Brian Ward Email & Phone Number

Nordam Interiors & Structures Division 6910 N. Whirlpool Dr. Tulsa, Ok 74117

Owasso, Ok

Continuous Improvement Technician 2014-2016• Develop training materials for new hires and tenured employees, including manuals, visual aid posters, and videos.• Evaluate effectiveness of current or future logistical processes• Provide information for effective, efficient support of product, equipment, and manufacturing• Identify cost-reduction or process-improvement logistic opportunities• Develop specifications for equipment, tools, facility layouts, or material-handling systems• Identify and develop standard operating procedures to streamline operating processes• Interview key staff or tour facilities to identify efficiency-improvement, cost-reduction, or service-delivery opportunities• Analyze data and information• Document and record information• Evaluate information to determine compliance with standards• Provide consultation and advice to others within the company• Experience with: Desktop computers, Digital cameras, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office software, Microsoft Word, Multi-line telephone systemsCoordinator of Special Projects 2013-2014• Served as the project manager for several “Special Project” initiatives• Analyze and document information • Develop work instruction & training manuals, uniform documents throughout the company• Perform job safety analysis and improvement• Create value stream maps using Smart Draw software• Utilize “Root Cause Analysis” fundamentals to evaluate processes• Reduce manufacturing costs through identifying and correcting nonconforming material Assembly Line Supervisor 2007-2013• Supervise and provide leadership• Increase line productivity Assembly Technician / Machine Operator 1996-2007• Consistently exceeds expectations for production quota in each of the following positions: assembly & oven operator, CNC machine operator, finish honing machine operator, hardware installation tech, shot peening machine operator, quality assurance tech, inventory tech, receiving inspection and forklift driver.