Brandi Crouse

Fort Wayne, Indiana ***** 260-***-**** ad3i1w@r.postjobfree.com

Professional Summary

Manufacturing management professional offers 30 years of experience in demanding fast-paced environments. Proven ability to exceed productivity, quality, cost, and safety metrics while demonstrating effective leadership qualities. Vast knowledge of manufacturing processes ranging from vehicle assembly to food production, and most recently surgical instruments and implants. Emphasis on continuous improvement and team member development through coaching, correction, planning, and team building.

Skills

Building Effective Teams

Develop Direct Reports

Managerial Courage

Cost Control

Drive for Results

Integrity and Trust

Problem Solving

UAW Negotiations

Operations Management

Decision-Making Capabilities

Performance Metrics Analysis

Adaptability and Flexibility

Cost Reduction Strategies

Process Optimization Techniques

Change Management Proficiency

Root Cause Analysis

Conflict Resolution Competencies

Lean Manufacturing Expertise

Decision Making Capabilities

Problem Solving Aptitude

Workflow Standardization Techniques

Continuous Improvement Implementation

Strategic Planning Abilities

Training and Development Experience

Cross-functional Team Leadership

Organizational Skills

Effective Communication Abilities

Performance Tracking

Relationship Building

Negotiating

Multi-Plant Experience

Staff Management

Work History

Packaging / Value Stream Manager, 01/2022 - 01/2024

Zimmer Biomet - Medical Device Manufacturing Facility

Managed five (5) shift department that ran critical equipment 24/7 for 18 months

Managed team of 350 Team Members in this department at highest employment

Team Member Engagement Committee driving overall plant scoring 17 points from prior year

Morale initiatives I created and implemented in my facility - contributor to ZB being listed as Best Preferred Place to Work in 2023

Employee development leading to promotional opportunities for those employees

Increased department efficiency by 15% in 2023 with complex clean, assembly, packaging of products

Scrap reduction procedure improvements (typical month of scrap $300K and down to under $190K in last 3 months respectively)

Improved WIP flow and reduction of inventory DOH between my hire date and exit date (average at beginning was almost two weeks on hand; current state many work centers were under two days)

Packaging department averaged over one third of the plant sales (average of $220,000 per day)

Overtime Reduction glidepath (started at 45% mandated overtime; current state 6%)

Cost of supplies reduced in department overall

Followed clear SOP and Work Instruction guidelines in an FDA monitored facility / Standard Work implementation by me for my team members

CAPA and IE process experience of root cause identification and correction to processes as needed

Managed headcount as volumes increased in facility and I was able to reduce as I improved flow

Cross functional collaboration with multiple groups (Engineering, Environmental, Quality)

KPI / daily metric review of department throughput, quality, cost, delivery, and morale.

Production Business Manager / Materials Business Manager, 01/2015 - 01/2022

General Motors

Maintain performance rating of "Exceeds leadership behaviors"

Support safe work environment through coaching and implementation of safety policies and procedures

Communicate with Quality and Design engineers concerning product changes

Facilitate and implement changes to K2XX product for 2017 / 2018 model years

Evaluate product and process changes for continuous improvement opportunities

Support production during pilot builds on all three shifts

Coordinate daily manpower of multiple departments

Effective management of cost budgets including scrap, overtime and glove allotments

Assist with the development of new Group Leaders through mentoring and coaching

Support equipment uptime, throughput enhancements, and quality assurance.

Production Business Manager - General Assembly / K2 Launch Coordinator, 01/2011 - 01/2015

General Motors

Acquired performance rating of "Exceeds leadership behaviors"

Manage, train and coach K2XX Launch Team for all General Assembly in 2016-2017 model years

Salary Safety and Quality Star Representative

Managed all assembly lines throughout General Assembly area (Trim, Chassis and Final)

Coordinated daily operations required to achieve SPQRCE results

Proficient in GMS requirements, implementation

Supported equipment uptime, throughput enhancements, and quality assurance

Performed waste elimination activities to achieve plant productivity objectives

Subject matter expert for Scalable Error Proofing applications

Negotiated and administrated local and national agreement; and process grievances

Proficient in GM internal systems (Andon, Global System Inspection Process, Cimplicity, GEPICs, SAP)

Promoted Standardized Work through application of Global Manufacturing System (Business Plan Deployment, Problem Solving).

Production/Packaging Supervisor, 01/2008 - 01/2010

Red Gold - Food Manufacturing Facility

Manage OEE on all production lines

Support safe work environment through employee training on safety policies and procedures

Conduct daily team meetings with shift employees

Perform annual evaluations on employees and provided feedback for continued improvement

Exceed production requirements and met internal and external customer needs

Implement labor reduction resulting in $20,000 in yearly labor costs

Utilize Lean Manufacturing strategies to reduce downtime on can labeler machine by 75% in 6 months.

Plant Team Manager /Superintendent, 01/2005 - 01/2008

NYX Fort Wayne, LLC

Manage all operational functions as shift lead on 2nd shift

Schedule 22 presses while coordinating material and mold changes

Assist management in meeting daily and monthly goals

Perform scrap rate reviews and cell audits

Review employee performance yearly and resolve employee issues

Achieve metrics in plant standard rates and cycle times.

Team Leader and Process Technician, 01/1999 - 01/2004

Buckhorn

Promoted to team leader within 8 months

Met production requirements daily

Cross-trained with other areas for multi-functionality.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Organizational Leadership

Northeastern University - Boston, Massachusetts

Associate of Science in Business

Indiana Wesleyan University - Fort Wayne, Indiana

Affiliations

Professional Managers Network

Women in Manufacturing

Professional Development

Green Belt - Purdue University

Lean Manufacturing

Global Manufacturing Systems

Conflict Resolution

Leadership training / Yeager Training

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