Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Brandon Howard

Portland,OR

Summary

Dynamic Production Lead with a proven track record of excelling in quality control and team coordination. Enhanced production efficiency through streamlined processes and effective scheduling. Adept at troubleshooting and implementing corrective actions, ensuring consistent performance and safety across operations. Committed to delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments.

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Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Production Lead

American Metal Products
05.2017 - 04.2025
  • Trained new hires on production procedures, ensuring a quick ramp-up time and consistent performance levels across the team.
  • Managed a team of production workers, ensuring timely completion of tasks and adherence to safety protocols.
  • Maintained safe work areas by keeping pathways and stations free of hazards and excess waste or materials.
  • Improved production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing effective scheduling techniques.
  • Communicated clear instructions for general operations and product-specific runs to prevent errors and rework.
  • Collaborated with Quality Control teams to address any issues identified during inspections, implementing corrective actions as necessary to prevent reoccurrence.

Installation and Maintenance Technician

Spas of Oregon
04.2011 - 01.2017

Delivery and set up of spas, hot tubs and saunas. Warehousing including but, not limited to unloading trucks and staging showroom using forklift and other material handling equipment. Diagnostics, routine maintenance and repair of equipment utilizing hand tools and electrical testing equipment. Sales and marketing.

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Target
02.2009 - 06.2011
  • Carried out building updates such as painting surfaces, replacing fixtures, and reorganizing rooms.
  • Adapted quickly to changing priorities and workloads, effectively managing time and resources to complete tasks on schedule.
  • Enhanced facility appearance with thorough cleaning and maintenance of both interior and exterior spaces.
  • Inspected buildings, grounds, and equipment for unsafe or malfunctioning conditions.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while responding to work orders, resolving issues in a timely manner.
  • Performed scheduled maintenance on electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems.
  • Worked quickly on emergency requests in order to minimize disruptions to operations.

Education

GED -

Reynolds High School
Troutdale, OR
06-1996

Skills

  • Quality control
  • Troubleshooting
  • Team coordination
  • Quality assurance

Accomplishments

  • Documented and resolved productivity and quality issues which led to better employee efficieny and less rework.
  • Achieved customer retention by completing all jobs with accuracy and efficiency.
  • Supervised team of up to 15 staff members.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

I enjoy working on vehicles and landscaping

Timeline

Production Lead

American Metal Products
05.2017 - 04.2025

Installation and Maintenance Technician

Spas of Oregon
04.2011 - 01.2017

Facilities Maintenance Technician

Target
02.2009 - 06.2011

GED -

Reynolds High School
Brandon Howard