Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline

Brian Braun

Iron Ridge,WI

Summary

In the last twenty three years I have worked in several aspects of the manufacturing industry including floor and management positions. I've worked on programs pertaining to safety and manufacturing to help streamline production and exceed customer expectations. The positions I have enjoyed the most include supervisory roles and working in all areas of safety. I bring high-performing professionalism with substantial experience developing and implementing safety and health programs. I enjoy creating safety protocols, conducts hazard assessments and provide safety education. I have a strong knowledge of OSHA regulations and am committed to promoting industrial hygiene and environmental health.

Work History

Senior Safety Coordinator

Metalcraft of Mayville
Mayville, WI
04.2021 - Current
  • Led safety initiatives to enhance compliance with industry regulations and standards.
  • Developed and implemented training programs to improve employee awareness of safety protocols.
  • Conducted thorough safety audits, identifying hazards and recommending corrective actions.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate safety practices into operational workflows.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and industry-specific health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure proper emergency response planning and preparedness training

Safety Coordinator

Krier Foods
Random Lake, WI
10.2020 - 04.2021
  • Developed and implemented safety training programs to enhance employee awareness and compliance.
  • Conducted regular safety audits to identify hazards and ensure regulatory compliance across operations.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to design and enforce safety protocols, improving workplace conditions.
  • Analyzed incident reports to identify trends and recommend preventive measures for improved safety performance.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and industry-specific health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Ensure proper emergency response planning and preparedness training.

Gleason Reel

Safety Coordinator
Mayville, WI
06.2012 - 06.2020
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Developed Standard Operating Procedures for safe manufacturing processes.
  • Ensure compliance with federal, state, local, and industry-specific health, safety, and environmental regulations.
  • Investigate workplace incidents, injuries, near misses, and environmental events to determine root causes and implement corrective actions.
  • Ensure proper emergency response planning and preparedness training

Assembly Lead Person/ Manufacturing Engineer

Gleason Reel
Mayville, WI
04.2005 - 06.2012
  • Led assembly team to ensure timely completion of production schedules.
  • Trained and mentored new team members on assembly processes and safety protocols.
  • Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and reduce downtime.
  • Coordinated daily operations, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
  • Programmed the lasers, developed and maintained bill of materials and created production orders.
  • Helped improve the manufacturing process of parts through the manufacturing floor.
  • Worked on Lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Worked on the development and promotion of different wellness programs.

Construction Worker

Superior Builders Inc.
Campbellsport, Wisconsin
06.2004 - 04.2005
  • Completed tear-down of existing structures and prepared for new construction.
  • Prepared and cleaned construction sites by removing debris.
  • Loaded and unloaded building materials used for construction.
  • Requisitioned new supplies and equipment.
  • Consistently assumed additional responsibilities and worked extended hours to meet project deadlines.
  • Operated equipment such as skid loaders and sky lifts.
  • Worked with customers to schedule construction and payments.
  • Worked on timelines for construction projects so materials would be delivered on time.
  • Streamlined the material ordering and delivery process.

Floor Supervisor/Lab Techinician

Powder Plus Industries
Hartford, Wisconsin
06.2003 - 06.2004

  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet aggressive production schedules.
  • Managed and maintained paint and washer equipment.
  • Managed the chemicals concentrations in the wash system.
  • Planned and maintained paint and paint usage.
  • Worked closely with chemical technicians from PPG.
  • Became a certified PPG lab technician.
  • Addressed all personnel issues promptly and professionally.

Second Shift Paint Line Supervisor

Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.
Mayville, WI
06.1994 - 06.2003
  • Before I became the Second Shift Supervisor, I was an industrial painter, backup lab technician and I trained workers on different areas of the paint shop
  • Worked as the 2nd shift lab technician taking care of a 16 stage wash and e-coat system.
  • Managed and mixed the paint for the 2nd shift painters
  • Served and helped run the safety team and the second shift emergency response team.
  • Managed documentation and training on production procedures and work instructions.
  • Planned, directed, coordinated and assigned manpower to meet production schedules.
  • Created and updated department work instructions and reports on a regular basis in regards to ISO standards.

Education

High School Diploma - undefined

Mayville, Mayville, WI
1994

Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Process Engineering

Moraine Park Technical College, West Bend, WI
In Process
  • This degree is an all encompassing degree in manufacturing including manufacturing processes, quality and AutoCAD.
  • Continuing coursework in Supervision.
  • Coursework also includes: Speech and Communication, Sociology and Psychology

Associate of Applied Science - Environmental Health and Safety

Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton, WI
  • Study of local and national safety regulations and the inspection process.
  • Reporting of environmental usages in the Gleason Reel facility such as Tier II and Form R  reports.
  • Study the prevention of risk factors in the workplace. The study includes both shop and office environments as well as accident investigation and prevention.

Skills

  • Manufacturing process controls
  • SAP
  • OSHA Regulations
  • Communication
  • Ergonomics
  • Training
  • Safety Presentations
  • Paint line operations
  • Microsoft Office

Certification

  • Certified OSHA trainer which gives me the ability to give employees OSHA 10 and 30 training.
  • Certified in forklift safety training.
  • Certified in laser safety.
  • Attended training for electrical safety.
  • Attended supervisory courses at Management Resource and Associates.

Timeline

Senior Safety Coordinator - Metalcraft of Mayville
04.2021 - Current
Safety Coordinator - Krier Foods
10.2020 - 04.2021
Gleason Reel - Safety Coordinator
06.2012 - 06.2020
Assembly Lead Person/ Manufacturing Engineer - Gleason Reel
04.2005 - 06.2012
Construction Worker - Superior Builders Inc.
06.2004 - 04.2005
Floor Supervisor/Lab Techinician - Powder Plus Industries
06.2003 - 06.2004
Second Shift Paint Line Supervisor - Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.
06.1994 - 06.2003
Fox Valley Technical College - Associate of Applied Science, Environmental Health and Safety
Moraine Park Technical College - Associate of Applied Science, Manufacturing Process Engineering
Mayville - High School Diploma,
Brian Braun