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Brian Quast

Stewardson,IL

Summary

Seasoned Supervisor familiar with operations and best practices. Recognized for leading and motivating workers to meet challenging targets while maintaining strict quality standards. Dedicated to preventing waste, maximizing safety and maintaining employee satisfaction.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Supervisor

IHI Turbo America
Shelbyville, IL
04.2022 - Current

• Production Supervisor of 40 +employees

•Ensuring that production processes are in line with company and regulatory requirements
• Informing a production team of preferred occupational health and safety practices
• Communicating expectations to production team members and evaluating their performance
• Implementing relevant emergency response procedures during emergency situations
• Regularly checking the machinery and checkpoints to ensure safe and efficient workflow
• Compiling reports about production and providing management with updates
• Managing the repair or replacement of faulty production equipment
• Ensuring all resources and assets are used efficiently and correctly

Lead Operator

IHI TURBO AMERICA
Shelbyville, IL
06.2015 - Current
  • Lead on 1st shift machining with 45+ machines and 15+ employees
  • responsible for assisting supervisor with machining activity and coordinating flow of production.
  • assisted operators with machines ,equipment ,and tooling set-ups and offsets
  • assisted supervisor with scrap identification
  • oversee gauging procedure with correct gauge

CNC Machine Operator

IHI TURBO AMERICA
Shelbyville, IL
05.2014 - Current
  • I loaded and unloaded parts, made offsets, switched over programs to run different parts
  • Maintained quality control by inspecting parts for conformance to specifications, using precision measuring instruments.
  • Established and performed quality assurance duties to maintain acceptable production levels.
  • Kept parts within close tolerances of design standards to maintain optimal quality.
  • Ensured that all components met customer requirements before being packaged for shipment.
  • Collaborated with engineers in order to create new processes for improved efficiency.
  • Changed out aging tools, fixtures and offsets.
  • Maintained accurate records of production data including scrap rates and downtime.
  • Achieved safety, quality, and performance standards to meet production schedules

Cutter Operator

Three Z Printing
Teutopolis, IL
05.1991 - 05.2014
  • Cut paper according to customer specifications
  • Maintain machine
  • Using fork truck to move skids from storage to machine
  • Any other duties that may arise

Assistant Supervisor

Three Z Printing
Teutopolis, IL
03.2003 - 07.2010
  • (Cutting Department)
  • Responsible for the supervision of 20 plus employees
  • Loading and unloading of customer orders and deliveries
  • Tracking job tickets via computer program
  • Maintain personnel files
  • Maintain stock supplies
  • Involved in all aspects of set up and maintenance of machines (new and old)
  • Maintain employees safety while meeting customer deadlines and production schedules
  • Keep the lines of communication open between management and employees
  • Delegate and supervise all customer orders to maintain excellent customer satisfaction
  • Any other duties that may arise

Education

diploma -

Stewardson-Strasburg High School
Strasburg, IL
05-1993

Skills

  • Machining (10 years)
  • CNC (10 years)
  • Manufacturing (10 years)
  • CNC Lathe (10 years)
  • Quality Inspection (10 years)
  • Forklift (10 years)
  • CNC Milling Machine (10 years)
  • Calipers (10 years)
  • CNC programming (Less than 1 year)
  • Analysis skills (10 years)
  • Blueprint Reading (Less than 1 year)
  • 5S (10 years)
  • Quality Assurance (10 years)
  • Mechanical Knowledge (10 years)
  • Micrometer (10 years)
  • Microsoft Office (Less than 1 year)
  • Precision Measuring Instruments (10 years)
  • Supervising Experience (10 years)
  • Assembly (2 years)
  • Facilities Maintenance
  • IATF 16949:2016

Certification

  • CPR/AED
  • Forklift Certification
  • Spill Response Tactics
  • RCRA for Very Small Quantity Generators

Timeline

Production Supervisor

IHI Turbo America
04.2022 - Current

Lead Operator

IHI TURBO AMERICA
06.2015 - Current

CNC Machine Operator

IHI TURBO AMERICA
05.2014 - Current

Assistant Supervisor

Three Z Printing
03.2003 - 07.2010

Cutter Operator

Three Z Printing
05.1991 - 05.2014

diploma -

Stewardson-Strasburg High School
  • CPR/AED
  • Forklift Certification
  • Spill Response Tactics
  • RCRA for Very Small Quantity Generators
Brian Quast