Brian F Bennett

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CAREER SUMMARY

Completing the MBA program has given me the ability to utilize over fourteen years of manufacturing experience to drive solutions in Operations Management, Business Development, and Business Strategies. I have worked in multiple engineering disciplines, including manufacturing, quality, process, and project engineering, as well as operations management, product management, supply chain management, and customer support to realize corporate goals. I am an aggressive, fast learner with the innate ability to understand technically complex problems and then develop, execute, and coordinate a successful project plan.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

NCR Corporation Reno, NV January ’15 - Present

NCR is a technology company providing products & services enabling businesses to connect, interact, and transact with customers with a wide product offering that includes ATM & financial services software, point-of-sale devices, self-service kiosks, and software applications

Operations Manager

P&L responsibility for depot operations in Reno, NV and Houten, the Netherlands

Plan, direct, and coordinate the production activities for configuring telecomm equipment including Order Entry, Processing, Staging, and Shipping

Lead a team of 100+ employees

Pentair Valves & Controls (Tyco Flow Control) Reno, NV September ’11 – January ‘15

Pentair’s Valves & Controls business is a leading global manufacturer and marketer of valves and controls, water and environmental systems, and thermal control solutions for vital industries

Materials Manager

Manage all aspects of Material in and out of the manufacturing site including the Planning, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Shipping/Logistics departments with 20+ direct reports

Conduct Supplier audits to ensure process and quality control systems are properly implemented

Responsible for all Sourcing and Vendor Management initiatives including rapid renegotiations resulting in a minimum 5% year over year cost reduction

Prepare and report on Plant Metrics to Executive (Corporate) OPS Management in Minneapolis

Implemented and manage a plant-wide Supermarket/Tugger Material delivery and KanBan replenishment system using a Plan For Every Part (PFEP) database to determine proper inventory levels and reorder points

Operational Excellence (OPEX) Manager

Business Change Manager for SAP implementation

Implemented LEAN techniques including 5S, Flow, SMED, and FIFO

Sourcing manager for cost saving initiatives totaling $3.6M (8% of total spend)

Server Technology Incorporated Reno, NV February ‘09- September ‘11

Server Technology manufactures intelligent power distribution units for data centers around the world

Supply Chain Manager

Charged with realizing corporate operating expense reduction opportunities through Best Cost Country (BCC) sourcing initiatives

Responsible for global sourcing procurement efforts through second and third tier supplier management including process audits, price negotiations, and Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis

Technical Support Manager

Responsible for all domestic and international post-sales product support and customer interaction including product installation, customer phone support and issue resolution, warranty fulfillment and product repairs, and service contract negotiations

Managed four direct reports (Senior Technical Support Specialists, Network Engineer, Admin Assistant)

Quality Engineer

Quality Team lead responsible for outsourcing production to a new BCC Contract Manufacturer (CM) – this integration into the supply chain required extensive auditing of the CM's quality initiatives and practices to ensure compatibility with corporate goals and initiatives

Implemented CM manufacturing including process documentation, inspection criteria, work instructions, and second/third tier supplier quality management.

Developed and implemented the first company-wide and work center specific Quality Control System

International Game Technology Reno, NV April ’03 - January ‘09

IGT is a Reno, Nevada manufacturing facility specializing in slot machines and other gaming products

Product Management

Managed technical and operative requirements for multiple product lines totaling over $350M in recurring revenue including presenting detailed sales presentations to existing and prospective customers

Responsible for entire product lifecycle: conception, design, implementation, sustenance, and obsolescence

Project Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer

Responsible for all machinery/equipment including capital equipment procurement and maintenance

Reviewed new projects and amended product designs and internal processes to improve company efficiency for both the short and long term success of the product lifecycle through delivery

Stihl Incorporated, Virginia Beach, VA January ‘02 – April ‘03

Stihl manufactures chain saws and other handheld power equipment including trimmers and blowers

Project Engineer/Manufacturing Engineer

Howmet Corporation, Hampton, VA May ‘00 – January ‘02

Howmet is a wholly owned division of Alcoa, principally manufacturing internal gas turbine blades

Manufacturing Engineer

EDUCATION

Master of Business Administration (MBA), 2009

University of Nevada, Reno, NV

BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology, 1999

Old Dominion University, Norfolk, VA

CERTIFICATIONS

LEAN Leader, 2012, Tyco International, Princeton, NJ

Six Sigma Black Belt, 2011, Tyco International, Princeton, NJ

ISO 9001:2008 Lead Auditor Training (RABQSA Certified), 2009, American Society of Quality (ASQ), San Diego, CA

Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), 2009, American Society of Quality (ASQ), San Diego, CA

Root Cause Analysis, 2009, American Society of Quality (ASQ), Las Vegas, NV

Six Sigma Green Belt, 2007, Harrington Institute, Reno, NV

Toyota Production System, 2000, Howmet Corporation, Hampton, VA

SOFTWARE PROFIENCY

MS Office Suite, AutoCAD, Solid Works, SAP (ERP), Omnify (PLM), Vantage (MRP), SalesForce (CRM)

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