Brayden Blanco
York,PA
Summary
Dedicated leader with expertise in coaching and mentoring teams. Proven ability to analyze metrics, implement effective countermeasures, and drive company standards.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations
York, PA
01.2026 - Current
- Used DCA to add countermeasures for issues against standards
- Assisted with the completion of work station audits, safety observation tours, plant staff audits, and 5s audits
- Coached team leaders
- Audited the audits completed by team leaders, supervisors, and managers
- Supported numerous projects at the needs of the company
- Collaborated with other non-trads to teach subject matter expert classes
- Analyzed area, department, and plant metric boards to make sure they align with company standards as well as each other
Team Leader
Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations
York, PA
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Developed standard work for rotation group
- Performed layered process audits
- Managed needs of operators
- Repaired defects and escalated using the help chain
- Used continuous improvement tools including process problem solving sheets, waste walks, yamazumis, and Kaizen events
- Coached fellow Team Leaders on company principles and lean manufacturing
- Practiced 5s in station to retain cleanliness, organization, and standardization
- Oversaw the training of new operators within rotation group
- Spoke in meetings with management on issues happening in rotation group, and provided solutions to said issues
Production Technician 1
Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations
York, PA
05.2021 - 06.2023
- Followed and completed standard work within Takt Time
- Assisted fellow operators and Team Leader with defects and repairs
- Built quality in station
- Utilized the help chain to escalate defects and other issues
- Trained new operators in rotation group using standard work and teach forward teach back method
Education
High School Diploma -
Dover Area High School
Dover, PA06-2019
Skills
- Coaching and mentoring
- Standard work
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Organizational skills
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Leadership development
- Conflict resolution
- Continuous improvement
Certification
- Harley-Davidson Team Leader certified
- In development of multiple subject matter expert principles
- Advancement of knowledge in lean manufacturing and six sigma
Timeline
Continuous Improvement Specialist
Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations
01.2026 - Current
Team Leader
Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations
06.2023 - 12.2025
Production Technician 1
Harley-Davidson York Vehicle Operations
05.2021 - 06.2023
High School Diploma -
Dover Area High School