Supply Chain Quality Control

BRENT C. GIBSON

Email: ******@*****.*** Mobile: 615-***-**** Nashville, Tennessee

TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL

15+ Years of Diverse and Successful Technical Management Experience 20+ Years of Medical Device and Aerospace Industry Experience Key Highlights:

Solution-oriented and versatile technical management professional with a proven track record in aerospace and medical device manufacturing, and field operations. Recognized for implementing innovative programs, cross-training initiatives, and maintaining high-quality standards to drive productivity. Adept in leading teams, fostering growth, and achieving corporate goals.

Core Competencies:

● New Product Development

● Manufacturing Operations/Supply Chain/Logistics Management

● Continuous Improvement (DMAIC/5S/Kaizen/Lean)

● Personnel Management

● Quality Control (ISO 14001/13485/9001)

● Motivational Training

● Team Building

● Problem Resolution

● Strategic Development

● SQDC (Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost)

Professional Experience:

MANUFACTURING MANAGER

Schneider Electric-Smyrna, TN 11/2023-Present

● Inputted extra Quality Control checks at Fabrication, reducing non-conforming material by 10%.

● Implemented damaged parts analysis and drove cross-functional teams in identifying gaps and opportunities in Quality, Fabrication, and Warehouse processes.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

Teledyne e2v - Lewisburg, TN 12/2022-08/2023

● Reduced headcount by 12%, decreasing scrap by 10%, and improved yields by 15% using statistical process control in hybrid semiconductor manufacturing.

● Achieved 55% reduction in NCRs, resulting in a 20% improvement in turn-around time.

● Attained $6M in scheduled backlog amidst supply chain challenges and staffing shortages.

● Led multiple departments, driving continuous improvement and ensuring division readiness for audits.

PRODUCTION MANAGER

Smith & Nephew - Advanced Surgical Devices - Memphis, TN 07/2017-12/2022

● Streamlined Manufacturing Operations for Knee and Hip implants, reducing backordered products by 80% and increasing on-time delivery from 65% to 95%.

● Led Kaizen/lean projects, optimizing processes and achieved a 12% reduction in scrap.

● Managed value streams from raw materials to packaging, contributing to departmental performance and resource efficiency.

SENIOR MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR

Instrumentation Laboratory (Acquired by Werfen) - San Diego, CA 11/2016-07/2017

● Led in-vitro cartridge manufacturing, boosting output by over 20% and reducing scrap costs by 55%.

● Implemented SAP ERP system and collaborated with Engineering and Quality on production line upgrades.

SENIOR MANUFACTURING SUPERVISOR/PRODUCT ENGINEER

RF Surgical Systems (Acquired by Medtronic) - San Diego, CA 03/2015-11/2016

● Spearheaded LEAN manufacturing initiatives and developed coding system, resulting in 25% process error reduction.

● Played a key role in Manufacturing Operations GAP analysis, enhancing collaboration between QA and R&D.

FIELD SERVICE REPRESENTATIVE

General Atomics Aeronautical Systems - San Diego, CA 02/2011-03/2015

● Key liaison to external agencies providing timely notification of radar capabilities, function, & monitoring.

● Facilitated LINUX programming and testing of Synthetic Aperture Radar systems on Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV) airframe, demonstrating intelligence, surveillance, & reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities at CONUS and OCONUS locations, providing daily metrics of software, quality, and customer issues. SITE MANAGER/SITE LEAD

Lear Siegler (Acquired by AECOM) - Las Vegas, NV & Okinawa, Japan 06/2007-07/2010

● Manager in charge of field team members facilitating electrical and airframe modifications and integration of radar systems on USAF F-15 C/D aircraft & USMC CH-46/CH-53 Helicopters.

● Manager duties included training of newly hired team members, all expense/time reporting, projections, active in weekly meetings with USAF officials, as well as in-depth system troubleshooting.

● Directly responsible for achieving the projected target of 22 completed aircraft in 12 months time frame.

F-15 AVIONICS TECHNICIAN (JOURNEYMAN)

United States Air Force -Duty Stations in U.S., U.K., and Middle East 06/2003-06/2007

● Experienced electronics specialist performing radar integration, computer software analysis, in-depth inspection, disassembly, reassembly, test, troubleshoot and repair of F-15A/B/C/D/E radar, navigation, flight control, instrumentation, data link aircraft components and all associated Line Replaceable Units (LRUS) and test station support equipment utilizing technical manuals and schematics.

Education and Certifications:

● Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, California State University, Long Beach, CA

● United States Air Force Veteran-Active duty ‘03-’07, Inactive Reserve ‘07-’11

● Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Course, MSQPC Memphis, TN

● ISO9001:2015/AS9100-Lead Auditor Certification (Issued 04/2023)

● Active Secret Government Security Clearance (Issued 02/2023) Associations and Awards:

● Volunteer/Researcher, Low Socioeconomic Status Schools, Santa Ana, CA

● Volunteer/Donor - Stronghold Rescue and Relief Organization/American Red Cross-CPR Certified

● Air Force National Defense Service Medal, Air Force Outstanding Unit Award, Air Force Expeditionary Medal

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