Brandon Graham
Rives Junction,MI
Summary
Skilled Tooling Manager with strong background in overseeing and coordinating tooling projects. Possess comprehensive knowledge of tool design, fabrication, and management along with the ability to streamline processes for efficiency. Strengths include problem-solving skills, leadership capacity, and technical expertise in the realm of tooling systems. Demonstrated history of enhancing operational effectiveness through strategic planning and team collaboration.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Tooling Manager
LOC Performance Products INC.
Lansing, MI
09.2018 - Current
- Coordinated with vendors to procure the necessary tooling and equipment for production operations.
- Monitored tooling performance, identified areas of improvement, and implemented corrective actions.
- Provided technical assistance in troubleshooting tooling issues on the shop floor.
- Trained personnel on safe operation of various pieces of machinery as well as proper handling techniques when using specific types of tools.
- Identified opportunities for cost savings through improved utilization of available resources such as labor force, materials, supplies., related to the use of tools.
- Developed and administered budgets for inventory and overhead expenses.
Tool Crib Manager
K&A Machine & Tool
Jackson, MI
06.2013 - 09.2018
- Managed inventory of tools, equipment and supplies to ensure accurate records and availability.
- Monitored tool usage and tracked orders for replenishment.
- Ordered new tools, equipment and supplies as needed.
- Maintained an organized system for tracking tool crib items.
- Coordinated with vendors regarding delivery schedules, pricing agreements and product specifications.
- Repair broken tooling and create radius on tools when needed.
- Consistently met company and department objectives within budget and time constraints.
Machine Operator
AGC Precision Products
Jackson, MI
05.2009 - 06.2013
- Set up and operate machines
- Check products for accuracy using measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, gauges.
- Adjust machine settings to complete tasks accurately.
- Read blueprints and job orders to determine product specifications and tooling instructions.
- Also ran shipping and receiving
Customer Service Manager
Schwan's Home Service
Jackson, MI
03.2006 - 05.2009
- Provided exceptional customer service to ensure customer satisfaction.
- Established relationships with key suppliers and vendors in order to secure competitive pricing.
- Managed and resolved customer complaints to support positive service experience resulting in business loyalty.
- Coached, developed and motivated team to achieve revenue goals.
- Enhanced sales volume through skilled support to both new and inactive customers.
- Established ambitious goals for myself to promote achievements, surpassing personal goals.
Education
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
Jackson, MI05-2000
Skills
- Machine Operation
- CAD proficiency
- Material Selection
- Tooling design
- ISO Standards
- Production Scheduling
- Training
- Production control and supervising
- Vendor Relations
- Product Management
Timeline
Tooling Manager
LOC Performance Products INC.
09.2018 - Current
Tool Crib Manager
K&A Machine & Tool
06.2013 - 09.2018
Machine Operator
AGC Precision Products
05.2009 - 06.2013
Customer Service Manager
Schwan's Home Service
03.2006 - 05.2009
High School Diploma -
Northwest High School
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