Brian Hawkins
Powder Coat Supervisor
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Results-driven Project Logistics & Manufacturing Leader with 18+ years of experience in high-volume automotive production environments, including Honda Manufacturing of Alabama. Proven ability to coordinate logistics, manage inventory flow, and support production demands across multiple departments. Demonstrated success leading cross-functional teams, optimizing manpower utilization, and maintaining production continuity in fast-paced environments.
Strong background in supply chain coordination, production scheduling, and Lean manufacturing, with a focus on improving efficiency, reducing downtime, and supporting operational excellence.
Experience
Powder Coat Supervisor - Reamco
(2026-02 - 2026-09)
- Led daily production operations in a high-volume manufacturing environment, ensuring alignment between material flow, manpower, and production targets
- Supervised and directed workforce activities, optimizing staffing levels to meet production demands and deadlines
- Coordinated with logistics and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of materials and reduce production delays
- Identified operational gaps and implemented process improvements to enhance efficiency and consistency
- Monitored production KPIs, including output, downtime, and quality metrics, to drive performance improvements
- Enforced safety standards and ensured compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements
Maintenance / Operations Support - United States Postal Service
(2023-11 - 2026-02)
- Coordinated fleet logistics operations, including scheduling repairs, managing replacement vehicles, and tracking equipment availability
- Supported operational planning to ensure continuous service readiness and minimize disruptions
- Served as acting Lead Mechanic, assisting with oversight of daily maintenance operations and workforce coordination
- Maintained OSHA and LOTO compliance, ensuring safe work practices across maintenance operations
- Reduced downtime through proactive maintenance scheduling and effective coordination of repair activities
- Utilized maintenance tracking systems to monitor asset performance, repair timelines, and operational readiness
Inventory Lead / Team Manager - Honda Manufacturing of Alabama
- Managed end-to-end inventory flow and logistics coordination to support high-volume automotive production operations
- Coordinated multi-department production and logistics demands, balancing material availability, manpower, and line capacity
- Maintained ~90–95% production output during environmental and operational disruptions by dynamically reallocating manpower and adjusting logistics strategies
- Led cross-functional teams across production, logistics, and maintenance to ensure smooth workflow and minimize downtime
- Resolved supply chain constraints, material shortages, and process inefficiencies to prevent line stoppages
- Analyzed production, inventory, and manpower data to optimize resource allocation and improve operational performance
- Applied Lean manufacturing principles (5S, Kaizen, continuous improvement) to streamline processes and reduce waste
- Developed advanced Excel tracking systems to improve inventory accuracy, reporting, and decision-making visibility
- Utilized manufacturing and inventory systems (MES) to track production flow, material movement, and performance metrics
- Coordinated production adjustments based on changing demand, capacity limitations, and external factors (including weather-related disruptions)
- Leadership Roles at Honda
- Line 1 Delivery Lead (1 year): Directed delivery and logistics operations for a primary production line; implemented countermeasures for manpower, process, and equipment issues to maintain production flow and meet delivery targets
- Team Manager – Suspension & Dress Line
- Team Manager – Exterior Line 1
- Team Manager – Repair Operations
- Shift Lead – Frame Assembly Line 1 (1 year)
- Repair Lead / Line-Off Lead – Frame Assembly Line 1 (1 year)
- Process Relief – Team Coordinator (Shipping/Receiving, Weld Dept., 2004–2009)
Education
Advanced Diploma - Sylacauga High School
Coursework Toward Continuing Education - Relevant Coursework: Manufacturing Processes & Production Systems; Supply Chain & Logistics; Industrial Maintenance & Operations; Business & Organizational Lead - Central Alabama Community College
