Billy Baxter
Behlen Mfg
Columbus,NE
1
Certification
14
years of professional experience
Quality Engineer with 10+ years across production, shipping, and quality roles, skilled in quality auditing, root-cause analysis, and inspection methods. Focused on corrective action, documentation, and continuous improvement. Values teamwork and a "we" mentality to provide what is best for the organization. Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Work History
Quality Engineer
2 Years 7 Months- Evaluated production processes to identify nonconformances and support corrective action implementation.
- Conducted inspections using calipers, micrometers, and gauges to verify dimensional accuracy.
- Analyzed quality data to track defects and improve inspection consistency.
- Collaborated with manufacturing teams to resolve process issues and prevent repeat errors.
- Performed Internal Audits of all QMS procedures and Instructions.
- Executed revisions and control of QMS documents.
- Helped with building visual instructions for process and training improvement.
Team Leader of Production Systems
8 Months- Lead team in continuous improvement projects based on LEAN principles.
- Lead Kaizen events and performed report outs to leadership.
- Delegated tasks through the team to maintain efficiency.
- Performed data analysis to drive decisions.
Behlen Production Systems Teammember
9 Months- Trained on LEAN manufacturing principles and applications.
- Worked with teams in manufacturing to collect data on processes impacting production and efficiency and throughput of products.
- Helped to implement improvement ideas and concepts with teams.
- Trained team leaders of production departments on daily impact boards to improve visual daily scheduling tools.
Staging and Shipping Team Lead
4 Years 9 Months- Led shipping workflows to keep fabricated parts staged, packed, and loaded for timely freight pickup.
- Coordinated with production, quality, and logistics teams to resolve shipment priorities and prevent delays.
- Verified order accuracy, material counts, and packaging requirements before release to carriers.
- Prepared bills of lading, shipping labels, and load paperwork for outgoing custom fab orders.
- Operated forklifts and material-handling equipment to move heavy steel components safely.
- Trained shipping staff on loading procedures, inspection standards, and warehouse safety practices.
- Monitored inventory locations and staging areas to maintain organized, accessible shipping operations.
- Ensured accurate shipments by closely monitoring inventory levels, packing procedures, and labeling practices.
- Streamlined shipping processes by implementing efficient organization and workflow strategies.
- Enhanced team productivity through continuous training and performance evaluations.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to maintain seamless communication between departments for optimal supply chain effectiveness.
- Maintained a safe work environment by enforcing compliance with safety protocols and conducting regular inspections.
- Managed daily workload distribution among team members based on skillset evaluation and individual strengths analysis.
- Conducted counts and audits of inventories to identify and resolve discrepancies in records.
- Inspected merchandise and sent damaged pieces for repair before shipment.
- Completed basic mathematical calculations to check weights and dimensions of shipments.
- Monitored scheduled shipment dates to achieve timely delivery, expediting as necessary.
- Oversaw operational costs by limiting overtime and maintaining optimal headcount to meet performance goals.
Shipping Back-up Team Lead/Checker/Loader
5 Years 8 Months- Monitored work quality, identified defects, and corrected issues before materials advanced to next stage.
- Communicated priorities with supervisors and crew members to align production goals and deadlines.
- Inspected completed work for accuracy, consistency, and compliance with specifications.
- Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
- Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
- Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
- Trained new team members on equipment use, job procedures, and workplace safety practices.
- Utilized problem solving skills to achieve safe, secure, and maximized loads for best optimized logistics.
Education
High School Diploma
Skills
Quality assurance
Quality management
Control plan development
Material reports
Root-cause analysis
Root cause identification
Documentation management
Quality documentation
Risk assessment
Quality engineering tools
Quality auditing
ISO 9001
Root cause analysis
Quality engineering
Materials review
Production traceability
Documentation reporting
Audit coordination
Problem solving
Computer skills
Data analysis tools
Non-conforming material reports
Inspection methods
Inspection processes
Materials inspection
Quality control
Certification
- Certified ISO: 2001-2015 Lead Auditor, Behlen Mfg - Since Janruary 2025
Timeline
Quality Engineer
Behlen Mfg
04.2024 - CurrentRead More
Team Leader of Production Systems
Behlen Mfg
08.2023 - 04.2024Read More
Behlen Production Systems Teammember
Behlen Mfg
11.2022 - 08.2023Read More
Staging and Shipping Team Lead
Behlen Custom Fab
02.2018 - 11.2022Read More
Shipping Back-up Team Lead/Checker/Loader
Behlen Building Systems
06.2012 - 02.2018Read More
Ainsworth High School
High School Diploma
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