Brandon Clariday
Liberty,MO
Summary
Productive Operations Supervisor practiced in business and employee management. Bringing many years of experience overseeing day-to-day activities and production of goods. Decisive leader and strategic problem solver with excellent communication and planning abilities.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Supervisor
Joseph T Ryerson
Kansas City, MO
08.2025 - Current
- As the operations supervisor, Oversaw daily operations of 10 union employees, ensuring smooth workflow. I work with the sales team to assure we meet delivery deadlines. I audit our team to verify accuracy of each order pulled. Inspected inbound deliveries to ensure compliance with material quality standards. Trained team members on forklift and overhead crane operation, enhancing safety and proficiency. I also serve as the Hazcom coordinator, monitoring all chemicals that we have inside the building.
- Supervised daily operations to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Coordinated workflow between departments to optimize resource allocation and efficiency.
- Trained new employees on operational procedures and safety protocols.
Assembly Lead Man
Custom Truck One Source
Independence, MO
07.2024 - 08.2025
- Led assembly team, utilizing previous knowledge of body building to enhance team effectiveness. I read and followed detailed prints to assemble multiple bodies from the fabrication shop. Collaborated with engineers, welders, and the quality team to assemble bodies efficiently and troubleshoot issues. Maintained detailed inventory of purchased and fabricated parts for each build, ensuring accuracy in hardware used for assembly. Conducted quality checks post-assembly to verify functionality of each body, ensuring compliance with design specifications.
- Supervised assembly team to ensure efficient workflow and quality standards.
- Coordinated daily schedules to optimize production timelines and resources.
- Trained new employees on assembly techniques and safety protocols.
Quality Control Inspector
Custom Truck One Source
Independence, MO
03.2024 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with fabrication department to establish quality department. Calibrated all tools within the department, checked weld quality, and performed inspections of parts and weldments throughout each process. Assessed paint quality, coverage, orange peel, mills specs, and identified defects.
- Inspected components for quality and compliance with industry standards.
- Conducted thorough tests on finished products to ensure reliability.
- Collaborated with production teams to address quality concerns promptly.
Purchasing Coordinator
Dakota Bodies LLC
Liberty, MO
04.2023 - 03.2024
- Managed inventory and purchased all materials for upcoming jobs. Maintained detailed spreadsheets to ensure accuracy of purchase orders against incoming orders. Negotiated with vendors to secure favorable pricing and discounts.
- Managed purchase orders for materials and supplies at Dakota Bodies LLC.
- Analyzed inventory levels to maintain optimal stock for production needs.
- Coordinated vendor communications to ensure timely deliveries and product availability.
Paint Department Supervisor
Dakota Bodies Inc
Liberty, MO
08.2019 - 04.2023
- Oversaw paint department operations, managing areas including paint prep, wash bay, caulking, powder coat, wet paint, undercoat/zolatone, final assembly, and touch up.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on project needs., update management on progression through line. inspect bodies prior and after each process to ensure quality.
- Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production efficiency.
- Trained new employees on proper paint application techniques and equipment usage.
- Assigned tasks to team members based on project needs., update management on progression through line, inspect bodies prior and after each process to ensure quality.
Body Shop Foreman
Masters Transportation
Belton, MO
07.2016 - 08.2019
- Restructured paint department as lead painter. Ensured quality control in painting processes while managing inventory and ordering of shop supplies for technicians. Performed bodywork and painting on the floor.
- Appointed Body Shop Foreman, attending meetings to detail workflow and collaborating with parts department to ensure timely parts ordering. Continued to work in the shop to maintain operational flow.
- Supervised daily shop operations and workflow for team of technicians, ensuring efficient task completion and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to ensure timely vehicle servicing and repairs.
- Trained new employees on shop safety protocols and equipment usage.
Assistant Lead (paint dept)
Holland 1916
Liberty, MO
06.2014 - 07.2016
- Prepared and painted substrates to ensure high-quality finishes. Promoted to lead painter within 5 months for demonstrated skill and reliability. Received training from lead painter to assume leadership responsibilities. Focused on precision in painting tasks.
- Coordinated daily operations for product inventory management and distribution.
- Supported team members in executing quality control processes and compliance checks.
- Assisted in developing training materials for new employees on company policies.
Sergeant of Patrol Division
Richmond Police Department
Richmond, MO
01.2004 - 02.2014
- Managed activities of Patrol Division
- Managed the Patrol Division. Responded to calls for service, enforced traffic laws, and conducted classes on various topics.
- Accomplishments
- Promoted to Corporal above three senior officers after just under 1.5 years, actively participated in various specialized training.
- Skills Used
- Managed diverse responsibilities as responding officer, including reporting, investigating, and arresting; demonstrated multitasking and effective communication skills while engaging with the public and delivering presentations.
Lead painter
Barnes Baker Motors
Chillicothe, MO
08.1999 - 06.2003
- I moved from shop helper to lead painter in less than a year. Trained new painters and contributed to special projects, enhancing team skills and service quality.
- Check the inventory and supplies. I block sanded repairs, washed, masked and painted customer vehicles. Collaborated with insurance companies to discuss repairs. I further delivered vehicles to customers and discussed their satisfaction of repairs.
- Check the inventory and supplies. I block sanded repairs, washed, masked and painted customer vehicles. I was often required to work hand and hand with insurance companies to discuss repairs. I further delivered vehicles to customers and discussed their satisfaction of repairs.
- Managed daily tasks related to inventory and supply checks.
- Emphasized attention to detail in all repair tasks.
- In this job, detail is key. I was required to be very detailed and thorough. I became very proficient at MIG welding making repairs inside the shop, assisting our Frame Tech and Body Men. I had to work well with others and maintain a professional demeanor as I worked around customers all the time.
Education
Law Enforcement (Post Certified) -
Missouri Western State College
Saint Joseph, MOAuto Body / Welding (Certified Completion) -
Grand River Technical School
Chillicothe, MOSkills
- Project coordination
- Budget management
- Process optimization
- Compliance management
- Quality assurance
- Troubleshooting
- Supervising experience
- Team leadership
- Management
- Security
- Communication skills
- Detailing
Timeline
Operations Supervisor
Joseph T Ryerson
08.2025 - Current
Assembly Lead Man
Custom Truck One Source
07.2024 - 08.2025
Quality Control Inspector
Custom Truck One Source
03.2024 - 07.2024
Purchasing Coordinator
Dakota Bodies LLC
04.2023 - 03.2024
Paint Department Supervisor
Dakota Bodies Inc
08.2019 - 04.2023
Body Shop Foreman
Masters Transportation
07.2016 - 08.2019
Assistant Lead (paint dept)
Holland 1916
06.2014 - 07.2016
Sergeant of Patrol Division
Richmond Police Department
01.2004 - 02.2014
Lead painter
Barnes Baker Motors
08.1999 - 06.2003
Law Enforcement (Post Certified) -
Missouri Western State College
Auto Body / Welding (Certified Completion) -
Grand River Technical School