Bradly Rising
Casa Grande,AZ
Summary
Knowledgeable Supervisor skilled in optimizing production workflows and enhancing operational efficiency. Proven track record of managing teams to achieve consistent output and quality standards. Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving abilities in fast-paced manufacturing environments. Has successfully helped train numerous personnel over the years in various industries ad job settings.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
Van Horn Aviation
Tempe, AZ
02.2024 - Current
- Oversaw daily production operations, ensuring adherence to safety and quality standards.
- Managed workflow scheduling to optimize resource allocation and reduce downtime.
- Led a team of operators, providing training and mentoring to enhance skill sets.
- Implemented process improvements that increased production efficiency and reduced waste.
- Created a complete training program from beginning to end to help insure consistency through current and future employees.
- Researched and secured partnerships with new vendors that directly contributed to cutting operational costs and maintaining scheduling deadlines.
- Was one of a few designated quality control inspectors for all operations.
- Was in charge of final product review and shipping of all materials to the customers.
Paint Shop Supervisor
Van Horn Aviation
Tempe, AZ
08.2021 - 02.2024
- Supervised paint shop operations, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Implemented process improvements, enhancing workflow efficiency and reducing downtime.
- Trained and mentored staff on painting techniques, equipment usage, and safety protocols.
- Coordinated scheduling of painting tasks to meet production deadlines effectively.
- Managed inventory of paints and supplies, ensuring availability for uninterrupted operations.
MIL Spec Painter
CRC Surface Technologies
Phoenix, AZ
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Paints various aerospace parts to specific customer specifications.
- Familiar with a wide variety of paints and primers as well as DFL coatings.
- Strips parts as necessary by utilizing blasting cabinets as well as chemical means.
- Utilizes the computer programs in order to prioritize the workload and maintain customer schedules in a manufacturing environment.
Commercial Aircraft Decorative Painter
Boeing
Everett, WA
11.2007 - 01.2021
- Volunteered extra hours when needed to minimize time restraints.
- Displayed a high level of motivation resulting in numerous service and recognition awards.
- Always showed up to work early and never misses any appointments displaying a high level of reliability.
- Self-starter needing no supervision with an attention to detail that produces a quality product with no rework needed.
- Improved work relations with co-workers by maintaining a high level of professionalism which leads to a better work environment.
- Spent time as both a team lead and a manager showing my ability reach goals through proper training, delegation and teamwork.
Shipyard Painter
Fairhaven Shipyards
Bellingham, WA
10.2007 - 11.2007
- Worked overtime as needed in order to stay on schedule.
- Always stayed busy even when the workload was slow.
- Prepared surfaces by sanding, cleaning, and priming for effective adhesion of paint.
- Applied various paint types and coatings to ensure optimal protection of surfaces.
Painter
San Jaun Yachts
Anacortes, WA
09.2007 - 10.2007
- Came up with a game plan everyday by gathering all the required materials to do the job before the work was started to maximize productivity.
- Coordinated surface preparation and painting processes for various yacht models.
- Applied high-quality finishes using advanced spraying techniques and tools.
- Always used a "clean as you go" attitude resulting in a better work environment.
Aeronautical Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy
Oak Harbor, WA
09.2002 - 09.2007
- Analyzed work processes and reduced hazmat by eliminating unnecessary steps.
- Distributed workload to maintainers maximizing product turnaround time by over 30%.
- Trained over 50 new personnel to safely perform maintenance on aircraft parts.
- Coordinated work schedules and shifts creating a more efficient work environment.
- Investigated and repaired equipment leading to a savings of over $378,000 in 5 years.
- Administered training to co-workers which lead to the improvement of the quality of work.
- Presented and got approved a new product that when implemented will reduce hazmat waste by over 50% and reduce turnaround time by over 80%.
- Helped review programs while making repairs where needed resulting in zero discrepancies during quarterly quality assurance audits.
- Maintained a good attitude and a mature lifestyle that reflected positively on the Navy and its values.
- Fabricated and assembled structural components for aircraft, ensuring adherence to stringent military specifications.
Education
Aviation Structural Mechanic - Business Management
Unversity of Phoenix
Online2012
High School - undefined
Orofino High School
01-1999
No Degree - Business Management
Unversity of Phoenix
Online2012
Skills
- Quality control
- Continuous improvement
- Production management
- Training and mentoring
- Production targets
- Staff management
- Process improvement
- Equipment monitoring
- Materials handling
- Waste reduction
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 30 staff members.
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Was on an elite team at Boeing that was responsible for stripping and repainting Airforce One.
- Achieved cutting operational costs by researching and creating relationships with new vendors.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Production Supervisor
Van Horn Aviation
02.2024 - Current
Paint Shop Supervisor
Van Horn Aviation
08.2021 - 02.2024
MIL Spec Painter
CRC Surface Technologies
01.2021 - 08.2021
Commercial Aircraft Decorative Painter
Boeing
11.2007 - 01.2021
Shipyard Painter
Fairhaven Shipyards
10.2007 - 11.2007
Painter
San Jaun Yachts
09.2007 - 10.2007
Aeronautical Structural Mechanic
U.S. Navy
09.2002 - 09.2007
High School - undefined
Orofino High School
Aviation Structural Mechanic - Business Management
Unversity of Phoenix
No Degree - Business Management
Unversity of Phoenix