TIMOTHY BRANTON

**** **** ***** **** - ************, FL

act7v1@r.postjobfree.com – 904-***-****

An experienced, results-oriented professional in manufacturing operations, including lean manufacturing processes, Kaizen and Kan Ban events, waste reduction, inventory optimization, and personnel management. Proven track record of building and motivating teams using a hands-on managerial style. Highly proficient in implementing process improvements and instituting best engineering practices. Dedicated to providing a safe and productive work environment, while developing key personnel in a team first environment. WORK EXPERIENCE

Saft America, Inc. Jacksonville, FL August 2011 - March 2016 Production Manager – Responsible for all aspects of functional operation and delivery in several department areas involved in the production of lithium ion batteries. Aspects of functional operations entailed safety, quality, scheduling, daily production reporting, scrap reduction projects, manpower allocation, 6S, OEE, training and coaching employees. Manufacturing departments within the facility included Dry Room (Electrode Manufacturing -composed of Mixing, Coating, Slitting, Calendering, and Vacuum Drying), and Module and Battery Assembly.

Key Results-

Dry Room:

Tripled production quantities while converting 90 employees to 24/7 operation from 2 shift model

Improved 6s audit scores

Module and Battery Assembly:

Using enhanced efficiency improvements, set several production records for number of containers made

Improvement of 6s level in the area

Cell Assembly:

Improved scrap levels by over 80%

Set several production records

Automated daily production forms to electronic versions

Improvement of 6s level in the area

Electrode Manufacturing:

Successful startup on Anode and Cathode coating lines

Implementation of slitting and calendaring operations

Improved yields by over 200%

Enerdel Indianapolis, IN September 2010 - March 2011 Process Engineer - Responsible for start-up of new Anode coating line for Lithium Ion Batteries including; initial machine setup, coating trials, product evaluation, solvent recovery system function and process troubleshooting. Provided data collection and analysis for quality control and parameters. Wrote and implemented process procedures and workflow instructions for Coating Operations including production and safety. Key Results-

Successful completion of Anode coating line implementation. SONY Corporation Dothan, AL March 1982 - August 2010 Sr. Chief Engineer/Staff Engineer Process Engineering Group - Responsible for support of Coated Media and Advanced Metal Evaporated Tape Media for qualification of new materials and processes related to cost down and yield improvements, including development and writing of technical reports and formal approval submissions. Conducted safety inspections and quality audits of all plant areas. ISO 9001/14001 coordinator for our group. Key Results-

Replacement of several raw materials such as magnetic powder, binders, curing agents, additives, lubricants and basefilm resulting in significant savings and quality improvements.

Introduction of new tape formulations and projects resulting in cost savings and yield improvements.

Writing and updating purchasing specs, product specs, and production specs for over 100 key materials and products.

General Manager- Engineering & Development Group

January 1996- January 1997 & January 1999- March 2002 Responsible for the Chemical Lab and Engineering & Development Groups to include; Evaluations and projects related to material replacement and improved processes. Troubleshooting related to product problems and quality. Evaluation of customer returns to identify root cause of tape defects. Hired, trained, coached, supervised and evaluated staff members.

Key Results-

Coordinated Raw Material and Basefilm Committees to achieve maximum cost down and provide feedback to vendors related to quality issues. General Manager- Coated Media Jumbo Roll Department January 1997 to January 1999

Responsible for production of VHS, Audio, 8mm, and MFD products for Coating and Calendering. Key Results-

Introduced metal coating to the production facility allowed for production of products such as 8mm, DDS, LTO, and Digital Betacam products.

Shifted from analog to digital products

Increased coater output by 20% in order to achieve increased sales demand for VHS and audio products.

Chemical Lab Supervisor / Assistant Manager

March 1983- January 1996

Responsible for management of Chemical Laboratory and added Engineering & Development activities. Additionally had oversight of evaluation and procurement of all laboratory equipment such as; Field Emission, SEM, FT-IR Microscope, UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, 3D Surface Analyzer, Scanning Probe Microscope, DSC/TGA/DMA, Instron Tensile Tester, Physical Rheometer

Key Results-

Managed Japanese Engineering staff projects for continuous improvement, new product introduction, defect troubleshooting, and, AME R&D for lubricants and corrosion inhibitors

Supervised Chemical Lab technicians including budgeting for expenses and capital projects

Key member of Raw Material and Basefilm Committees Chemical Lab Technician

March 1982- March 1983

Performed analytical testing on raw materials, paints, solvents, and other samples using a variety of analytical Equipment (GC, LC, AA, IR, Moisture meters, pH meters, viscometers, particle size analyzers, and Surface analyzers).

EDUCATION

Electronics and Math

WALLACE COMMUNITY COLLEGE - Dothan, AL 1981 to 1982 Bachelor of Science in Biology

UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA - Tuscaloosa, AL 1980

ADDITIONAL SKILLS

- Six Sigma Black Belt

- Experienced in Lithium Ion Battery Coating including machine startup, evaluation, and solvent recovery system

- ISO 9001 and 14001, Mini Tab Statistical software, and DOE.

- Certified Quality Instructor

- Evaluation and qualification of new materials/vendors and process optimizations

- Quality and Safety inspections

- Management and training of staff ranging from 25-100 personnel

- Production reporting using MFGPRO

- Knowledgeable in Microsoft Office software

- Knowledgeable in Kronos time keeping software

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