Tim Brandt
Grand Island,NE
Summary
With over 30 years of manufacturing experience, including 20 years of pivotal roles at Standard Iron & Wireworks, have excelled in driving quality improvements, reducing waste, and improving manufacturing efficiency. Proven leadership in managing cross-functional teams to achieve desired results with a strong commitment to safety and continuous improvement. Extensive knowledge of the ISO 9001 Standard with proficiency in Infor Syteline ERP.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Quality Manager
Standard Iron & Wireworks
10.2014 - Current
- Manage root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Maintained ISO 9001 certification 10+ years by conducting thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements.
- Help manage and archive all controlled documentation.
- Facilitate cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
- Integral part of the continuous improvement initiatives through active participation in DVM meetings and as a Tier 1 triangle member.
- Update quality control standards, methods, and procedures to meet customer and compliance requirements.
- Increased customer satisfaction through adherence to quality standards and customer requirements.
- Member of the plant Safety Committee and a First Responder.
Manufacturing Engineer
Standard Iron & Wireworks
02.2011 - 10.2014
- Developed technical documentation, including standard operating procedures, work instructions, and engineering drawings to support manufacturing operations.
- Improved manufacturing efficiency by streamlining production processes and implementing lean methodologies.
- Reduced production downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and timely equipment repairs.
- Played an active role in the development of new manufacturing equipment, providing input on selection, layout design, and capacity planning.
- Managed multiple capital projects from concept through completion, including CO2 lasers, 4K fiber laser, turret presses, and paint booth replacement.
- Provided engineering support during new product launches, coordinating efforts between design, production, and quality control teams.
Programmer
Standard Iron & Wireworks
02.2005 - 02.2011
- Responsible for programming all profiling equipment including flat CAD development.
- Contributed to OTD by helping with production scheduling of the profiling equipment.
- Purchased production tooling required for turret presses.
CNC Machinist
Pentair Water
05.1998 - 02.2005
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
CNC Machinist
Case New Holland - CNH
05.1996 - 05.1998
- Maintained tight tolerances with design specifications.
- Reduced machine downtime through regular maintenance and troubleshooting of equipment issues.
- Partnered closely with quality control teams to identify areas where improvements could be made within production processes.
- Manually set up machinery, lathes, and grinders.
- Ensured consistent high-quality output by conducting thorough inspections using various gauging techniques.
Assembler
Merrick Machine Company
10.1993 - 05.1996
- Responsible for complete assembly of pre-hung wood door machines including performance testing.
- Increased production efficiency by assembling components quickly and accurately.
- Reduced customer lead times by 75% in first year.
- Enhanced workplace safety by maintaining a clean and organized work area at all times.
- Maintained high-quality standards with thorough inspections of assembled parts.
Education
No Degree - Math And Statistics
University of Nebraska At Kearney
Kearney, NENo Degree - Math And Statistics
Hastings College
Hastings, NEHigh School Diploma -
Wood River Rural High
Wood River, NE05-1988
Skills
- Certified Quality Auditor - ASQ
- Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence - ASQ
- 20 years of Infor Syteline ERP use
- 10 years of Management experience
- Microsoft Office
- RCA/Continuous Improvement
- Corrective/Preventative Actions
- Quality/Production Planning
- ISO 9001 Regulatory compliance
- Understanding of Mfg Processes including equipment capacity, capabilities and maintenance requirements
Certification
Certified Quality Auditor - ASQ
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence - ASQ
Timeline
Quality Manager
Standard Iron & Wireworks
10.2014 - Current
Manufacturing Engineer
Standard Iron & Wireworks
02.2011 - 10.2014
Programmer
Standard Iron & Wireworks
02.2005 - 02.2011
CNC Machinist
Pentair Water
05.1998 - 02.2005
CNC Machinist
Case New Holland - CNH
05.1996 - 05.1998
Assembler
Merrick Machine Company
10.1993 - 05.1996
Certified Quality Auditor - ASQ
Certified Manager of Quality/Organizational Excellence - ASQ
No Degree - Math And Statistics
University of Nebraska At Kearney
No Degree - Math And Statistics
Hastings College
High School Diploma -
Wood River Rural High
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