Brian — Operations Manager

& Compentancies: Production Management " Team Leadership and Coaching " Technical Innovations " Continuous Process Improvements " Solution Delivery " Quality Assurance " Automotive Production Proprietary Systems " Production Variances " Customer Specifications " Inventory Management " Performance Management " Production Auditing " Defect and Machine Repair " Project Management " Complex Problem Resolution " Safety Management and Improvement " MS SQL Server Management Studio " Java " HTML " CSS " SQL " MS Visio " Parrallels Virtual Studio " Eclipse Java Developer " Adobe Creative Cloud Studio " MS Excel " MS Office " MS Access PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE PENUMBRA, INCORPORATED 07/2019-Current Production Supervisor Responsible for the productivity, safety, and quality of a high-tech biomedical catheter. Leads continuous improvement projects and training of the manufacturing personnel. Manages risk mitigation activites, along with product delivery, inventory analysis, and metric analysis. Applied training and coaching methodologies to safety, quality, and manufacturing processes. Developed training and development plans for manufacturing associates Maintained a standardized gMP training documents Train and maintain staff to gDP Performed audits of training objectives and process SOPs Interview and hire potential candidates Develop and create manufacturing build plans for the department ATCO INDUSTRIES - Fremont, CA 3/2019 to 6/2019 Operations Manager Supervised and built teams at multiple client sites focused on the process of problem resolution. These resolution tasks included sorting inspections, material rework and repair, and quality inspection with the goal of delivering these services using the quickest, most efficient methods, along with auditing of standardized work processes and safety practices. BUSINESS BLENDER - Palo Alto, CA 2018 to 3/2019 Project Manager/ Consultant Brian Conducted industry-specific research of autononmous and preventative maintenance technologies within the automotive industry. Facilitated client interaction and project schedule creation using domain expertise gained from the automotive industry. GENERAL MOTORS - Lansing, MI 2012 to 5/2018 Team Leader Oversee world-class automobile production line utilizing cutting edge technologies with direct oversight for manpower, tooling, resource allocation, safety, and equipment. Successfully manage workforce for the production of 250 to 300 cars daily. Implement continuous process improvements related to quality assurance, tool utilization, and forecasting fluctuations within internal policies and procedures. Identify manufacturing defects and execute repair requirements and maintenance throughout line as needed. Drive cross-functional collaboration and lead interdepartmental communications when implementing process changes and new product introductions. Work closely with union and lead, motivate, and train team to enhance production and maximize efficiencies. Notable Achievements: Continuously drive process improvements with innovative methods and resources; evaluate assembly and production needs 4X annually and implement change throughout workforce to effectively optimize production. Identified key defect within 2019 model year automobile; communicated with multiple departments to correct and reduced post-production expenses by correcting defect during production. Facilitated entire team training consisting of 50+ assemblers and 4-5 team leaders with minimal production downtime; implemented cross-training modules and educated teams on all aspects of jobs. Manage employee performance and maintain metrics on each employee detailing level of knowledge, skills, and training; developed goal attainment board to ensure team goals are tracked, audited, and aligned with company. DENSO MANUFACTURING OF MICHIGAN - Battle Creek, MI 1991 to 2011 Machine Technician Crane Operator Production Assembly Progressive success throughout tenure leading to an integral role as Machine Technician. Initially hired to assemble automotive components within fast-paced environments followed by heavy duty crane operation for the manufacture of automotive condensers. Based on success and skill level, promoted to Machine Technician to facilitate the improvement of quality and tools on a daily basis. Continuously implemented innovative processes during machine and tool repair that enhanced productivity. Liaised between production, Journeyman Repair, and Engineering team.