Manager
Andrew Bratcher
William Kreysler & Associates
Rohnert Park,CA
1
Certification
22
Years of experience
A leader ready to bring 22 years experience in custom fiberglass and manufacturing management to a new company. Effective at creating and improving training programs for new, supervisory and management positions. Skilled in multiple areas of management including Inventory systems, scheduling, training, and supervisor management. Excellent communicator, multitasker and problem-solving abilities. Has an in-depth understanding of training requirements for different departments and levels. Has an understanding of how to maximize available labor and effectively use space and equipment available. Knows when and how to delegate responsibility to different levels of staff and management. Capable and willing to work alone but enjoys a collaborative team effort.
Work History
Shop Superintendent
4 Years- Maintained inventory management position simultaneously for 18 months until position could be filled and trained
- Facilitated communication between departments to enhance operational efficiency and project alignment.
- Facilitated employee cross-training initiatives to increase versatility within the workforce while reducing reliance on external resources.
- Implemented safety protocols, maintaining a secure work environment and minimizing accidents or injuries.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure production targets were met efficiently.
- Managed scheduling and workflow of shop personnel for optimal resource allocation.
- Implemented process improvements, resulting in enhanced safety and quality standards.
- Trained and mentored staff on equipment operation and safety protocols.
- Participated in process improvement R&D to reduce waste and support more efficient cross training
Purchasing Manager
1 Year 6 Months- Streamlined procurement processes to enhance efficiency and reduce lead times.
- Implemented purchasing policies ensuring compliance with organizational standards and regulations.
- Analyzed supplier performance metrics to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the supply chain.
- Purchased new products and oversaw inventory stocking and availability.
- Reduced order processing time by automating purchase orders and invoicing systems.
- Progressed through various purchasing, warehousing and leadership roles.
- Ensured compliance with corporate policies and applicable regulations governing procurement activities, mitigating company risks.
- Adjusted procedures to maximize department effectiveness.
- Reduced material costs by negotiating favorable terms with suppliers.
- Achieved significant improvements in supplier lead times through collaborative planning and forecasting.
Workforce Development Manager
1 Year- Created and implemented 8 training programs using Job Instruction Training techniques
- Created and implemented a Skills Tracking Matrix to assess employees and identify specific tasks to be retrained on, cutting training time by 60%
- Implemented team development training (Teaming For Success)
- Broke down production processes to key process steps for easier to understand and digest training
- Implemented safety training
- Implemented personal development training
- Used Skills Tracking Matrix to identify and execute effective cross training
- Trained Supervisors on employee coaching and development
- Analyzed workforce data to optimize recruitment strategies and improve retention rates.
Shop Superintendent
1 Year 2 Months- Oversaw 120 employees over three shifts
- Audited and updated SOP's for new techniques and standards
- Used Lean Manufacturing practices to improve productivity and waste management
- Collaborated with Supervisors to craft companies core values
- Improved process times through time management and process step reduction
- Identified the need for formalized training and began developing the program I eventually took full time ownership of as Workforce Development Manager
Shop Supervisor
2 Months- Scheduled and managed five crews working on three separate jobs
- Coordinated with sub-contractors to ensure quality standards were maintained and schedules were adhered to
- Reduced overhead by 28% by identifying and reconciling labor stacking
- Worked with crew leads to ensure quality was maintained on all parts
- Trained incoming employees
Purchasing Manager
2 Years 2 Months- Reconciled a $400,000 difference in inventory system vs physical inventory count
- Set up and maintained a repeat purchase system for frequently used items
- Coordinated with outside vendors to improve repeat purchasing systems
- Conducted market analysis to identify cost-saving opportunities and optimize inventory levels.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
- Managed supplier relationships to ensure timely delivery of products and services.
- Used [Software] to authorize and monitor purchase orders and consumables.
- Performed monthly reconciliation of open purchasing orders.
- Coordinated paperwork, updated spreadsheets, and maintained permanent records.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Researched price points to reduce cost of materials, tools, and equipment
- Executed daily, weekly, and monthly inventory count and reconciliation
Facility Manager/Driver
1 Year 7 Months- Built and organized shadow board tool wall to reduce lost tool costs and wasted time searching for tools
- Installed urinals and safety showers for expanded capacity
- Created and maintained daily, weekly, monthly, and yearly machine, tool, and building maintenance checklists
- Maintained and repaired tools to reduce replenishment costs
- Scheduled and monitored on-site inspections of facility.
- Monitored and enforced safety standards
- Enforced cleanliness standards through delegated checklists and weekly audits
Mold Making/Fabricator
3 Years 10 Months- Built molds within .0312 accuracy
- Positioned, aligned and secured parts with straightedges, squares and calipers.
- Worked with various woods, metals, poly plastics, and fiberglass to achieve desired mold shape and durability
- Fabricated building facades and art sculptures to desired specifications
Education
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt - Lean Manufacturing
High School Diploma
Skills
Inventory Management
Appointment Scheduling
Personal Development Sessions
Training Program Modification
Data Analyses
Training Needs Analysis
Training Manual Creation
Waste Elimination
Conflict Management
Soft Skills Development
Accomplishments
- Identified and reduced inventory discrepancies, resulting in an accurate inventory systems with reduced daily and monthly reconciliation time.
- Identified opportunities for improvement in reducing process time through labor stacking reduction
- Streamlined storage and intake of materials to reduce complexity and waste
- Achieved an up to date and accurate inventory system through effectively helping with material reporting and tracking systems
- Implemented progress and material tracking for multiple large and small scale projects simultaneously
- Achieved a reduction in production time and complexity through process analysis and improvement
Certification
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt
Timeline
Shop Superintendent
William Kreysler & Associates
08.2022 - CurrentRead More
Purchasing Manager
William Kreysler & Associates
08.2022 - 02.2024Read More
Workforce Development Manager
William Kreysler & Associates
08.2021 - 08.2022Read More
Shop Superintendent
William Kreysler & Associates
06.2020 - 08.2021Read More
Shop Supervisor
William Kreysler & Associates
04.2020 - 06.2020Read More
Purchasing Manager
William Kreysler & Associates
02.2018 - 04.2020Read More
Facility Manager/Driver
William Kreysler & Associates
07.2016 - 02.2018Read More
Mold Making/Fabricator
William Kreysler & Associates
09.2012 - 07.2016Read More
Piner High School
High School Diploma
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QI Macros KnowWare International
Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt from Lean Manufacturing
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