Brandon S. Gring
Reading,Pa
Summary
Results-driven Production Manager experienced in leading technical operations and implementing LEAN practices to enhance productivity. Demonstrated success in driving zero-accident initiatives and developing team capabilities aligned with organizational goals. Adept at managing resources effectively to optimize production efficiency and ensure compliance with safety standards.
Overview
1
1
Certification
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Resource
Primo Brands
Allentown, Pa
03.2025 - Current
- Led plant technical operations, focusing on production line maintenance, processing equipment maintenance, and utility equipment maintenance.
- Led preventative maintenance process, defining processes and driving improvements to achieve KPI targets
- Lead change initiatives and continuous improvement efforts, including the implementation of a LEAN manufacturing environment
- Developed and implemented action plans to address root causes of failures.
- Communicated safety, quality, technical and training issues to the team; reviewed daily maintenance effectiveness to identify improvement opportunities and collaborated with the Operations team for resolution
- Developed employee capabilities to ensure alignment with current and future organizational goals. front line employees to meet current and future business requirements
- Partner with internal customers and suppliers, colleagues and support services to ensure achievement of targets
- Managed factory budget, executing planned work within the PM window to minimize downtime
- Effectively execute the 10Ps Vision while achieving line AI targets
Production Manager
Nestle Purina Pet Care
Allentown, PA
08.2016 - 02.2025
- Maximize production capacity, manpower and equipment through production planning to optimize company profitability and attainment
- Manage a production team consisting of 5 Supervisors / 5 Line Leads / 1 Manager Trainee, 80 production operators and maintenance technicians
- Managed annual factory operating budget of $8.5m, aligning labor and material costs to achieve 97% accuracy
- Oversaw capital expenditure projects to ensure timely and efficient completion. delivering on time on target
- Deliver high levels of Asset Intensity reducing unplanned stops, speed loss, waste generation and optimizing planned downtime performance
- Lead TPM and Continuous Improvement metrics assigned to the department
- Drove a zero-accident culture by investigating all safety incidents and collaborating with cross-functional teams to eliminate unsafe working conditions
- Ensure development of staff through performance management, career development, PDP expectations, succession planning and coaching
- Developed IWG competence through targeted training and skill enhancement initiatives
Reliability/TPM Lead
Boston Beer Company
Breinigsville, PA
03.2015 - 08.2016
- Oversaw implementation of TPM strategies, designing and establishing new TPM/CIL standards across equipment centers and conducting individual audit inspections to ensure compliance.
- Utilized TPM methodology to drive continuous improvement initiatives among packaging personnel
- Lead production team of twenty operators
- Investigate equipment breakdowns and execute BDA to drive equipment and process improvements
- Facilitated work order management with Maintenance Supervisors to improve equipment performance.
- Perform Quality checks using hydrometer to identify Specific Gravity, Dissolved Oxygen readings to calculate Total Package Oxygen, Sensory tasting before and after packaging (Standard Reference Method)
- Perform periodic packaging line checks and audits to ensure proper compliance of materials and finished goods
- Document and report all Quality infractions to QA techs and VNBs to seek credit from the vendor for out of spec materials
- Perform Critical Control Point checks to ensure safety of the consumer
- Generate weekly reports on Quality results and infractions (Food Safety) and create/update action logs
- Create and update Quality Assurance Sheets around critical control points and monthly TPM results
- Generated and updated SOP/OPL training materials reflecting quality infractions and TPM assessments
- Implement Autonomous Operator training and development
- Acknowledged for proactive identification of safety hazards and effective follow-through on multiple accounts for notable safety finds and follow through
Outside Sales Representative
Russell Stover Candies
Kansas City, MI
03.2013 - 03.2015
- Managed geographical territory by presenting new product launches, researching market trends, and negotiating monthly contracts to drive sales.
- Executed quality inspections in the field to ensure representation of only top-quality products, enhancing customer satisfaction.
- Tracked and controlled monthly expenses and inventory to ensure budget compliance and optimize resource allocation.
Sales Consultant
AT&T Mobility
Reading, PA
03.2012 - 03.2013
- Exceed aggressive sales quotes by increasing new/renewal contracts
- Increased weekly revenue goals through proactive prospecting of new and existing clients
- Identify customer needs and inform them of suitable wireless products and services
- Sell the AT&T array of products and services to customers through a defined sales process
- Generated sales opportunities beyond store limits by organizing activities and events
- Handled all administrative aspects of the sale including paperwork and payments
- Utilized diverse sales strategies with visual aids and internet layouts to present tailored solutions for customer business needs
Account Manager
Coca Cola Refreshments
Reading, PA
03.2009 - 03.2012
- Execute Looks of Success in all outlets; sell and implement campaigns, and sell promotional programming
- Promoted and sold new products and promotional programs, enhancing customer offerings and satisfaction
- Develop customer relationships through value prop standards
- Reviewed business results with customers, developing action plans that improved overall profit margins
- Managed all assigned customer support tickets to closure, ensuring high customer retention rates
- Facilitated contract renewal discussions to maintain ongoing business relationships.
- Conduct weekly budget meetings to meet customer needs and company financial goals
- Ensure accounts meet Company merchandising standards and pricing compliance
- Resolve customer inquiries, including researching, and closing Customer Service Tickets
- Supervise and train new merchandisers on job safety and look of success
- Generate Internal Rate of Return analysis
Education
University of Phoenix
04-2010
Reading Area Community College
12-2004
Reading Area Community College
05-2004
Kutztown University
12-2002
Skills
- TPM strategy deployment
- Lean production methods
- Process optimization
- Quality assurance
- Production planning
- Equipment maintenance
- Budget oversight
Certification
Licensed to sell Health and Life insurance, Licensed in Pennsylvania and New York
Experienced user of
Microsoft Office Suite, WonderWare, Concur Expense, WMS, SAP, Redzone, Power Bi
Timeline
Technical Resource
Primo Brands
03.2025 - Current
Production Manager
Nestle Purina Pet Care
08.2016 - 02.2025
Reliability/TPM Lead
Boston Beer Company
03.2015 - 08.2016
Outside Sales Representative
Russell Stover Candies
03.2013 - 03.2015
Sales Consultant
AT&T Mobility
03.2012 - 03.2013
Account Manager
Coca Cola Refreshments
03.2009 - 03.2012
University of Phoenix
Reading Area Community College
Reading Area Community College
Kutztown University