JAY R. REIN
Debary,FL
Summary
Operations and quality leader with experience guiding production, field, and onsite project teams through startup, commissioning, and daily execution. Known for writing SOPs, resolving technical issues with customers, and leading quality control efforts that strengthen compliance, consistency, and plant performance.
Overview
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Certification
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
On Site Project Manager/Integration Quality Specialist
Belvac
06.2022 - 09.2026
- Managed Belvac customer projects from kickoff through installation and startup.
- Coordinated engineering, manufacturing, and service teams on Belvac machine deliveries.
- Developed project schedules, milestones, and action plans for Belvac equipment work.
- Supported the Quality Manager and team members in the quality group by providing technical expertise. Have a complete understanding of the use of SOPs and the ability to write them. Independently worked on the can line's Quality Control Plan for the customer. Managed onsite Technical Group, delivering training and overseeing commissioning and startup. Fostered a positive working environment to align team efforts with organizational goals.
Implant Manager
MCC Windsor: INX International
Windsor, CO
01.2018 - 05.2022
- Managed daily ink production workflows at the Windsor manufacturing facility.
- Monitored quality checks for batch consistency and specification compliance.
- Coordinated team schedules, assignments, and shift handoffs across plant operations.
- Delivered customer service to address plant needs. Manufacture batches for customer. Conducted quality control on incoming materials to ensure compliance with standards. and on site manufactured batches. Managed ink inventory to prevent production delays. for plant needs. Collaborated with customers to resolve technical issues related to inks.
Mechanical Field Engineer
Fluor Corporation Plant Vogtle
Waynesboro, GA
07.2017 - 09.2017
- Analyzed field drawings and specifications at Plant Vogtle to ensure compliance with installation guidelines.
- Coordinated craft support for mechanical equipment and piping work.
- Reviewed documentation in the Work Package Closure group to ensure scope of work completion. Collaborated with construction discipline groups to address and resolve issues for final Work Package closure.
- Tracked field changes, punch lists, and open construction issues.
Quality Assurance Specialist Fusion/Equipment Technician
Q3 Contracting Inc.
Commerce City, CO
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Managed and tracked employee operator qualifications and fusion equipment certifications for Q3 in Colorado, while maintaining compliance with industry standards.
- Inspected work sites regularly to support quality standard adherence for Q3 contracting quality requirement.
- Completed daily jobsite audits to evaluate work quality and deliver onsite training and coaching to improve skill levels.
- Trained and qualified employees on multiple tasks throughout the year, strengthening team capability and performance.
- Reviewed project documents and specifications for contract accuracy.
- Recorded inspection findings and prepared quality assurance reports.
Quality Supply Chain Supervisor
Pepsi Bottling Company
Denver, Colorado
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Supervised warehouse and distribution workflows for Pepsi Bottling Company supply chain operations.
- Coordinated shipping, receiving, and inventory control across bottling and delivery schedules.
- Monitored stock levels and ordered materials for production and warehouse teams.
- Provided technical expertise in water treatment, product batching, and testing while ensuring packaging and supplier capability met standards. Demonstrated Good Manufacturing Practices and utilized working knowledge of production equipment to support ongoing process improvements.
Quality Assurance Manager
Ball Metal Beverage Container Operations
Golden, CO
01.2013 - 01.2014
- Managed quality assurance programs for beverage container operations and line production.
- Reviewed can specifications, process checks, and finished goods inspections.
- Investigated nonconforming product and coordinated corrective action follow-up.
- Guided customers through the preparation process for internal and third-party audits to ensure compliance and accuracy. Utilize root causes analysis (RCA) in resolving customer related issues. Provide maintenance on the entire quality standard operating procedures. Demonstrated expertise in traceability and recall processes for compliance and quality assurance.. Knowledge and experience with inter-plant Business System Integration (JDE). Delivered comprehensive knowledge of can and end making test equipment, including calibration, training, certification, and operational use. Direct customer liaison for major brewery and participate in all partnership meetings. Conducted audits of off-site warehouses to assess compliance and quality of finished goods.
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Ball Metal Beverage Container Operations
Golden, CO
01.2005 - 01.2013
- Oversaw performance of twenty personnel, conducting on-floor inspections of products to ensure adherence to quality standards. Trained floor personnel on plant operations procedures. Superior performance in specifications of all areas in production with standard operating procedures (SOPs), and customer service standards. Completed administrative reports, assigned tasks, absence reports, and overtime scheduling for all teams. Trained employees on safety protocols and procedures for accident investigations. Identified and assessed technical problems in quality control and on-time production, fostering consistent quality improvement practices and enhancing team culture and skills.
- Supervised quality checks across beverage container production lines at Ball Metal.
- Examined inspection records for adherence to quality standards at Ball Metal. for compliance with Ball Metal quality standards.
- Managed corrective actions for nonconforming beverage containers to improve quality. for nonconforming beverage containers.
Quality Assurance Chief Inspector
Ball Metal Beverage Container Operations
Golden, CO
01.1989 - 01.2005
- Inspected beverage containers for surface defects and quality standards.
- Verified production lines for Ball Metal container operations compliance.
- Monitored inspections using quality control procedures and shift reports.
- Implemented safety rules and regulations by training personnel in on-floor inspections to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Education
Associates of Art -
Nicholls State University
Thibodeaux, LASkills
- Technical project management
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- SOP development
- Root cause analysis
- Process improvement
- Customer relations
Certification
HACCP Certified, SQF Certified Practitioner, AIB, Quality Supply Chain, Quality Water Systems, Microsoft Office, Member, American Society for Quality (ASQ)
Timeline
On Site Project Manager/Integration Quality Specialist
Belvac
06.2022 - 09.2026
Implant Manager
MCC Windsor: INX International
01.2018 - 05.2022
Mechanical Field Engineer
Fluor Corporation Plant Vogtle
07.2017 - 09.2017
Quality Assurance Specialist Fusion/Equipment Technician
Q3 Contracting Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2017
Quality Supply Chain Supervisor
Pepsi Bottling Company
01.2014 - 10.2016
Quality Assurance Manager
Ball Metal Beverage Container Operations
01.2013 - 01.2014
Quality Assurance Supervisor
Ball Metal Beverage Container Operations
01.2005 - 01.2013
Quality Assurance Chief Inspector
Ball Metal Beverage Container Operations
01.1989 - 01.2005
Associates of Art -
Nicholls State University