Fred Brown

Fred Brown is a seasoned quality assurance professional with extensive experience in management and engineering roles. Currently serving as a Senior Quality Engineer at Automated Packaging Systems since July 2014, Fred is actively involved in Quality Assurance, Lean Manufacturing, and Account Representation. Prior experience includes positions as a Quality Engineer at Shiloh Industries and Quality Supervisor at MTD Products, where responsibilities encompassed supervising quality staff, training, pre-production quality planning, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. Earlier in Fred's career, roles as Operations Manager at Manufacturer's Capital and Plant Manager at Teknor Apex Company demonstrated strong leadership capabilities, overseeing various personnel, budgeting, and production scheduling. Fred holds multiple certifications in management and supervision from Kent State University and The University of Akron, alongside a certification in Industrial Mechanics from Medina County Career Center.