Brian York
Albany
Summary
Results-driven Supervisor of Factory Operations with a focus on production monitoring, process optimization, and safety compliance. Proven ability to enhance efficiency and ensure quality standards through effective team leadership and employee training.
Effectively troubleshoot die cast machinery and trim presses.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Madison-Kipp Corporation
Richmond
04.2018 - Current
- Monitored production activities to ensure that goods are produced efficiently, on time, within budget, and meet quality standards.
- Led team meetings to communicate updates and address operational challenges effectively.
- Ensured safety of personnel by enforcing safety rules in the workplace.
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure smooth flow of work in the factory.
- Developed processes for production optimization and monitored performance metrics to identify areas of improvement.
- Troubleshot equipment problems to repair or report diagnostics.
Maintenance Technician
Littler Diecast
Albany
03.2003 - 04.2018
- Repaired and replaced defective parts to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
- Conducted preventive maintenance to minimize downtime and maintain production flow.
- Utilized hand tools and power tools for various maintenance tasks efficiently.
- Assisted in training new technicians on safety protocols and maintenance procedures.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations while performing maintenance duties consistently.
- Cleaned work areas to maintain a safe environment free from debris or hazardous materials.
- Repaired or replaced faulty wiring, switches, relays, and other electrical components.
- Replaced defective parts such as bearings, seals, gears, valves.
- Performed preventive maintenance tasks, including lubrication and cleaning of machines and equipment.
- Installed new systems, replacement parts, and components to maintain proper operation.
- Read and interpreted equipment and work orders to properly perform required maintenance services.
- Collaborated with building managers to assess ongoing needs and plan preventive maintenance schedules.
- Repair and maintenance of die casting machinery and all secondary operation machinery: PLC troubleshooting; electrical troubleshooting; hydraulic troubleshooting; welding and fabrication
Education
Vocational-Technical Education
IU East
Richmond, IN05-2021
High School Diploma -
Marion High School
Marion, IN06-1987
Skills
- Production monitoring
- Process optimization
- Equipment troubleshooting
- Safety compliance
- Quality assurance
- Team leadership
- Employee training
- Inventory management
- Problem solving
- Production management
- Production planning
- Employee engagement
- Production reporting
- Manufacturing operations
- Mentoring and training
- Continuous improvement
- Team building
- Performance improvement
- Training and mentoring
References
- Steven D Murphy, Defur Voran Attorney 765-744-6410
- Heather Davis, Human Resource, Madison-Kipp Corporation 765-993-5599
- Doug Littler, previously of Littler Diecast. Current Owner/ Founder of Trademark Roofing, 239-323-9984
- Danny Buckner, Retired Machine Technician Chrysler -Kokomo Transmission Plant 765-620-7746
Timeline
Supervisor of Factory Operations
Madison-Kipp Corporation
04.2018 - Current
Maintenance Technician
Littler Diecast
03.2003 - 04.2018
Vocational-Technical Education
IU East
High School Diploma -
Marion High School