Andrew Forsyth

Manufacturing Manager at Houston Radar LLC
  • Claim this Profile
Contact Information
us****@****om
(386) 825-5501
Location
US

Topline Score

Topline score feature will be out soon.

Bio

Generated by
Topline AI

You need to have a working account to view this content.
You need to have a working account to view this content.

Experience

    • United States
    • Truck Transportation
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Manufacturing Manager
      • 2015 - Present

      In this role, I standardize procedures and create processes to accelerate efficiency and accuracy in the build of all kitting and technical component builds-outs. I influence manufacturing and oversee quality standards of all products produced in the facility. - Provide technical expertise and guidance to the team concerning all projects.- Manage, coach, and develop a team of manufacturing professionals including hiring, managing timesheets, and assign overtime as needed to meet project deadlines. - Created and implemented a new customer PO processing management system in AirTable which increased visibility to data and production analysis for the entire company. - Developed a new Kaban system that reduced component kitting and improved inventory management, bin labeling, and location mapping for higher efficiencies. - Passed both the ISO2001:2015 audits and received company certification.

    • Electronics Manufacturing Supervisor
      • 2011 - 2015

      I oversaw quality and team personnel management for the manufacturing department as a supervisor having been promoted from technician. Examined processes and identified process improvement for the supply and manufacturing processes. - Managed a team of four technicians and shipping personnel by providing supervision to manufacturing staff successfully by contributing to work evaluations, training, scheduling, and shipping. - Created and maintained accurate documentation and developed processes to improve effectiveness resulting in cost savings and customer satisfaction. - I developed processes to improve activities of staff engaged in assembly, testing, and inspection of final product. - Generated procedures and collaborated closely with manufacturing partners to maintain and exceed product quality through coaching and reviews.

    • Electronics Technician
      • 2010 - 2011

      In my entry level role at Houston Radar LLC, I packaged and shipped finished products to consumers with detail by performing incoming and outgoing shipping activities at the facility. I was responsible for ensuring accuracy, order completeness, and quality control of goods. I provided engineering support to technicians in Quality Control (QC) to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems. - Created innovative new test equipment to accommodate new product lines by implementing fixtures for test boards. - Led and executed troubleshooting and repair on documented malfunctioning units, reporting, and escalating as needed. - Utilized PCAD to create new Printed Circuit Boards (PCBs) and developed new PCBs to meet customer requirements. - Scheduled and prepared customer shipments with assembly technicians to deliver within the established deadlines. - Responsible for purchasing materials for manufacturing and planned product and component release for growth.

Education

  • Baylor University
    Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical and Computer Engineering
    2005 - 2009

Community

You need to have a working account to view this content. Click here to join now