Larry N. Bryant 8124 Tucker Road

Jonesboro, Georgia 30238586-350-4363

Larrybryant56@gmail.com

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS:

Instructed Plant employees on 5S certification Over 10 years of experience in training and mentoring employees Over 10 years of experience in Quality Control and ISO procedures, registrations and

audits.

PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE:

Results-driven Supervisor experienced in logistics, quality control, quality assurance, and production inventory management with over 15 years of experience in mentoring/training, evaluating and developing team members. Demonstrated expertise in reducing costs, increasing revenues and minimizing employee turnover.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Quality Trainer May 2013 - PresentBridgewater Interiors LLC/Johnson Controls - Warren, MI

• Conducted and documented daily workplace walks; inspected product quality; observed for unsafe acts and unsafe conditions; and resolved workers safety concerns problems.

• Directed manufacturing processes including inventory and material planning.• Reviewed all work performed by employees for completion and accuracy.• Identified and implemented work measures to improve work methods, products, productivity,

safety, and quality of products.• Participated in plant training programs recommended by the Plant Manager.• Assisted in coordinating machine repairs with the maintenance staff.• Promoted team work within and across the departments.• Maintained a high standard of professional knowledge, ethics and practices when dealing with

customers, suppliers, peers, subordinates, supervisors and other key stakeholders of the company.• Reviewed and coordinated preparation of inspection reports and records,• Trained and mentored onsite and out of state employees.

Lead Quality Inspector April, 2004 – May 2013Bridgewater Interiors LLC/Johnson Controls - Warren, MI

• Reviewed and coordinated preparation of inspection reports and records• Training and mentoring of onsite and out of state employees.• Monitored production quality and quantities to ensure that Federal and State standards are met.• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize breakdowns and maintain a steady flow of

production.

• Responsible for the repair, troubleshooting and maintenance of industrial robots • Analyze product shortages and identify trends and other related issues. • Participated in focus groups of technical task forces to investigate trouble areas and provide

recommendations for corrective actions. • Heavily involved with new product design, building and implementation. • Performed inventory analysis including monitoring supply levels to determine needs. • Received and inspected materials, components, parts, logs and recorded data related to the

production floor.• Responsible for preparing and analyzing production reports.• Incorporated safe work procedures into day to day operations in and around the facility.

Transfer Trucker November 1996 - April, 2004Tenneco Packaging - Plymouth, Michigan

• Transferred supplies from inventory to various production stations. • Performed inventory tracking, reordering and distribution of supplies. • Assisted in developing quality guidelines, quality assurance and maintaining production levels set

by management. • Reported quality concerns to Plant Manager and relevant staff. • Implemented, maintained, and supported all company policies and procedures, including safety

programs and good housekeeping practices.• Conducted weekly production/safety meetings with departmental personnel.• Communicated with necessary supervision to avoid problems between shift changes.• Improved career skills by enrolling in seminars, technical courses, and related college courses.

Press Operator/Metal Finisher September 1994 - January 1996A.G.S. Metal Systems - Sterling Heights, Michigan

• Operated manufacturing equipment, specifically various press machines, used to create various production parts

• Responsible for removal and storage of finished goods from the assembly line • Cross trained on various manufacturing functions and covered co-workers during break time.• Trained and developed new employees in technical and professional areas

EDUCATION:

Masters Business Administration – Walsh College of Business – Currently Enrolled Bachelor of Business Administration– Davenport University – June, 1999Associate of Business Administration & Finance – Davenport University – June 1997