. Led a cost reduction program that lowered plant overhead by
$100250,000 in 2009 at Fleetwood Metal, Inc
. Instituted a visual check system at Standard Furniture that reduced
Paint rejects from over 15 complaints per shift to less than five per
week
. Develop a pull manufacturing schedule at Fleetwood Metal Inc that
reduced inventory to less than one-third of their former levels
. Implemented a kan ban system for all consumables, from PPE to copper
tips, that has led to a cost reduction of over $ 3000 a month
. Led a project at Fleetwood Metal that raised the total plant
efficiency from an average of 68% in 2009 to over 88% for 2009
Education
University of Alabama/Birmingham
1997-2001
B.S. Art History
Central Alabama Community College
2008-2009
A.A.S. Automated Manufacturing Technology
Athens StateAthens State University
2009-Current2010
B.S. Engineering/Manufacturing
Ashford University
2010- Current
Master Business AdministrationB.S. Business/Management
Skills
. Six Sigma Black Belt
. Lean Manufacturing Certified
. OSHA 10 & 30hr General Industry Card
. Safety Leader Certified