Brandon Suzumu
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Organized and motivated employee eager to apply time management and organizational skills in various environments. Seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth.
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Dependable shift lead proficient in using industrial control systems and various software programs to coordinate and monitor operations. Familiar with range of hand tools, equipment and instrumentation used in related positions. Offering more than 3 years of experience and looking for new role with room for advancement.
Driven to keep production operations efficient and smooth by monitoring materials, furnace operation and product output. Knowledgeable about reading and interpreting gauges, documenting data and submitting daily reports. Safety-driven and dedicated to team and business success.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Melter
Kobe Aluminium
, KY
10.2021 - 01.2024
- Followed production specifications to turn different metals into more than 5 different alloys.
- Adjusted mold temperatures to produce desired casting results.
- Repaired damaged molds using welding torches, grinders, and other tools.
- Used bobcats, lift trucks and front-end loaders to move heavy items.
- Troubleshot problems with furnaces, including refractory repairs and burner adjustments.
- Calibrated thermocouples on furnaces to maintain accuracy of temperature readings.
- Collected metal samples from furnaces and kettles for analysis, calculating type and amount of materials needed to meet specifications.
- Trained new hires on proper operation of equipment such as furnaces and cranes.
- Cleaned molds between pours with wire brushes and sandblasters.
- Monitored furnace temperatures to ensure proper melting temperatures were achieved.
Shift Leader
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
Bowling Green, KY
01.2018 - 09.2018
- Mentored and coached staff by giving employees suggestions and feedback to improve job performance.
- Tracked project schedules and encouraged teams to complete tasks on time while staying on budget.
- Assisted in training new employees on shift operations.
- Implemented strategies to take advantage of new opportunities.
- Monitored employee performance to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Communicated effectively with other departments within the organization regarding staffing needs or operational issues.
- Utilized document management system to organize company files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.
- Delegated tasks to employees and monitored activities and task completion.
- Planned and managed resources to consistently meet production, quality and cost goals.
- Coached team members to increase productivity and reduce workplace accidents.
- Handled escalated customer concerns and emergencies in absence of manager or supervisor.
- Coordinated shift workers for inventory receiving, auditing and restocking.
- Ensured staff was properly trained on all aspects of their job duties, including safety protocols.
- Conducted regular meetings with team members to discuss upcoming events or changes in policy and procedures.
- Supervised and led employees to maintain productivity and customer service levels.
- Upheld company standards and compliance requirements for operations.
Education
High School Diploma -
NMHS
FSM06-2012
Skills
- First Aid Training
- Strong Attention to Detail
- Effective Communication Abilities
- Lean Manufacturing Principles
- Equipment Inspection
- Crane Operation
- Equipment Operation
- Forklift Trained
- Hazardous Chemical Handling
- Documentation Skills
- Production Monitoring
- Safety Management
- Production Logging
- Specifications Understanding
- Temperature Monitoring
- Ladle Transportation
- Equipment Monitoring
Load offload
Line worker
Machine operation
Production skills
Timeline
Melter
Kobe Aluminium
10.2021 - 01.2024
Shift Leader
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems
01.2018 - 09.2018
High School Diploma -
NMHS