** ***** ************ ********** ******* project management and engineering operations alongside talented teams.

Dynamic, hands-on Leader with business experience in product development and IT and infrastructure. Dynamic leader with a wealth of knowledge and experience delivering operational, product and infrastructure initiatives. Experienced in guiding strategy. Build and lead talented teams of cross-functional professionals through interactive training and mentorship programs.

Areas of Expertise and leadership

Career Experience

Sunbelt Rentals – Fort Mill, SC 2023-Present

Agile transformation Leader- Technology (2023 – present) Agile leader within the Technology group of Sunbelt Rentals to enhance customer experience within the rental market through digital technology development.

Enabling and empowering teams to ensure focus and delivery.

● Change leader to lead change to agile within Sunbelt's technology organization

● Owner of Agile/JIRA framework and ensure teams, product owners and vendors understand and adhere to the framework.

● Ensures Scrum Masters follow Sunbelt's Agile process and teams are organized in a productive manner.

● Coaching and empowers teams in scrum values and practices, self-organization, cross functionality, and empirical planning and development

3M – Monroe, North Carolina 2017 – 2023

PSD Scott Safety

Senior Project Supervisor (2020 – 2023)- Navigated key projects for 3M as a Senior Project Manager and technical advisor to the development team. Scrum Product Owner of the electronics team across two NPI platforms for SCBA within fire safety products including self contained breathing apparatus, thermal imaging cameras, Telemetry technology, High pressure pneumatics and gas detection devices.

● As a Project manager led a team responsible for the commercialization of two large platform self contained breathing apparatus electronics platforms (hardware, firmware and software) with on time deliverables. Jim Copeland

PMP, CSM, CPO, MBA,

BSME

ady2ct@r.postjobfree.com • 704-***-****

www.linkedin.com/in/jcopeland1/ • Concord, North

Carolina

● Engineering Operations

● Manufacturing Operations

● Project Management

● Budget Administration

● Statistical analysis

● Business Strategy

● New Product Development

● Product Management

● Firmware development

● People Management

● Business Leadership

● Software development

● Quality & Auditing

● Training & Mentorship

● ERP Systems

● Hardware development

● Team growth and

empowerment

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● As a project manager led a team responsible for the commercialization of two large platform self contained breathing apparatus telemetry platforms (hardware, firmware and software) with on time deliverables.

● Supported supply chain activities for electronics for SCBA during global development.

● Brought clarity to scope for feature development of SCBA and related accessory product for the fire ground product families to serve customers.

Technical Manager (2017 – 2020)- Strategically led the 3M Site Sustaining Engineering Team comprised of 13 Mechanical, Electrical, and Software Engineers. Oversaw and navigated all aspects of new product development and existing product support.

● Facilitated the change management process for products. Ensured the consistent and on-time delivery of SCBA and thermal imaging camera product lines.

● Installed a new change management review process that controlled organizational change initiatives. Encouraged and fostered collaboration between global stakeholders. Parker Hannifin Corporation – Mooresville, North Carolina 2014 – 2017 Precision Fluidics Medical Division

Engineering Supervisor- Collaboratively led and provided technical direction to the new product development team. Sustained engineering, document control, application engineering, and reliability functions throughout the business unit.

● Propelled the team to design and deliver $11M in new products over a two year period. Slashed the large commercial proposal response time by 60%.

● Assembled a cross-functional team of 23 professionals from various departments that supported two NPI platform projects. Successfully delivered the projects on-time and above expectations. Scott Safety – Monroe, North Carolina 2008 – 2014

Fire Safety and Gas detection products provider

Active Products Engineering Manager (20 – 2014)- Championed the leadership and oversight of the Active Products Engineering team that consisted of 10 Engineers and Designers within fire safety products including Self contained breathing apparatus, Thermal imaging cameras, Telemetry technology, High pressure pneumatics and gas detection devices. Supported mature product lines and customer support activities.

● Maintained line-up time, CPAR support, NPD projects, and VA/VE savings ideas. Successfully delivered cost and time savings for maximum efficiency of operations.

● Implemented and maintained engineering change control processes for the company’s products. Streamlined and automated the approval process.

● Guided the problem-solving and factory support functions across the organization. Clearly communicated supplier deviations and reduced the average time to resolve emerging issues. Product Development Manager (2008 – 2012)- Directly oversaw cross-functional project teams that spanned 13 departments. Championed the development of the Self-Contained Breathing Equipment (SCBA) that supported firefighting efforts. Led all aspects of project planning, execution, and closure for new R&D initiatives.

● Orchestrated and coordinated the activities for up to five concurrent global teams comprised of up to 15 members. Successfully delivered new products to market for the Global Air Supplied Group.

● Closely tracked and monitored the project’s P&L that exceeded $4.5M. Lowered expenses, raised capital investment, and enhanced the gross margin/ROI of new projects.

● Collaborated with customers in an effort to design, build, launch, and continually improve new products. Generated $37.5M in new revenue over a period of five years. Page 2 3

Norton Door Controls – Monroe, North Carolina 2004 – 2008 Door Hardware Provider

Profit Center Manager-Served in two distinct roles with the company that focused on product development and profit center manufacturing operational leadership. Led teams of up to 45 hourly members across three shifts of operations. Directed the full program lifecycle in the development of new products. Partnered with the sales team and customers to construct effective solutions.

● Routinely analyzed staffing levels across all three production shifts. Optimized the scheduling process, which reduced unnecessary overtime.

● Slashed inventory by $40k within the first six months and also lowered the scrap rate by 20%. Simultaneously maintained customer satisfaction and 100% on-time delivery ratings.

● Established lean activities and maintained jobs in the Monroe location despite increasing costs and price pressures. Enhanced labor productivity overall by 2%. Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Bachelor of Science – Mechanical Engineering Winthrop University – Rock Hill, South Carolina University of Tennessee – Knoxville, Tennessee Certifications & Professional Development

PMP-2023, Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Scrum Master, Certified Product Owner, Certified Advanced Value Specialist – SAVE International,

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