Brian Crawford
BMW of North America
BALTIMORE,MD
Summary
Personable and professional Production Supervisor with many years of experience providing supervision and proven leadership in a highly demanding environment.
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Language
24
Years of experience
3
Compassion. Responsibility. Accountability.
Work History
Production Supervisor
5 Years- Supervise a diverse and motivated production team that consistently meets all daily targets and KPIs with high efficiency.
- Make a daily, rotating schedule for associates that ensures all production goals are met.
- Created daily rotating schedule for associates to consistently meet production goals.
- Train associates processes and expectations.
- Lead by example using the core values of RATTO as the foundation for leadership.
- Use of Lean Management principles that add value and reduce waste throughout the workplace.
- Provided training to associates to ensure understanding of processes and expectations.
- Enforce BMW policies and ensure that all processes are being followed.
- Coach associates and issue verbal and written warnings as necessary. Also, regularly praise positive performances to reinforce good behaviors.
- Evaluate, issue, and explain results of annual performance reviews to associates.
- Provided coaching to associates and issued warnings to address performance issues. Recognized positive performances to encourage good behaviors.
- Adjust time for carwash to ensure a steady, one-piece flow throughout the production process.
- Conduct CIP’s and 6S audits.
- Lead Continuous Improvement, Assets, and Environmental Committees.
- Conduct CIPs and 6S audits.
- Led Continuous Improvement, Assets, and Environmental Committees to enhance workplace efficiency.
- Strategize the placement of units throughout VDC yard while taking into consideration space limitations and upcoming vessels.
- Create and deliver Powerpoint presentations to team and to other VDC’s.
- Working with the Quality Manager to ensure quality standards are met and that production is up to date on upcoming audits.
- Organize BMW Food Drives for local charities.
Operations Supervisor
1 Year 5 Months- Provide direct, daily supervision to a diverse group of employees that spans all departments.
- Coached employees through meetings to discuss ideas and foster professional development.
- Enforce the company policy regarding code of conduct to ensure professionalism in the workplace.
- Ensure employee welfare and protection of product by enforcing safety protocols.
- Develop strategies to address safety needs, employee performance, and business objectives.
- Evaluate employee performance and meet individually with each employee to issue annual review.
- Meet with employees to listen, discuss ideas, and provide coaching for professional development.
- Investigate, document, and create reports on problem behavior, theft, and/or destruction of property.
- Participate in daily meetings with customers and upper management to discuss production and goals.
- Enforced safety protocols to ensure employee welfare and protect product integrity.
- Scheduled labor effectively to align workforce with customer demands.
- Implement quality control measures to ensure product consistency.
- SOP, TQM, Kaizen, 5S, 8P, and Visual Factory Management.
- BMW was the main customer.
Relief Captain/Dispatcher/Safety Officer
7 Years 1 Month- Relief Captain/Mate: Safely operate vessel. Supervise, train, and manage crew members. Make crew schedules and job assignments. Maintain pertinent documentation, including ship’s log, records of daily activities, personnel reports, ship positions, movements, weather and sea conditions, pollution control efforts, and daily status. Audit preparation. Performed maintenance tasks on vessels to uphold operational standards.. Performed data entry tasks to ensure up-to-date information management.. Problem solving in a highly demanding environment. Performed inspections on vessels each day to identify potential issues.. Check quality of work performed by crew.
- Dispatcher: Provided customer service. Organized and maintained documentation for upcoming vessels and scheduled work requirements. Scheduled and dispatched vessels and work crews to appropriate locations. Communicated with vessels, agents, pilots, and customers through various channels. Monitored and tracked incoming vessels.
- Safety Officer: Inspection of vessels and machinery for possible defects and safety violations. Research and apply knowledge of current safety policies and regulations. Create monthly newsletter and conduct presentations to supervisors and employees to disseminate safety-related information. Enforced safety requirements consistently. Conduct safety and emergency response drills. Take inventory; check quality that meets standards issued from USCG, replace and order necessary equipment. Annual respirator fit test.
Licensed Deckhand
4 Years 8 Months- Deck boss, supervisor on deck. Led team on vessel, ensuring completion of all duties and adherence to safety policies. Supported captain and engineer with daily tasks. Created and completed checklists for audits, engine room, and safety compliance. Use hand-held radio for communication purposes. Managed lines for safe vessel operation and stability. Maintain appropriate documentation. Weekly safety drills.
- Operated and maintained towing equipment, ensuring optimal performance during marine operations.
- Assisted with deck operations, including cargo handling and securing vessels for transit.
- Executed daily safety checks on equipment and gear to uphold maritime safety standards.
Behavior Data Specialist
5 Years 5 Months- Developed and implemented behavioral treatments for patients exhibiting severe aggression, disruption, and self-injurious behaviors, improving patient coping strategies and overall well-being.
- Analyzed complex datasets to support research initiatives and inform decision-making processes.
- Developed and maintained data management systems to ensure accuracy and accessibility of information.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to streamline data collection methods and enhance workflow efficiency.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Human Development and Family Sciences
Associate of Arts - Arts and Sciences
Skills
Production management
Quality control
Continuous improvement initiatives
Health and safety compliance
Safety management
Production targets
Staff management
Team development
Timeline
Oregon State University
Bachelor of Science from Human Development and Family Sciences
06.2023 - 06.2026
Production Supervisor
BMW of North America
08.2021 - Current
Operations Supervisor
Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics
03.2020 - 08.2021
Relief Captain/Dispatcher/Safety Officer
McAllister Marine Towing, Baltimore, MD
02.2013 - 03.2020
Licensed Deckhand
Bouchard Marine Towing, Melville, NY
06.2008 - 02.2013
Behavior Data Specialist
Kennedy Krieger Institute, Baltimore MD
01.2003 - 06.2008
University of Baltimore County Community College
Associate of Arts from Arts and Sciences
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Interests
Wildlife and habitat restoration
gardening
chess
fishing
and sports.