Brenden Volk
Cedar Lake ,IN
Summary
Achieved consistent production targets and quality standards at ACS Technical Products, enhancing customer satisfaction through effective production management and continuous improvement. Excelled in training and mentoring, fostering a collaborative environment. Demonstrated expertise in quality control and production workflow optimization, with a proven track record of streamlining operations and exceeding goals. Versatile Production Supervisor knowledgeable about equipment operation, quality standards and safety hazards. Versed in documentation, compliance and scheduling. Streamlines workflow to maintain productivity and proactively addresses challenges to minimize downtime.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Production Supervisor
ACS Technical Products
Griffith, IN
05.2021 - Current
- Consistently met or exceeded production targets while maintaining strict quality standards, resulting in increased customer satisfaction.
- Optimized workflow through effective resource allocation and scheduling adjustments.
- Coordinated with other departments to maintain smooth and efficient product flow.
- Streamlined communication between departments, fostering a collaborative work environment for efficient problemsolving.
- Managed inventory levels effectively to ensure availability of raw materials and minimize stock discrepancies.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Chemical Operator
ACS Technical Products
Griffith, IN
04.2017 - 05.2021
- Operated chemical processing equipment successfully while adhering to company standards.
- Followed safety processes and protocols while moving hazardous chemicals and operating heavy machinery to avoid and accidents.
- Stored, retrieved, mixed, and monitored chemicals used in production process.
- Trained new employees on standard operating procedures, contributing to a well-prepared workforce.
- Documented all work activities accurately, providing valuable data for future reference and analysis purposes.
- Operated chemical processing equipment, including centrifuges, evaporators and reactors.
Machinist
Jernberg Industries
Chicago, IL
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Read and interpreted blueprints, technical drawings and schematics to determine parts dimensions.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
- Adjusted machines to increase productivity for runs.
- Achieved tight tolerances by carefully calibrating machines before beginning each job.
- Measured, examined or tested completed units to check for defects and verify conformance to specifications using precision instruments such as micrometers.
Education
Lake Central
Saint John, IN06.2013
Skills
Quality Control
Continuous Improvement
Production Management
Training and mentoring
Timeline
Production Supervisor
ACS Technical Products
05.2021 - Current
Chemical Operator
ACS Technical Products
04.2017 - 05.2021
Machinist
Jernberg Industries
02.2014 - 03.2017
Lake Central