1. Larry N. Bryant
8124 Tucker Road
Jonesboro, Georgia 30238
586-350-4363
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 - Present
Bridgewater 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 2013
Bridgewater 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 Federaland State standards are met.
• Perform preventative maintenance to minimize breakdowns and maintain a steady flow of
production.
2. • 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, 2004
Tenneco 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 1996
A.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, 1999
Associate of Business Administration & Finance – Davenport University – June 1997