Michael Brule
Whitinsville,MA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Materials Team Leader
Spectrum Control Formerly API Technologies
Marlborough, MA
08.2019 - Current
- Coordinated expedited orders with manufacturing affiliates to meet demand.
- Set up parts systems to facilitate customer release and inventory processing.
- Tracked placed orders to identify and resolve problems impacting on-time delivery.
- Inspected stocks to identify shortages, replenish supply and maintain consistent inventory.
- Implemented policies to reduce cost and eliminate waste.
- Arranged movement of products from one company location to another.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Reviewed RF2M microelectronic inventory stock and reordered to maintain supplies for production.
- Processed and released work orders for all constant flow production lines.
Test Lab Technician/Quality Control
Unified Global Packaging Group
Sutton, MA
09.2016 - 08.2019
- Designed custom product holding fixtures to meet test criteria.
- Observed and modified existing test procedures for safety and process improvement.
- Used information in technical diagrams, schematics, and manuals to understand operations and make successful repairs.
- Interpreted test information to resolve design-related problems.
- Attended training committees that wrote training modules for equipment operation and testing.
- Communicated with production team members about quality issues.
- Inspected quality of products, taking note of functionality, appearance and other specifications.
- Completed precise measurements using special tools.
- Recorded inspection and test results on data sheets.
- Utilized quality control software to track and analyze product data.
Electrical Engineer/Quality Control
Granutec, Inc
Douglas, MA
07.1986 - 08.2016
- Inspected raw materials and finished products to verify quality and disposed items that did not meet safety requirements.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Presented technical and diagnostic results, detailing problematic factors and possible remediation efforts.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
- Responsible for Electrical Design of all Plastics Granulating Equipment
- Developed new product for plastics recycling and document destruction equipment.
- Interviewed suppliers and asked for quotes to determine best possible pricing for materials purchasing electrical components, motor and weldments.
- Managed large product inventories and placed orders when product levels were running low.
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Communicated with vendors regarding inventory needs and negotiated prices to maintain profit margins.
- Determined lowest possible cost, factoring in quality, and reliability and negotiated favorable contracts.
- Established and managed supplier and vendor relationships.
- Monitored incoming orders and tracked progress to meet deadlines.
- Reduced operational expenses and supported profitability by implementing cost-saving initiatives.
- Verified receipt of items by comparing items received to items ordered and resolved shipment order errors with suppliers.
- Spearheaded product and process quality initiatives with full compliance to internal, industry and customer quality standards.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Oversaw inventory and product stock to develop and maintain inventory controls resulting in cost savings and reduced overages.
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes.
- Presented technical and diagnostic results, detailing problematic factors and possible remediation efforts.
- Led problem-solving activities to quickly identify and permanently resolve quality and productivity issues.
Education
High School Diploma -
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School
Upton, MA05.1986
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Supply Inventory Measuring
- Material Flow Management
- Reading Comprehension
- Material Staging
- Material Verification
- Product Availability
- Daily Logs
- Production Procedures
- Microsoft Office 365
- MIL-PRF-368534,MIL-STD-883
Timeline
Materials Team Leader
Spectrum Control Formerly API Technologies
08.2019 - Current
Test Lab Technician/Quality Control
Unified Global Packaging Group
09.2016 - 08.2019
Electrical Engineer/Quality Control
Granutec, Inc
07.1986 - 08.2016
High School Diploma -
Blackstone Valley Regional Vocational Technical High School