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Brian Eveland
Operations Leadership
Pontiac,IL
Work Preference
Summary
Multi-talented professional with expertise in equipment operation, quality standards, and safety protocols. Proven ability to adapt to various production roles while collaborating effectively with team members to enhance performance. Skilled in documentation, compliance, and scheduling processes.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
Pontiac, IL
10.2021 - Current
- Led initiatives empowering employees to reduce internal waste, resulting in improved resource utilization.
- Developed safety programs enhancing employee engagement and accountability, fostering a culture of safety.
- Facilitated leadership skill development among hourly employees, contributing to stronger team dynamics.
- Contributed as member of divisional EHS investigation team to identify safety improvements.
EHS Team lead
Caterpillar Inc.
Pontiac, IL
01.2018 - 10.2021
- Contributed as Board of Directors of Innovation member, driving strategic initiatives.
- Implemented processes resulting in reduced employee work-related injuries.
- Conducted safety training sessions to enhance awareness and understanding of facility guidelines.
- Trained and mentored team members on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Performed ergonomic assessments and preliminary hazard analyses to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Coordinated daily operations to ensure timely project completion and efficient resource allocation.
Machinist Technician
Caterpillar Inc.
Pontiac, IL
02.2017 - 01.2018
- Operated four- and five-axis Matsura mills for precision soft machining.
- Conducted quality testing on finished products using Contura and Marsurf machines.
- Interpreted blueprints to ensure accurate fabrication and assembly.
- Achieved team lead role in Pontiac EH&S department, effective December 2017.
Warehouse Supervisor
Manpower Associate
Pontiac, IL
08.2016 - 02.2017
- Directed 160 employees to meet operational goals
- Prioritized daily objectives based on client directives to ensure alignment with expectations
- Inspected unloaded merchandise
- Handled employee issues and managed payroll processing for all staff
Plant Manager
Prinsco Inc.
Chatsworth, IL
04.2015 - 05.2016
- Achieved zero lost time incidents and recordables in facility from 2015 to 2016.
- Reduced employee turnover rate by 47% through restructuring testing programs, fostering a more stable workforce.
- Increased machine outputs while maintaining existing cost structures, contributing to overall operational efficiency.
- Decreased external spending by 23%, strengthening community vendor relationships and optimizing resource allocation.
- Developed leadership teams to ensure sustainability in safety, quality, and productivity across all shifts.
Production Manager
Point Medical Supplies
Crown Point, IN
04.2014 - 04.2015
- Restructured production schedule to minimize quality issues.
- Exceeded customer expectations by reducing logistic detention fees.
- Developed attendance tracking system, fostering accountability among employees.
- Introduced Kiosk '3E' for online SDS access for employees.
Plant Manager
Interlake Mecalux Company
Pontiac, IL
06.2013 - 04.2014
- Revitalized lean manufacturing program, resulting in increased productivity and enhanced product quality.
- Eliminated high employee turnover by fostering an empowered culture that engaged and motivated employees.
- Restructured training program with a success rate of ninety-six percent.
- Energized employees by incorporating contributions to update training manuals.
- Reduced warehouse-damaged products by streamlining handling processes, ensuring better product integrity.
- Maintained facility budget in alignment with corporate standards.
Department Supervisor/Back up Shift Foreman
Mechanical Devices Company
Bloomington, IL
02.2012 - 06.2013
- Managed facility safety, quality, and production during foreman's absence, including supervision of team members.
- Conducted team meetings to improve workflow and resolve employee issues.
- Monitored production processes for optimal efficiency and adherence to quality standards.
- Evaluated employee performance, delivering regular constructive feedback to enhance productivity.
Plant Manager
Exact Packaging, Inc.
Pontiac, IL
10.2010 - 09.2011
- Integrated new processes, reducing waste rate from eight percent to two percent.
- Scheduled production activities to meet customer demand deadlines.
- Trained department managers on best practices in safety, quality, production, and logistics.
- Collaborated with shipping supervisor to improve warehouse space utilization.
Education
Associate of Science - Business with a concentration in the Manufacturing Sector
University of Phoenix
08.2013 - 05.2015
Skills
- Operational leadership
- Supply chain oversight
- Health and safety leader
- Waste reduction techniques
- Group cohesion
- Efficiency enhancement programs
- Project oversight
- Operational strategy
- Timetable optimization
- Warehouse inventory
Certification
Powered Industrial Truck Trainer, 06/01/19, Present, Certified by Grey & Associates to train employees in proper safe operation of forklifts, powered hand trucks.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Quote
No man will make a great leader who wants to do it all himself, or to get all the credit for doing it.
Andrew Carnegie
Interests
Woodworking
Furniture restoration
Antique clock collector and restore
Billards
Additional Information
I have extensive knowledge in the field of plastic by spending 14 years (1996 to 2010) of my early career in co-extrusion blown film industry. This career started as an operator, and escalated up to supervisor then finishing as project manager. During that time I led teams and team building events in effenciency for 3 layer, 5 layer and 9 layer extrusion lines.
Timeline
Production Manager
Caterpillar Inc.
10.2021 - Current
EHS Team lead
Caterpillar Inc.
01.2018 - 10.2021
Machinist Technician
Caterpillar Inc.
02.2017 - 01.2018
Warehouse Supervisor
Manpower Associate
08.2016 - 02.2017
Plant Manager
Prinsco Inc.
04.2015 - 05.2016
Production Manager
Point Medical Supplies
04.2014 - 04.2015
Associate of Science - Business with a concentration in the Manufacturing Sector
University of Phoenix
08.2013 - 05.2015
Plant Manager
Interlake Mecalux Company
06.2013 - 04.2014
Department Supervisor/Back up Shift Foreman
Mechanical Devices Company
02.2012 - 06.2013
Plant Manager
Exact Packaging, Inc.
10.2010 - 09.2011