Bryan Fink
Conway,SC
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Manufacturing Manager/Industrial Engineer
Franco Manufacturing
02.2009 - 03.2024
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Fostered strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of raw materials needed for seamless production operations.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining manufacturing processes and implementing lean principles.
- Enhanced product quality by performing regular audits, enforcing strict adherence to industry standards, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safe work practices among employees.
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output, and boost overall quality.
- Increased output capacity with the optimization of equipment layout and workflow improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
Process Improvement Specialist/Procurement Manager
Blumenthal Mills, Inc.
01.2001 - 02.2009
- Develop and maintain current production standards.
- Develop and maintain current incentive Team Bonus System.
- Lead and Direct the activities of a three person staff.
- Provide Costing Information to Accounting Department
- Monitor the entire production and shipping floor in an effort to better utilize materials, equipment, and associates for cost reductions.
- Monitor energy consumption throughout the plant and make recommendation for possible energy reductions.
- Analysis of our weekly raw material needs and purchase these needed materials while maintaining a minimum amount of stock in our inventory.
- Product Produced: Weaving and knitting for mattress industry
Manufacturing Manager/Industrial Engineer
Franco Manufacturing
05.1998 - 01.2001
- Supervised production team, keeping production schedules on track to meet tight deadlines.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Conducted root cause analysis investigations to identify areas for improvement in manufacturing processes, leading to increased efficiency and fewer defects.
- Fostered strong relationships with external vendors and suppliers, ensuring timely deliveries of raw materials needed for seamless production operations.
- Improved production efficiency by streamlining manufacturing processes and implementing lean principles.
- Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
- Enhanced product quality by performing regular audits, enforcing strict adherence to industry standards, and implementing corrective actions when necessary.
- Ensured compliance with safety regulations at all times, conducting regular inspections and promoting a culture of safe work practices among employees.
- Performed detailed material inventories and ordered more supplies.
- Revitalized operational structures and procedures to successfully control turnover and waste, enhance output, and boost overall quality.
- Increased output capacity with the optimization of equipment layout and workflow improvements.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery of products while maintaining high quality standards.
- Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
Industrial Engineer/Industrial Engineering Manager
Consolidated Home Fashions
07.1984 - 05.1998
- Identified problems and recommended new processes to improve performance and reduce costs.
- Conducted time studies for various manufacturing processes, optimizing workstations and reducing cycle times.
- Enhanced overall operational efficiency through redesigning workflow and layout of production lines.
- Implemented continuous improvement initiatives, identifying inefficiencies in existing systems and processes.
- Designed labor utilization standards to balance worker efficiency with employee satisfaction, increasing overall productivity and satisfaction.
- Conducted time study using work measurement tools to validate accuracy of labor standard time.
- Coached and assisted employees with adapting to new processes.
- Led process improvement projects that resulted in substantial reduction of waste materials during production runs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Appalachian State University
Boone, NC05.1979
Skills
- Manufacturing Technologies
- Customer Support
- Strategic thinker
- Production procedures
- Priority management
- Waste Reduction
- Decision-Making
- Team Management
Officiated High School Football and Basketball in the state of South Carolina.
- Football Official for 39 years. Member of South Carolina Football Officials Association Hall of Fame.
- Basketball Official for 26 years. Member of South Carolina Basketball Officials Association Hall of Fame.
Timeline
Manufacturing Manager/Industrial Engineer
Franco Manufacturing
02.2009 - 03.2024
Process Improvement Specialist/Procurement Manager
Blumenthal Mills, Inc.
01.2001 - 02.2009
Manufacturing Manager/Industrial Engineer
Franco Manufacturing
05.1998 - 01.2001
Industrial Engineer/Industrial Engineering Manager
Consolidated Home Fashions
07.1984 - 05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Appalachian State University
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