Bradley Johnson is the go-to person when there is a quality issue. Because of his accomplishments and contributions, he is on the path to becoming a good leader. Bradley absolutely loves the heat treating industry and the science behind it all. His career in the heat treating industry began as a load builder and load unloader. After just two weeks at Bodycote, Bradley was promoted to furnace operator. In operations, he worked as a BQI furnace operator as well as a phosphate operator.

Three months after that, he transitioned to the maintenance department as a technician, where he gained an enormous amount of knowledge. After three years he was ready for change, and transitioned into the quality department, where he found his niche. Bradley wanted to learn everything he could on a deeper and higher level. Bradley has full understanding of the heat treat process and champions the performance of both System Accuracy Tests (SATs) and Temperature Uniformity Surveys (TUS). Both are key parts of state-of-the-art heat treatment operations.

Bradley is currently enrolled at Morehead State University, studying for a BS in Engineering & Technology Management. This fall semester 2023, he will graduate with an associate of arts degree. Bradley holds three certifications from American Society of Quality (ASQ): Certified Quality Engineer, Certified Quality Auditor, and Certified Six Sigma Green Belt.

One of the most significant accomplishments has been his involvement in completing the implementation of an electronic real time visual job board tracking system that improves visibility in processes and quickly removes roadblocks to productivity. This project yielded successful results at the batch IQ line, and Bradley is currently a key player in implementing it throughout the entire facility. At the batch IQ line, the job board has made a great impression on the employees as well as the local management team and the executive management. The visual management aspect of the board aids in tracking workstation efficiency.

Nominated by: Bodycote