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Bryce Presswood

Bakersfield,CA

Summary

Committed production foreman with strong production background. Focused on maintaining team safety, efficient operations and meeting challenging performance targets. Skilled in a vast range of areas that include, but are not limited to welding, fabrication, powder coating, sand blasting, machining and production processing.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Production Foreman

Cognito Motorsports
11.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced production efficiency by streamlining processes and implementing lean manufacturing principles.
  • Reduced machine downtime through regular equipment maintenance and staff training on proper usage.
  • Improved product quality by closely monitoring production processes and enforcing strict quality control measures.
  • Boosted team morale by implementing effective communication strategies and fostering a positive work environment.
  • Mentored new employees, providing them with hands-on training and guidance for successful job performance.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure smooth workflow across all stages of production cycle.
  • Collaborated with engineering department to design custom tooling or fixtures for enhanced efficiency in specific tasks within manufacturing process.

Welding Supervisor

Cognito Motorsports
11.2020 - Current
  • Enhanced welding quality by implementing and enforcing strict safety and procedural guidelines.
  • Supervised welding projects for timely completion, ensuring adherence to blueprints and specifications.
  • Streamlined workflow with effective resource allocation and scheduling of tasks.
  • Increased production efficiency, closely monitoring welder performance and providing timely feedback.
  • Properly train new employees.
  • Cross train employees from different departments guiding them to a successful start in their welding career.
  • Responsible for the performance of the fabrication department.
  • Eliminate potential work hazards and maintained a safe work environment.
  • Responsible for overseeing/completing special projects.

Welding Supervisor

Sparks Racing
08.2015 - 11.2020
  • Welded in flat, horizontal, vertical, and overhead positions.
  • Inspected welds and checked critical measurements to meet specifications.
  • Fabricated shop parts directly from blueprints.
  • Clamped, held, tack-welded, heat-bent and bolted component parts to achieve required configurations and positions.
  • Salvaged and rebuilt parts to achieve cost savings and reduce waste.
  • Oversaw inventory and product stock.
  • Built custom exhausts that later were advanced into main stream production.
  • Responsible for open and closing shop.

Education

Diploma -

Liberty High School
Bakersfield, CA
2014

Skills

    • Well versed in welding (TIG, MIG and stick) in multiple materials
    • Fabrication
    • Powder coat
    • Workplace Safety
    • Employee Motivation
    • Product Knowledge
    • Efficient Production and Processing
    • Scheduling Coordination
    • Quality Control
    • Production Planning
    • Conflict Resolution
    • Attention to Detail
    • Time Management
    • Inventory Management
      • Cross-functional/departmental Collaboration
      • Process Improvement
      • Organizational Skills
      • Equipment Maintenance
      • Staff Training
      • Staff interviewing/hiring
      • Lean Manufacturing
      • Team Leadership
      • Conduct Performance Evaluation (Every 6 months)
      • Continuous Improvement
      • Critical Thinking
      • Tool identification
      • Forklift certification

Certification

Forklift

Timeline

Production Foreman

Cognito Motorsports
11.2020 - Current

Welding Supervisor

Cognito Motorsports
11.2020 - Current

Welding Supervisor

Sparks Racing
08.2015 - 11.2020

Diploma -

Liberty High School

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