Summary
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Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Awards
Accomplishments
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BRENDAN LEE

Amarillo,TX

Summary

Dynamic Production Foreman with a proven track record at GRI Towers Texas, excelling in production planning and team leadership. Expert in quality control and process improvement, driving efficiency and maintaining safety compliance. Recognized for enhancing production flow and achieving targets while supervising diverse teams.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Foreman

GRI Towers Texas
Amarillo, TX
09.2016 - 05.2025
  • Promoted to Production Foreman in November 2018
  • Supervised 12-18 employees daily
  • Maintained 5S standards across work areas
  • Made key decisions to ensure production flow and to meet daily/weekly targets
  • Verified operators paperwork accuracy
  • Collaborated with other departments for seamless production
  • Started as Flange Fit Up Welder (9/1/16 - 11/14/18)
  • Fit flanges to cans for wind tower assembly

Carman/Welder II

Progress Rail Services
AMARILLO, TX
03.2016 - 07.2016
  • Removed and repaired rail cars using air arc gouging, welding, cutting torch, plasma cutter, hand tools, and grinder.

Claims Support/Auditor

IMS
AMARILLO, TX
06.2014 - 03.2016
  • Verify the accuracy of registered claims and ensure correct information entry.
  • Register claims into the system.
  • Handle appeals from providers seeking to overturn denials.
  • Review medical records to assess if denied claims should be paid.
  • Submit certain appeals to an external vendor for further review.

Claims Examiner

Blue Cross Blue Shield
WICHITA FALLS, TX
10.2013 - 06.2014
  • Examine and process medical claims
  • Ensure billing accuracy
  • Confirm appropriate application of benefits

Delivery Driver

Lone Star Overnight
WICHITA FALLS, TX
08.2013 - 10.2013
  • Collected and delivered packages.

Mechanical Assembler

Hiring Partners
PARIS, TX
07.2012 - 06.2013
  • Assembled missile access panels.

Education

Vocational School Certificate -

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Associate's Degree - General Studies

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Vocational School Certificate -

Amarillo College
Amarillo, TX

Skills

  • Production planning
  • Quality control
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Process improvement

Certification

  • 03/2025 NDT UT II, MT II, VT II Certificates
  • Atlas API Training

Awards

I have experience using the following equipment and programs: welders, cutting torches, plasma cutters, micrometers, hand tools, tape measure, forklifts, word, excel, powerpoint, SAP, MII, PayCom. I have also completed certification courses online for NDT in the following theories, UT Level II, MT Level II, VT Level II.

Accomplishments

  • Perfect Attendance Award for 2024

Affiliations

  • Attending and volunteering at Church
  • Spending time with family at BBQ's, camping, fishing and hunting

Ability Summary

Proven leadership in managing production teams, optimizing workflow, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Skilled in training personnel, implementing process improvements, and effectively communicating with diverse teams to achieve operational goals.

Additional Information

Proficient in team leadership, process optimization, and quality control. Strong communication skills and a focus on safety and efficiency. Proven track record in meeting production targets and enhancing team performance.

Timeline

Production Foreman

GRI Towers Texas
09.2016 - 05.2025

Carman/Welder II

Progress Rail Services
03.2016 - 07.2016

Claims Support/Auditor

IMS
06.2014 - 03.2016

Claims Examiner

Blue Cross Blue Shield
10.2013 - 06.2014

Delivery Driver

Lone Star Overnight
08.2013 - 10.2013

Mechanical Assembler

Hiring Partners
07.2012 - 06.2013

Vocational School Certificate -

Amarillo College

Associate's Degree - General Studies

Amarillo College

Vocational School Certificate -

Amarillo College