Jeffrey A. Brayman
Schenectady,NY
Summary
To utilize my knowledge in logistical coordination, Inventory Control, labor planning, lean manufacturing, problem solving, interpretation of analytical data to find solutions to resolve issues or to improve on a process.
Chemical operations professional with robust background in process management and optimization. Known for collaborative teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments, consistently ensuring safe and efficient production. Reliable and focused on achieving operational goals while maintaining high standards.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Chemical operator-finishing floor-Quality Control/Industrial Brigade Firefighter
Momentive Performance Materials
05.2022 - Current
- Screens and filters silicone products through extrusion process following batch sheet.
- Uses SAP to print batch sheets and labels and to enter maintenance work orders.
- Follows batch sheet to cut and weigh materials.
- Checks product for clarity and debris and brings samples to lab.
- Packaging materials for shipping.
- Performs full clean out of extruders prior to next batch of product being ran.
- Ensures all materials is cleaned out to prevent cross contamination of products before running next material.
- Uses forklift to move material.
- Safely operates all mills, rams, and extruders per company SOGs.
- Compounds and mills materials according to batch sheet.
- Followed all GMP’s
Ride Share Driver
UBER Technologies, LLC.
02.2016 - Current
Operations Supervisor
FEDEX
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Delegation of work to 80 associates for inbound and outbound freight.
- Setting up routes, cross docking of freight, dealing with hazardous materials.
- Strict time management with meeting deadlines and enforcing all SOP’s.
Crane Operator
US Department of Army, Watervliet Arsenal
12.2019 - 05.2021
- Operate Bridge Cranes: Applies a high degree of skill in operating electric bridge cranes within a weapons manufacturing activity.
- Exercises full responsibility for the operation of equipment having wide variances in weight and lift capacity to lift, (up to 250 tons and 100 feet in height) move, and position machine tools (lathes, boring mills, etc.) cannons and cannon components for machine operation.
- Exercises extreme care in the movement and positioning of equipment within a production operation, vertical pits, and ovens where alignment is difficult, and placement is critical.
- Operates equipment controls and makes critical adjustments to speed, motion, and lift for safe movement of material.
- Follows signals and instructions in the movement of material that cannot be personally observed.
- Discusses work requirements with responsible personnel in planning material movement.
- Makes preliminary and in process tests of equipment to assure proper functioning and reports deficiencies to supervisor.
- Selects and attaches proper lifting and grappling equipment, cables, ropes, and slings used to lift, move and position large and heavy equipment such as cannon tubes, components, and machine parts.
- Directs the lifting and moving of loads; estimates weight of load to be moved and determines method best suited, employing knowledge of roping and rigging shears, blocks, pulleys, booms, steel cables and ropes.
- Attached load securely with loops, wires, ropes, or chains; hangs slugs in crane hook.
- Sets up braces and rigs hoisting equipment.
- Uses hand signals to guide crane operators in hoisting, moving, and lowering the load into the desired position.
- Operates forklift trucks with a capacity under 10,000 pounds to load and unload, stack, and unstack, re-warehouse, and move boxes, crates, pallets, components, or loose items.
- Regulates movement and positioning; is careful to avoid overloading or improper stacking or movement of supplies and materials.
- Performs driver’s maintenance in accordance with established rules and regulations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Insurance Building Inspector
Mueller Reports
06.2019 - 10.2019
- Responsibilities were to take outside measurements of structures along with diagrams to ensure that properties met specs of the blueprints.
- I performed quality checks of construction performed to insure it met the specifications’ Used proper measurement tools to ensure quality measurements.
- Filled out reports on findings and documented all discrepancies.
Logistics Coordinator Southern Region
US Foods
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Coordination with buyers, vendors, and transportation department for load planning to make sure product arrives to all facilities in a timely manner.
- Creating goals to effectively lower cost per case by monitoring overtime and workflow.
- Scheduling loads with vendors as well as drivers within hours of service.
- Gather release numbers for international loads for specialty products to be used for load planning.
- Answering emails and calls from buyers and vendors to help with coordination.
- Knowledge of multiple software used to help plan and schedule outbound loads for pickup.
- Prepares all paperwork for drivers to use for load pickup.
- Communicates with buyers, vendors, and transportation for on time and late pickups.
- In charge of 30 drivers and time management of HOS.
Logistics Fleet Manager / Protein Manufacturing Warehouse Manager/Inventory Control
Good Food Concepts/Peak to Plains/ Ranch Food Direct
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Ensures proper selection of orders to maintain inventory.
- Scheduling of associates, staying in budget for payroll and hours, schedule loads, plan routes, in charge of all shipping/receiving and restocking of goods.
- Ensure all drivers maintain hours of service per DOT guidelines.
- Make sure all trucks are up to safety standards per DOT guidelines.
- Ensure all documents are correct for shipping and receiving.
- Ensure all levels of associate production is maintained, as a manager I made sure all customer service levels were met using third party logistics and supply chain management ensuring all associates followed HACCP for warehouse standards.
- Used FIFO inventory process, made sure all lot numbers were documented, Scheduled PMs for trucks.
- Maintain all paperwork for DOT for fleet managers.
- Ensure all safety standards are met per OSHA and USDA guidelines.
- Ensured All GMP’s were followed, maintained temp controlled storage areas ensuring products were stored in the correct rooms Ie: freezer or refrigeration rooms for meat and dairy items as well produce.
Customer Loyalty Representative/Customer Accounts Executive
Comcast NBC Universal- Loyalty Center of Excellence
09.2016 - 03.2017
- As a sales supervisor I would ensure that employees are aware of changes and projects within the company.
- Distribute executive messages, prepare presentations and internal memos, and conduct meetings to share information.
- May develop print materials and branding strategies for employee use.
- Depending on the organization’s size communications managers may direct marketing and public relations staff or provide communications coaching for all employees.
Dock Clerk/ Forklift Operator
Reddy Ice
05.2016 - 09.2016
- As a lead operator I scheduled loading of trucks to specified routes and managed inventory of outbound and inbound loads to reassure inventory counts of products were correct.
- Reported to supervisor of data rotation of stock and implemented safe operation of all heavy and light equipment keeping paperwork in an organized file using Microsoft and utilizing excel spreadsheets.
- Followed all GMP’s set by the companies Sop’s.
Forklift operator/Production line operator
Adirondack Beverage
07.2014 - 01.2016
- Responsible for unloading and staging of raw materials and maintain proper inventory.
- Loading of outbound goods, cycle counts of inventory, rotation of lot #’s from oldest to newest.
- Safe operation of equipment.
- Proper selection and staging of loads.
- Followed GMP’s set by the company.
Logistics Route Sales Driver
Morgan Linen Service
05.2011 - 07.2014
- Accurate delivery of linens to customers, as well as keeping accurate inventories of linen inbound and outbound.
- Providing customer service at a high standard to make sure all needs are met for customers.
- Accurate documentation of deliveries as well as CODs collected at time of delivery.
- Liaison between customers and office for when additional inventory is needed.
- Safe operation of company vehicle while maintaining a clean safe driving record.
Logistics Warehouse Manager-Driver
Hadco Metal Trading LLC
11.2009 - 01.2011
- Sole employee for Cohoes branch.
- In charge of receiving all material, staging, and delivering to customers by due date.
- Also drove to NYC for pickups.
- Fax all delivery receipts back to main office.
- In charge of the building and responsible for scheduling and performance of all maintenance to delivery vehicle.
Logistics Shipping/Receiving Inventory Control Clerk
Price Chopper Distribution Center
01.1996 - 01.2001
- Responsible for documentation for incoming/outgoing grocery deliveries inventory adjustments and cycle counts/inventory control functions.
- Forklift and Power Jack certified.
- Ensure all paperwork is properly prepared for receivers and freight handlers.
- Accurate verification of bill of ladings and also shipping paperwork.
- Monitored work assignments and controlled the usage of 47 docking doors to ensure proper and efficient dock utilization.
- Worked in cold/wet refrigerated areas.
- Independently Designed and Implemented Employee Training/Reference Manual for Dallas System, used for Inventory Control, Shipping and Receiving Departments.
- Appropriate selection of store orders which required heavy lifting/standing for extended periods of time.
Education
Certificate program - Horticulture/Agriculture
Syracuse University
12.2022
Certified 5s methodologies - undefined
09.2022
Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing- White and yellow belt - undefined
09.2022
Class A License CDL - undefined
All Star Driving School
01.2000
AAS - Fire science and technology
Schenectady County Community College
12.1997
Skills
- Hazardous chemicals
- Chemical handling proficiency
- Batch processing techniques
- Chemical reaction monitoring
- Critical thinking aptitude
- Data recording accuracy
- Quality assurance standards
- Lean manufacturing processes
- Operation Monitoring
- Continuous improvement mindset
- Analytical problem solving
- Precision measuring
- Emergency response preparedness
- Process monitoring
- Lean manufacturing
- Process control expertise
- Production tracking
- Production planning
- Root-cause analysis
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Hazardous material management
- Decision-making capacity
- Chemical processing
- Safety protocol
- Process safety management
- Regulatory compliance
- Batch ingredients preparation
- Blueprint and schematic reading
- Effective communication
- Corrective action implementation
- Quality testing
- Equipment inspection
- Supply control
- Product sampling
- Installing and moving materials
- Safety monitoring
- Work order interpretation
- Production reporting
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Machine operation
- Active listening
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Team building
- Reporting skills
- Production monitoring
- Task prioritization
- Safety training
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Chemical handling
- Training personnel
- Computer literacy
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Interpersonal communication
- Quality control
- Data recording
- Workflow management
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
- Inventory management
- Physical stamina
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Precision measurement
- Equipment testing
- Chemical analysis
- Technical understanding
- Troubleshooting
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Supervised team of 20 staff members.
- Resolved product issue through consumer testing.
Certification
- OSHA Forklift Certified
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Chemical operator-finishing floor-Quality Control/Industrial Brigade Firefighter
Momentive Performance Materials
05.2022 - Current
Operations Supervisor
FEDEX
05.2021 - 08.2021
Crane Operator
US Department of Army, Watervliet Arsenal
12.2019 - 05.2021
Insurance Building Inspector
Mueller Reports
06.2019 - 10.2019
Logistics Coordinator Southern Region
US Foods
12.2018 - 05.2019
Logistics Fleet Manager / Protein Manufacturing Warehouse Manager/Inventory Control
Good Food Concepts/Peak to Plains/ Ranch Food Direct
03.2017 - 05.2018
Customer Loyalty Representative/Customer Accounts Executive
Comcast NBC Universal- Loyalty Center of Excellence
09.2016 - 03.2017
Dock Clerk/ Forklift Operator
Reddy Ice
05.2016 - 09.2016
Ride Share Driver
UBER Technologies, LLC.
02.2016 - Current
Forklift operator/Production line operator
Adirondack Beverage
07.2014 - 01.2016
Logistics Route Sales Driver
Morgan Linen Service
05.2011 - 07.2014
Logistics Warehouse Manager-Driver
Hadco Metal Trading LLC
11.2009 - 01.2011
Logistics Shipping/Receiving Inventory Control Clerk
Price Chopper Distribution Center
01.1996 - 01.2001
Certified 5s methodologies - undefined
Six Sigma Lean Manufacturing- White and yellow belt - undefined
Class A License CDL - undefined
All Star Driving School
AAS - Fire science and technology
Schenectady County Community College
Certificate program - Horticulture/Agriculture
Syracuse University
Activities
- Carman Fire Department, Rotterdam, NY, Serve as a class A interior firefighter. Elected to the board in 1998. Active 1995-2000, 2019-current.
- Rotterdam Ambulance Corps., Rotterdam, NY, Served as NYS certified EMT 1995-1997.
Key Qualifications
- Relevant experience in logistics management, warehouse management software, quality control, Inventory Control, and strategic planning.
- Over a decade’s experience in management and excel at hiring the right people and building effective teams.
- Driven and a self-starter.
Personal Information
Driving License: Class A License CDL
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