Alan Strause
Castalia,OH
Summary
Strategic operations leader with expertise in process optimization and personnel management. Skilled in production scheduling to enhance productivity and ensure compliance with quality standards. Proven success in driving operational efficiency and team performance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
ABJ Equipment, LLC
Castalia, Ohio
12.2000 - 03.2026
- Supervised production floor operations to guarantee quality and timely deliveries.
- Optimized daily operations through effective management of material use and production schedules.
- Conducted regular performance reviews to enhance efficiency and productivity.
- Tested, inspected, and troubleshot equipment before shipment and onsite installation and traveled as a service technician.
- Worked alongside employees in all aspects of the building process: welding of frames, (TIG)(MIG), wiring machine, terminating components, plumbing of gas and water fixtures
- Ensured compliance with regulations, policies, and procedures governing business operations.
Machine Builder/Team Leader
Stein Inc.
Sandusky , OH
06.1995 - 11.2000
- Assembled industrial food processing equipment based on blueprints and assembly drawings.
- Installed electrical components by pulling and terminating wire according to electrical schematics.
- Integrated hydraulic, pneumatic, and natural gas systems into the equipment.
- Inspected and tested completed products to verify machine functionality and compliance with specifications.
- Collaborated with technicians to install complex multi-machine systems efficiently and safely.
- Documented errors and quality issues for review by engineering department.
- Promoted to team leader in acknowledgment of strong work ethic and team-building skills.
Staff Sergeant
US Army National Guard
612th Engineer Battalion, Sandusky, OH
08.1990 - 08.2000
Specialist SP-4
United States Army
National Training Center-Fort, Irwin
07.1986 - 07.1990
Education
Technical Diploma - Industrial Electricity
Terra Tech
Fremont, OH06-1993
Skills
Process optimization
Production scheduling
Quality assurance
Documentation
Leadership
Personnel management
Communication skills
- Strong work ethic
Timeline
Owner/Operator
ABJ Equipment, LLC
12.2000 - 03.2026
Machine Builder/Team Leader
Stein Inc.
06.1995 - 11.2000
Staff Sergeant
US Army National Guard
08.1990 - 08.2000
Specialist SP-4
United States Army
07.1986 - 07.1990
Technical Diploma - Industrial Electricity
Terra Tech