1. Brian Revers
7403 Prairie Hawk Drive S.W.
Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52404
brevers815@gmail.com • 319-560-4215
Skill
Summary
Unique blend of business management, specialized industrial maintenance and manufacturing
including Field Service support and systems commissioning skills.
Career
History
Production Supervisor
Highway Equipment Co. Cedar Rapids, Iowa
• Provided direction and support to production personnel in the assembly of
heavy equipment for agricultural and road maintenance applications.
• Worked closely with materials and scheduling departments to assure timely
delivery of parts and equipment. Responsible for final paint, small and large
work centers, final assembly and quality operations.
• Directed personnel to obtain optimum production and utilization of
resources and equipment, developed performance appraisals and delivered
corrective action as needed.
Production Supervisor
Alpla North America ISBM Iowa City, Iowa
• Supervised, trained and coordinated all tasks of subordinates and ensured all
equipment operated at peak efficiency to meet company assigned goals.
• Generated reports to track plant-wide efficiencies
• Provided training and support for plant wide safety policies and procedures
• Provide direct supervision and support for all production, warehouse,
maintenance, and quality assurance personnel.
Owner/Operator
Music Go Round - Cedar Rapids, IA
• Manage all aspects of operating a multi-store, nationally franchised business
system
• Develop and maintain customer and vendor relationships
• Pursue innovative solutions to meet customer’s needs
• Manage new and used inventory to generate comp sales growth
• Team member hiring, training and development
• Create and implement marketing campaigns to build top of mind awareness.
Apr 2015-Nov 2015
Oct 2012-Apr 2015
Feb. 1996–May 2013
Production Team Lead/Process Technician
American Profol, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Relocated to Halfling, Germany for 6 months to assist start-up team in
expanding global presence of international plastics manufacturer in the
United States
• Installed and operated multiple sheet co-extrusion lines and peripheral
equipment
• Lead production team in the manufacturing of polypropylene film products
• Trained all new personnel in production systems and safety practices
• Maintained and exceeded quality control standards on a daily basis
• Performed routine and unscheduled maintenance on extrusion equipment to
support a 24/7 production schedule
Mar. 1991-Jul. 1996
2. • Assisted Management with production personnel selection, evaluation and
skill development
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Education
Awards and
Memberships
Shift Lead/Assembler
Rockwell Graphic Systems, Cedar Rapids, IA
• Assembled from blue prints double width offset printing presses and
equipment
• Provided installation, acceptance testing support, and post delivery field
service to United States customers
• Developed assembly systems for prototype printing presses
• Served as Assembly Safety Officer
Assembly Technician
Vector Corporation, Marion, IA
• Assembled from blue prints specialized industrial equipment for use in
pharmaceutical, munitions, and other industries, utilizing pneumatic,
hydraulic, robotic, and mechanical systems
• Provided installation support, field service, and government acceptance
testing
• for munitions clients in the United States
• Installed, operated and maintained gas-fired boiler system to support
pharmaceutical equipment operations and clinical trials
AAS Automotive Technology, Kirkwood Community College
ARC Member
Host Home Mentor
Music Go Round Founder’s Award 1997
Music Go Round Most Improved Store 1998
Music Go Round Most Improved Store 2003
National Association of Music Merchants
Winmark Corporation Franchisee Advisory Council
Sept. 1985-Oct. 1990
Sept. 1980-Aug. 1985