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TAD BRAUN

Pisgah,AL

Summary

Results-oriented supervisor with over 20 years of experience in the foundry industry, recognized for strong leadership and high productivity. Expertise in team leadership, conflict resolution, and operational oversight, ensuring efficient task completion. Certified in SPC Charting and Forklift Operation, with proficiency in computer systems and precise measurement tools. Committed to fostering positive work environments and achieving organizational goals through effective staff engagement.

Overview

41
41
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Supervisor

Lodge Manufacturing
South Pittsburg, TN
01.2016 - Current
  • STARTED IN ORIGINAL FOUNDRY NOW KNOWN AS 6TH STREET FOUNDRY AS MELT SUPERVISOR; ALSO OVERSEEING DISA MOLDING DEPARTMENT.
  • SUPERVISOR OF MELT DEPARTMENT IN NEW MELT CENTER ONCE NEW FOUNDRY CONSTRUCTION WAS COMPLETED ALSO KNOWN AS THE 3RD STREET FOUNDRY.
  • STARTED UP THE NEW MELT DEPARTMENT BY ASSISTING IN NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND SET UP WITH MINIMAL DELAYS OR PROBLEMS, ALSO STARTED UP DISA FOR PRODUCTION.
  • 2/10 METRIC TON MEDIUM FREQUENCY FURNACES
  • RESPONSIBLE FOR RELINES WHICH IN MY CONTROL FREQUENCY REDUCED FROM EVERY ¾ WEEKS TO 7 WEEKS.
  • MAINTAIN LADLE REPAIRS AND UPKEEP

Police Officer

Columbus Consolidated Government
Columbus, GA
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • EXPERIENCED AS AN ARMED LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER WITH FULL ARREST AUTHORITY IN THE PREVENTION, DETECTION, APPREHENSION, DETENTION AND/OR INVESTIGATION OF FELONY AND/OR MISDEMEANOR VIOLATIONS OF STATE, LOCAL LAW
  • GPSTC POLICE ACADEMY TOP HONOR GRADUATE IN 20 YEARS

Supervisor

Intermet Columbus Foundry
Pisgah, AL
01.1998 - 01.2008
  • 8 YEARS IN MELT DEPARTMENT AND 2 YEARS IN REFRACTORY DEPARTMENT
  • 25 MAN CREW
  • MAINTAINING A PRODUCTION IN LEAN MANUFACTURING AND TO DELIVER QUALITY IRON IN PROPER SPECIFICATION TO MOLDING DEPARTMENT
  • ANALYZE PROBLEMS AND CONSTANTLY IMPLEMENTING COUNTERMEASURES TO IMPROVE DEPARTMENT PERFORMANCE WHILE ENSURING SAFETY.
  • ACTING SUPERINTENDENT DURING AN EXTENDED MEDICAL 6 MONTHS PLUS LEAVE, OF SUPERINTENDENT
  • ALL PRIOR EXPERIENCES

Supervisor - Melt Department

Grede Foundries
Reedsburg, WI
01.1993 - 01.1998
  • IN CHARGE OF 2ND AND 3RD SHIFTS AS WELL AS : ORDERING, TRAINING, SAFETY, PRODUCTION AND QUALITY PROCEDURES.
  • HIRED IN AS LEADMAN ON 3RD SHIFT OVER 5 MELT DEPARTMENT PERSONAL
  • MELTED IRON WITH 2IT8 BROWN BOVERI 20 TON FURNACES, AVERAGED 100 TON OF IRON IN 8 HOUR SHIFT, ALSO IN CHARGE OF FURNACE RELINES AND PRESSURE POUR REBUILDS.

Supervisor Melt Department

Richland Center Foundry
Richland Center, WI
01.1984 - 01.1993
  • IN CHARGE OF ALL ASPECTS OF MELT DEPARTMENT
  • DUTIES INCLUDED PREPARATION OF GREENSAND MOLDS FOR POURING TO INCLUDE SET UP, POURING AND ASSURING QUALITY AND QUANTITY OF IRON.
  • IN CHARGE OF SHAKE OUT OF MOLDS AND 18 MELT DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES TO INCLUDE TRAINING SAFETY, QUALITY AND PROCEDURES.

Education

Basic Law Enforcement Training

GPSTC Police Academy
Columbus, GA
03-2010

Cast Metal Institute
Des Plaines, IL

Leadership Development Method Studies Leadership Training

Zenger Miller Front Line Leadership Training Gold Seminar

Safety Class

DuPont STOP Training

High School Diploma -

Richland Center High School
Richland Center, WI

University of Wisconsin
Platteville, WI

Skills

  • Lean management and process optimization
  • Quality assurance and control
  • Safety compliance
  • Team leadership
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Problem solving

References

Available upon request

Certification

  • Licensed Builder in the State of AL
  • Fork Truck Driver
  • Police Officer
  • Green Sand Certified

Timeline

Supervisor

Lodge Manufacturing
01.2016 - Current

Police Officer

Columbus Consolidated Government
01.2009 - 01.2016

Supervisor

Intermet Columbus Foundry
01.1998 - 01.2008

Supervisor - Melt Department

Grede Foundries
01.1993 - 01.1998

Supervisor Melt Department

Richland Center Foundry
01.1984 - 01.1993

Basic Law Enforcement Training

GPSTC Police Academy

Cast Metal Institute

Leadership Development Method Studies Leadership Training

Zenger Miller Front Line Leadership Training Gold Seminar

Safety Class

DuPont STOP Training

High School Diploma -

Richland Center High School

University of Wisconsin

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