Brian K. Humphries
Lexington, SC 29072
Hm. 803-***-**** / Cell 803-***-****
*****.*.*********@*****.***
Data Analysis Specialist with 20 years experience using advanced analytical systems for
statistical analysis and data reporting. Skilled in managing and completing projects
designed toward understanding and using analytical information for improvement.
Excellent background in Statistics, Data management, SQL Server, and other computer
software associated with data analysis.
EXPERIENCE
Statistical Engineer(1996 - 2014) Howmet Dover Casting, Dover, NJ
Responsible for implementing and mentoring process improvement projects throughout the plant.
Developed and maintained plant wide data system that allowed all areas of the facility to receive automated
reports tailored to their needs.
Responsible for statistical analysis of data for process improvement activities that amounted to approximately
$20 million in cost reduction.
Worked as a corporate resource to help other facilities develop data management systems.
Involved in training engineering and management personnel in process improvement methodologies such as
team dynamics, Six Sigma, Red-X, Gage R&R, DOE, and statistical data analysis.
Worked on joint process improvement projects with suppliers and customers as a statistical resource.
Involved in the development of company wide Six Sigma training material.
Worked as a corporate Black Belt to aid other facilities in their process improvement activities.
Process Improvement Facilitator (1993 - 1996) Anchor Glass Container, Cliffwood, NJ
Responsible for implementing and facilitating the continuous improvement activities of the plant.
Involved in training all levels of plant personnel in PC usage and process improvement methodologies such as
team dynamics, problem solving techniques, control chart theory, data collection, and data analysis.
Facilitated established teams in all areas of the process on improvement projects.
Managed the plant wide production counting and laser measurement systems.
Performed statistical analysis of data for plant and customer use.
Directed Plant Staff on implementation of company wide TQM program and plant Supplier Certification
program.
Coordinated the development of plant wide Standard Operating Procedures for all processes.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
MS Food Engineering, Univ. of GA, Athens, GA 1986
Thesis: Rheological Properties of Modified Pectin Gels.
BS Food Technology, Univ. of GA, Athens, GA 1984
AA Mathematics, Abraham Baldwin College, Tifton, GA 1981
Additional training completed: GMP, Six Sigma Balck Belt(GE), Statistical Engineering (Shainin), Custom
Metallurgy for the Non-Metallurgist (ASM), Statistical Variation (Wheeler), Advance Facilitator Training,
Train the Trainer, Kepner-Tregoe Problem Solving, Managing Personal Growth, and Work Place Diversity.
COMPUTER AND SOFTWARE EXPERIENCE
PC software - MS Office, SAS, SQL Server, Stat Graphics, Minitab, Visual Basic, and MS Access.