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Chad Brock

Dunlap,IL

Summary

Results-driven production professional with extensive experience in team leadership and safety protocols. Skilled in developing efficient production schedules and optimizing workflows, leading to improved operational performance and product delivery.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Superintendent of Components

Komatsu Mining
Peoria, IL
10.2022 - Current
  • Multiple years of experience leading workers in a union environment.
  • Monitored team performance to uphold safety protocols and mitigate workplace risks.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams for project support.
  • Led regular team meetings to address challenges and share updates.
  • Created and managed production schedules to guarantee timely product delivery.
  • Coordinated production operations by setting priorities and sequences for efficient manufacturing processes.
  • Oversaw a Salvage dept which worked on fixing defective parts either from a supplier or from in-house work.
  • Directed tool crib operations, ensuring tool availability and safety materials for union workers through effective management of attendants.
  • Managed daily production schedules to meet operational demands.

Production Supervisor - Main Assembly

Komatsu Mining
Peoria, IL
01.2021 - 09.2022

Oversaw daily production operations, achieving compliance with quality standards.

  • Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Collaborated with maintenance teams to schedule routine equipment servicing.
  • Maintained production records and provided management with timely progress updates.
  • Led team of 20+ employees, ensuring accurate and efficient task completion.
  • Supervised union assemblers to put all sub parts and parts on the frame, start trucks, and do checkouts to ensure a good quality truck.

Production Supervisor - Components

Komatsu Mining
Peoria, IL
06.2018 - 12.2020
  • Supervised daily production operations in a fast-paced mining equipment facility.
  • Coordinated workflow among teams to enhance resource utilization and streamline operations.
  • Trained and mentored new staff on safety protocols and operational procedures.
  • Implemented process improvements that resulted in higher production effectiveness and improved quality control.
  • Collaborated with management to develop production schedules and targets.
  • Supervised union employees in assembly of front and rear suspensions, hoists, brakes, and spindle hubs.

Production Supervisor-Welding

Komatsu Mining
Peoria , IL
05.2017 - 06.2018
  • Supervised daily production activities, ensuring safety standards compliance to maintain a safe work environment.
  • Trained new employees on equipment operation and safety protocols, facilitating effective onboarding and operational readiness.
  • Coordinated workflow among team members to optimize production efficiency.
  • Trained new staff on production processes and procedures, enhancing team competency and workflow consistency.

Logistics Warehouse Supervisor

Komatsu Mining
Peoria, IL
04.2016 - 05.2017
  • Supervised daily warehouse operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols to maintain a secure working environment.
  • Established and enforced housekeeping standards, contributing to a consistently clean and organized workspace.
  • Collaborated with logistics teams to enhance efficiency of incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Trained new team members on equipment usage and operational best practices.

Production/Shipping Supervisor- Main Assembly

Komatsu Mining
Peoria, IL
10.2014 - 04.2016
  • Supervised daily production operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to production targets.
  • Coordinated team activities to achieve production schedules, meeting deadlines consistently.
  • Implemented safety protocols to maintain a safe working environment.
  • Trained new staff on equipment operation and safety procedures, enhancing team competency and safety compliance.
  • Collaborated with quality control to uphold product standards.
  • Coordinated overflow shipments to customers during off shifts to maintain delivery schedules.

Production Scheduler

Komatsu Mining
Peoria, IL
10.2008 - 10.2014
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to secure timely availability of materials, facilitating uninterrupted production.
  • Monitored inventory levels, adjusting schedules to align with stock requirements and optimize resource allocation.
  • Analyzed production data to identify trends and improve scheduling accuracy.
  • Reviewed production orders to identify and resolve scheduling conflicts, ensuring alignment with material availability and production timelines.
  • Facilitated distribution of work orders among production departments.
  • Used daily system logs to document production information, discussing issues with management.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Bradley University
Peoria, Illinois, IL
05.2006

Skills

  • Production scheduling
  • Quality assurance
  • Workflow optimization
  • Safety compliance
  • Continuous improvement
  • Key decision making
  • Team leadership
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication

Timeline

Superintendent of Components

Komatsu Mining
10.2022 - Current

Production Supervisor - Main Assembly

Komatsu Mining
01.2021 - 09.2022

Production Supervisor - Components

Komatsu Mining
06.2018 - 12.2020

Production Supervisor-Welding

Komatsu Mining
05.2017 - 06.2018

Logistics Warehouse Supervisor

Komatsu Mining
04.2016 - 05.2017

Production/Shipping Supervisor- Main Assembly

Komatsu Mining
10.2014 - 04.2016

Production Scheduler

Komatsu Mining
10.2008 - 10.2014

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

Bradley University
Chad Brock