Brandon J. Housh
Cowden
Summary
Detail-oriented Quality Assurance Professional with extensive experience in maintaining product and process integrity. Proficient in quality control methodologies, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives. Recognized for strong problem-solving skills and effective communication, driving team collaboration to achieve high standards and deliver results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Maintenance Lead
Archer Daniels Midland Company, Spiral Division
06.2023 - Current
- Ensured operational efficiency by managing preventive and predictive maintenance systems.
- Led root-cause analysis to address maintenance failures and implement corrective actions.
- Analyzed maintenance metrics to enhance reliability and performance outcomes.
- Coordinated maintenance schedules to align with production timelines effectively.
- Documented all maintenance activities using a Computerized Maintenance Management System.
Senior Production Support
Archer Daniels Midland Company, Spiral Division
05.2020 - 06.2023
- Acted as the escalation point for complex technical issues, performing root cause analysis and implementing permanent fixes.
- Provided guidance, technical oversight, and training to junior staff.
- Assisted in identifying opportunities to enhance application performance, efficiency, and production processes.
- Tracked and maintained employee production goals and goal rates, along with generating necessary reports for leadership.
Technician I
Archer Daniels Midland Company
12.2014 - 05.2020
- Advanced through ranks from apprentice to Tech 5, then Tech 4, Tech 3, and Tech 2, achieving current Tech I position within three years
- Operated machinery in production processes to maintain workflow efficiency.
- Fabricate spiral filters starting with raw materials through to end product
- Experienced in pneumatic systems and operations.
- Experienced in electrical wiring and maintenance.
- Experienced in Quality Control.
- Experienced in shipping and receiving.
- Experience and knowledge of filtration in ADM processes.
- Experienced in Excel
- Member of Safety Committee
Education
Applied Sciences
Richland Community College
Decatur, Illinois, ILSkills
- Pneumatic system repairs
- Scheduling and planning
- Inventory monitoring
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Skilled maintenance and repair
- Attention to detail
- Analytical and critical thinking
- Computerized maintenance management system
Timeline
Maintenance Lead
Archer Daniels Midland Company, Spiral Division
06.2023 - Current
Senior Production Support
Archer Daniels Midland Company, Spiral Division
05.2020 - 06.2023
Technician I
Archer Daniels Midland Company
12.2014 - 05.2020
Applied Sciences
Richland Community College