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Brian Buchanan

La Porte,IN

Summary

Proven leader and skilled maintenance expert, adept in streamlining operations and enhancing productivity by over 30% at Prairie Packaging. Excelled in team collaboration and forklift operation, significantly reducing downtime and maintenance costs. Mastered equipment repair, fostering a compliant and efficient work environment at McDonald's. Renowned for exceptional problem-solving and team-building abilities, ensuring high-quality output and customer satisfaction.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Primary Maintenance

McDonald's
01.2021 - Current
  • Created and maintained compliant work environment.
  • Maintained composure in stressful situations, confrontations, interviews and records searches.
  • Scheduled preventive maintenance for book block equipment.
  • Tested systems, noting issues and completing preventive maintenance.
  • Applied mechanical skills to perform maintenance on equipment.
  • Reduced machine downtime for maintenance through the implementation of a proactive preventive maintenance schedule.
  • Reduced maintenance costs by establishing preventative maintenance routines and quickly addressing repair needs.
  • Improved equipment functionality by performing regular maintenance and repairs.
  • Performed routine maintenance and calibration on testing equipment.
  • Communicated repair needs to maintenance staff.
  • Count in and Put away truck inventories

Supervisor

Value City Funiture
08.2018 - 11.2021
  • Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring smooth workflow and timely completion of tasks.
  • Handled customer complaints, resolved issues, and adjusted policies to meet changing needs.
  • Maintained compliance with company policies, objectives, and communication goals.
  • Mentored newly hired employees on operating equipment and safety and developed training manual to use for reference.
  • Achieved rapid assembly times by mastering the use of power tools, manual tools, and other assembly equipment.
  • Adapted quickly to changing production schedules, ensuring timely completion of all assigned tasks.
  • Fastened parts together with bolts, screws, speed clips, rivets, glue or other fasteners according to blueprints and customer specifications.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace, promoting an efficient environment conducive to productivity.
  • Contributed to team success with consistent high-quality workmanship in assembling various types of furniture.
  • Enhanced furniture assembly efficiency by streamlining processes and improving workflow.
  • Increased customer satisfaction by ensuring proper alignment and fit during the assembly process.

Line Leader

Prairie Packaging
06.2017 - 08.2018
  • Assisted in training new employees and implementing procedural changes.
  • Trained new hires on company policies, safety procedures, equipment operation, and other essential tasks required for their role as Line Leader.
  • Reduced downtime through proactive equipment maintenance and timely troubleshooting of issues.
  • Monitored product quality to achieve superior quality reputation.
  • Boosted employee morale, recognizing individual achievements and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Followed instructions to make products in line with customer specifications.
  • Followed safety protocols to prevent accidents and injuries to self and colleagues.
  • Boxed, labeled, and transported items to support assembly operations.
  • Used established assembly instructions to complete jobs quickly, accurately, and with zero errors.
  • Inspected extruded product for appearance and size defects according to specifications.
  • Utilized strong problem-solving abilities to troubleshoot equipment issues quickly, minimizing disruptions to the production line while maintaining safety standards at all times.
  • Prioritized tasks to meet personal and team production targets.

Education

High School Diploma -

Laporte High School
La Porte, IN

Skills

  • Forklift Operation
  • Forklift Operator Certification
  • Shipping and receiving
  • Team Player
  • Loading and unloading
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • General laborer
  • Order Picking
  • Order picking and processing
  • Maintenance
  • Maintenance knowledge
  • Maintenance checks
  • Machine repair and maintenance
  • Building Maintenance
  • Equipment Repair and Maintenance
  • Maintenance and Light Repair

Timeline

Primary Maintenance

McDonald's
01.2021 - Current

Supervisor

Value City Funiture
08.2018 - 11.2021

Line Leader

Prairie Packaging
06.2017 - 08.2018

High School Diploma -

Laporte High School

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