WILLIAM “GRAYSON” BRADLEY

**** ***** ***** ● Gastonia, NC 28054 ● Phone: 704-***-**** ● acs260@r.postjobfree.com

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Jacobsen Textron JUNE 2001 – PRESENT

Supplier Quality Engineer (April 2014 – PRESENT)

Responsibilities include: monitor, audit, and coordinate suppliers. Verify and ensure compliance to Jacobsen’s requirements and quality standards. Perform supplier visits to confirm compliance of quality processes, procedures, and standards. Suggest process improvements and collaborate with internal customers -i.e. manufacturing engineering, design engineering, planning, purchasing, NPD (New Product Development), and production floor to improve and guarantee incoming quality products while adhering to volatile timelines based upon sales, available inventory, and product launch goals.

Quality Management

Propose, initiate, and monitor ECOs (Engineering Change Orders) to promote product quality improvement, ease of manufacturing, corrective actions, and resolve known field issues

Follow through and execute closure of NCMTs (Non-Conforming Material Transactions)

Assist all production assembly lines and back-shops (welding, forming, machining, powder coating, and grinding) to identify root cause and communicate with suppliers to quickly resolve issues as they arise

Pursue both external and internal corrective actions (8D, 5-WHYs, FMEA, CAPA {Corrective and Preventative Actions}, error-proofing, material handling, product/process redesign, and limited SPC)

Analyze new part inspection results, material conformance documentation, and supplier ISIR (Initial Sample Inspection Report) for corrective action and approval of PPAPs (Production Part Approval Process)

Provide PSW (Part Submission Warrant) upon review and acceptance of sample part submission

Production Control Analyst/Specialist (April 2013 – April 2014)

Responsible for the coordination of supply lines that ensures manufacturing uptime and/or service part fulfillment. Create daily/weekly production schedule based upon monthly MBS (master build schedule). Accountable for 100% on-time delivery of customer orders. Collaborate with purchasing, quality, and engineering to resolve material shortages impacting production schedule achievement. Monitor inventory levels for JIT (Just in Time) production flow. Successfully managed production in multiple assembly lines including 7 independent production lines with varying production rates; and backshops including 4 lasers, VS60 machining center, Apellio laser w/turret punch, 6 press brakes (2 Toyokoki’s, 2 Amada’s, 1 Cincinnati, and 1 Trumpf), bushing press, weld, powder coat paint, 7 dual-wheel wet-grinders “Fishbowls”, 4 CNC grinders, 4 conventional grinders, EMCO horizontal lathe, and more…

Production Specialist Duties

Create and execute production plan to achieve critical business objectives: Build Linearity, MBS Execution, MFG Efficiency, and Inventory

Plan and approve ECO’s impacting assigned manufacturing lines

Compile reports, drive, and communicate material shortage statuses to management staff and cross functional departments in daily shortage meeting

Analyze current and backlog work orders and develop plans to ensure 100% on-time completion

Investigate production control problems, analyze root causes, and derive solutions to ensure manufacturing uptime is achieved

Develop process improvements for inventory, manufacturing and production control systems to satisfy business objectives

Collaborate with necessary personnel and cross functional departments to achieve and maintain ISO certification

Powder Coat Paint Technician Lead (April 2008 – April 2013)

I accepted the role of Powder Coat Technician Lead of two powder coating systems in addition to other responsibilities listed below. Responsible for 35+ employees charged with all manufacturing supervisory duties including: shift-level production output, hourly employee quarterly/yearly performance reviews, approval of employee vacation/leave to ensure minimal impact upon daily productivity, disciplinary action, and employee daily assignments. Ensure adherence to all EPA and OSHA regulations involving local and federal requirements related to hazardous chemical storage, usage, and disposal. Monitor all aspects of powder coating systems to ensure superior quality: titration, manage preparation of part surfaces/procedures for proper adhesion and final finish requirements, review/analyze defects to identify root cause and implement process improvements, monitor surface impingement for proper cleaning/performance, monitor/train employees in verification of quality paint application.

Paint Technician Lead Duties

Process work orders and monitor production flow to satisfy both daily production needs and long term performance goals

Communicate with internal supply chain and production assembly lines to determine and meet hourly/daily production needs

Monitor and communicate necessary repairs and PM’s (preventative maintenance) of all aspects of powder coating systems

Propose/implement process improvements such as racking, ergonomics, batching, scheduling, and rework processes as needed

CNC Fabrication Lead (April 2003 – April 2008)

Supervise crew of 20 employees in fast paced manufacturing environment. Responsible for all aspects of weld, in-line powder paint system, grinding, forming, lasers, and robot welders. Accountable for daily production output and report to management daily/weekly results. Manage, update, and schedule available vacation, earned time off, and casual time available for team members and manage vacation requests based upon customer demand.

CNC Fabrication Lead Duties

Conflict Management

Interview applicants to determine best qualified candidates

Assign work as required to employees

Evaluate employee performance and review quarterly/yearly appraisals with individuals

Provide motivation, assistance, and support to all employees

Fabricator (June 2001 – April 2003)

Operate multiple grinding machines including CNC Grinders, manual surface grinders, presses, powder coat paint line, and assist welders. Complete setups of machines, assume role of mentor for new hires, and ensure others within the department have the tools needed to complete daily tasks. Monitor and ensure environmental health and safety rules and regulations are followed.

Education

Gaston College (2001) – Associate’s Degree - Electronics Engineering Technology

University of Phoenix (2013) – Bachelor’s Degree – Business Management w/Supply Chain Management

References available upon request

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