Frederick D. Brady

Massillon, OH *****

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Program Manager / Quality Manager

Execute project and programs per plan with quality focus

Highly motivated and results-focused business professional with accomplishments in developing new business processes and directing teams to achieve objectives and financial goals. Build and maintain strong customer relationships. Team player and manage others in cross-functional areas and cultures abroad through all levels of organization.

Areas of Expertise:

Plant Management

Employee Development

Conflict Resolution

Customer Relations

Leading Cross-Functional Teams Abroad

Contract Negotiations

Program Management

Project Management

Quality Management

Supplier Quality Development

Nondestructive Testing

Six Sigma & Lean Methodologies

Auditing

Root Cause Investigation

Professional Experience

THE TIMKEN COMPANY, Canton, OH

Program/Quality Manager, Wind Energy 2012 – Dec 2015

Managed application engineering projects for Wind Energy Business Unit. Handled customer complaints and conducted root cause analysis for all wind energy plants and suppliers globally. Oversaw processes supporting design, development, modification, and maintenance of new and existing processes. Administered global plant compliance to corporate standards. Developed and tracked quality metrics for all wind-energy plants. Directed business quality planning process utilized for product sold into critical applications. Conducted contract reviews of customer requirements during planning phase of new product launches.

Achieved incremental revenues of $20M+ by leading development of programs and processes for new product introduction into Wind Energy Business Unit.

Developed corporate procedures for new manufacturing and supply chain processes for Large and Ultra Large Bearings, improving quality and standard work practices.

Reduced cost averaging $0.8 – $1.0M per project by driving high-impact cost savings initiatives across multiple wind-energy application platforms.

Ensured timely implementation of new processes for bearing applications by collaborating with Purchasing, Quality Advancement, Manufacturing Advancement, Technology, Design Engineering, and Application Engineering departments.

Identified design and manufacturing risks and established controls, preventing and detecting root causes of risks throughout design, planning, and manufacturing stages.

Project Manager, Purchasing Excellence Center, Corporate Purchasing 2008 – 2012

Oversaw high-impact continuous improvement and growth projects. Coordinated global supply chain of Ultra Large Bearing applications for all wind energy launches in North America, Europe, and Asia, working with internal and external contacts on 3 continents.

Developed project plans with suppliers globally, meeting critical business need timing.

Aided in planning wind energy launches by creating manufacturing resource planning tool.

Led “should cost” initiative on Ultra Large Bearing applications, providing executive team projected suppliers’ cost at all stages of production across 5 major launches with impact in excess of $100M.

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THE TIMKEN COMPANY (Continued)

Project Manager, Supplier Quality Development, Corporate Purchasing 2004 – 2008

Ran supplier risk assessment audits, rapid plant assessments, and supplier approval and qualification.

Maintained top-tier approval status for suppliers by completing 1st article approval and managing supplier development projects and 8D corrective action and resolution within supply chain.

Led new product launch capability pilot studies and production part approval process, resulting in on time, successful quality product launches.

GE ENERGY & ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH CO., Orrville, OH 2001 – 2004

Quality Manager / Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) Coordinator

Managed $50M projects annually and implemented and coordinated GE-EER ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System, supplier approval and qualification, component design, and manufacturing sourcing inspections. Organized health and safety programs, tracking and reporting EHS metrics, training, and compliance issues.

Reduced defects and maximized operational efficiencies by utilizing Six Sigma methodologies.

Decreased cost in business operations through active involvement in Six Sigma digitization efforts by organizing EHS digitization efforts at 2 facilities.

Ensured compliance with regulatory requirements and GE best practices by executing and maintaining policies at 2 facilities.

Additional Relevant Experience

PERMOLD, Medina, OH

Plant Manager

Quality Assurance Manager / Materials Engineer

THOMPSON ALUMINUM CASTINGS, Cleveland, OH

NDT level III Supervisor, Assistant Quality Control Manager

GLITSCHFIELD SERVICES, North Canton, OH

Nondestructive Evaluation Technician RT, PT, MT, UT, VT, ET, LT, CWI

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE, Loring Air Force Base, Presque Isle, ME

Nondestructive Testing Specialist RT, PT, MT, UT, ET

Education

Bachelor of Science (BS), Industrial Technology, University of Southern Maine, Portland, ME

Associate of Science (AS), Metals Technology, Community College of the Air Force, Gunther, AL

Certifications

ASNT Level III Penetrant Testing & Magnetic Particle Testing

Boeing Certified Level III Penetrant & Radiographic Methods

Rolls Royce approved level III Penetrant & Radiographic Methods

Community Service

Habitat for Humanity; Active for Life; United Way

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