Kenneth Brown

Refined specially grown aluminum oxide crystals into powders used in dosimetry and military applications. Improved outdated production processes and developed new Standard Operating Procedures to improve radiologic properties of dosimetry powders. Published new Standard Operating Procedures for new processes, and to reflect improvements to old procedures. Performed routine preventative maintenance and repairs on equipment. Greatly improved safe work environment by acquiring new equipment. Created detailed inventory reports and documented all process and testing data. Coordinated with operators, management, and Quality Control Technicians to prepare proper samples and powders for testing and order fulfillment.

Set-up, operation, and troubleshooting multiple coaters and curing ovens for the production of residential vinyl sheet flooring. Coordinated multiple coating stations and SCADA computer systems to control mixing of various clear coats and liquid wear coatings; and pump them to the correct coaters on the production line. Tested materials to ISO 9000 standards as a Quality Control team member. Collected and logged environmental data for weekly EPA reports. Worked closely with company chemist to perform materials testing. Participated in several Kaizan Lean events to eliminate waste and improve procedures.

Mixed various polymer compounds used in the petroleum and natural gas well industry. Manufactured polymer "sticks" to be injected into well casings.

Managed the Shipping/Receiving Department for a large manufacturing company. Shipped product worldwide utilizing contract carriers, small package carriers, air shipping, LTL freight, and truck load freight carriers. Scheduled incoming international containers. Implemented and oversaw cycle counts and inventory control measures. Determined manufacturing and shipping schedules to meet order deadlines. Assisted with shipping and inventory control software.