Brandon Corliss
Dover,NH
Summary
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Manufacturing Team Lead with proven expertise in composite materials and injection molding processes. Currently pursuing a business management degree to complement extensive manufacturing leadership experience. Demonstrated success in team leadership, process training, and quality control. Strong track record of implementing operational improvements while maintaining safety standards, and production targets.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Team Lead & Trainer
Albany Engineered Composites
Rochester, NH
07.2024 - Current
- Lead and manage an 8-person team responsible for fan blade mold injection processes.
- Monitored team progress and enforced deadlines.
- Provide hands-on process training to team members in composite manufacturing procedures.
- Direct daily production operations while maintaining quality standards and safety protocols.
- Oversee process documentation and training compliance.
- Assisted the manager in setting achievable goals for the team while monitoring progress towards them.
- Delegated tasks appropriately according to individual skill sets.
- Supported the manager in developing plans for future projects, initiatives and objectives.
- Held regular one-on-one coaching sessions with staff members to encourage personal development.
Injection Molding Machine Operator
Albany Engineered Composites
Rochester, NH
02.2022 - 07.2024
- Operated precision injection molding equipment for carbon fiber fan blade production.
- Maintained exceptional quality standards through detailed process monitoring and optimization.
- Safely handled various chemicals, including acetone and resins, using proper PPE protocols.
- Performed technical operations, including mold clamping, resin injection, and finish grinding.
- Suggest improvements to existing processes in order to increase productivity or reduce costs.
- Communicate effectively with other departments regarding scheduling changes or material shortages.
- Perform preventative maintenance on injection molding equipment.
Manager
Dunkin' Donuts
Rochester, NH
10.2020 - 02.2022
- Reviewed sales reports to enhance sales performance and improve inventory management accuracy.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
- Collaborated with store manager to develop strategies for achieving sales and profit goals.
- Enforced company policies and procedures to strengthen operational standards across departments.
- Trained team of 12 to deliver outstanding customer service, boosting customer satisfaction ratings 50%.
- Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality personnel.
- Secured revenue, accurately monitoring transactions and deposits to eliminate discrepancies.
Machinist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
Portsmouth, NH
07.2016 - 07.2019
- Calibrated machinery to optimize performance according to prescribed standards and specific project needs.
- Supported inventory longevity by building and maintaining equipment to promote effective mechanical and safety usage.
- Gauged and maintained tolerances on grinding diameters, depths, squareness and parallelism.
- Dismantled and inspected components to complete necessary adjustments and repairs.
- Increased equipment lifespans by incorporating thorough preventive and corrective maintenance processes.
- Measured, marked and indicated dimensions and reference points on materials.
- Measured instruments to verify compliance with precise specifications.
- Maintained logs, lists and files and promptly completed all necessary paperwork.
- Removed, cleaned and replaced system parts.
- Sharpened, replaced and tracked cutting tools to adhere to strict quality control and usage schedules.
- Trained, directed and instructed apprentices and helpers to increase production levels and meet established goals.
- Sustained safety protocol, including lock out and tag out, by properly and cost-effectively using equipment and materials.
- Completed minor machine maintenance, including oiling parts and cleaning components.
Receiver
ContiTech Thermopol
Rochester, NH
08.2015 - 08.2016
- Promoted inventory accuracy and proper records management by comparing shipment contents with paperwork.
- Rectified problems such as damages and shortages by collaborating directly with vendor representatives.
- Directed materials routing by preparing accurate shipping orders and bills of lading.
- Organized storage areas to maximize efficiency of materials movements and minimize labor required.
- Put merchandise in assigned area, added tags and secured larger pieces as required.
- Utilized correct and safe operating procedures when using equipment such as forklifts and pallet jacks to load, unload and move materials.
- Performed inspections of shipment contents, verifying accuracy against invoices and manifests.
- Operated lift and hand trucks to transfer materials to and from target areas.
Customer Service Cashier
Staples
Conway , NH
07.2012 - 07.2014
- Handled Customer complaints and concerns promptly, escalating complex issues to direct supervisor for quick resolution.
- Operated cash register by swiping barcoded items across electronic scanner to record price and collect payment.
- Kept check-out areas clean, organized, and well-stocked to maintain attractive store.
- Restocked shelves
- Learned roles of other departments such as copy and print and the tech to provide coverage and keep store operational.
- Counted tills at beginning of shift with start money and balanced and reconciled register, reflecting financial discrepancies, refunds and account deferrals.
- Helped customer locate and select appropriate merchandise throughout store.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer service.
- Increased sales by suggesting specific purchases to customers or assisting them with online purchase's if an item is not available in store
- Unboxed new merchandise and added to shelves in accordance with planograms and stock rotation policies.
- Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
- Counted product stock to maintain inventory records.
Education
Associate of Science - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
Hooksett, NH04-2026
High School Diploma -
Kingswood Regional High School
Wolfeboro, NH05.2011
Skills
SKILLS
Technical:
- Injection molding processes
- Composite materials
- Quality control systems
- Equipment maintenance
- Safety protocol implementation
- Material handling
- Technical documentation
Leadership
- Team management
- Process Training
- Performance monitoring
- Staff development
- Problem resolution
- Communication
- Safety compliance
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Team Lead & Trainer
Albany Engineered Composites
07.2024 - Current
Injection Molding Machine Operator
Albany Engineered Composites
02.2022 - 07.2024
Manager
Dunkin' Donuts
10.2020 - 02.2022
Machinist
Thermo Fisher Scientific
07.2016 - 07.2019
Receiver
ContiTech Thermopol
08.2015 - 08.2016
Customer Service Cashier
Staples
07.2012 - 07.2014
High School Diploma -
Kingswood Regional High School
Associate of Science - Business Management
Southern New Hampshire University
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