Project Manager II

Christopher Del Brannen, PMP

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Summary

A highly resourceful manufacturing professional with multi-industry experience, specializing in program and project management, root cause analysis, process control and management, continuous improvement, logistics oversight, staff coaching and development, and stakeholder relations. A proven track record of building management systems and leading continuous improvement projects. Excels at making use of data to drive continuous process improvements to address everything from planning and costs to team building and design. A dedicated and process driven professional who encourages the necessary support and resources to achieve success.

Experience

PROJECT MANAGER II FRYMASTER - SHREVEPORT, LA SEPTEMBER 2019 (40 HOURS PER WEEK)

·Primary responsibility is to take ownership of and work independently to actively manage portfolio of seven different assigned new product introduction projects from conception to completion through a 5-phase gate process.

·Leverage engineering, commercial, and financial subject matter experts to support and guide the broader team towards overall project, business unit, and/or corporate targets.

·Collect and analyze technical and financial data, extrapolate notable variables, indicators, and trends.

·Proactively investigate, calibrate, and integrate broader market impacts into new product portfolio of projects.

·Daily management of each assigned new product projects is all–encompassing. Responsible for delivery of technically feasibility, appropriate schedule, commercially supported, and financially viable project to the seven different operation teams.

·Coordinate with and leverage subject matter experts across all departments, facilitate engineering, actively engage in problem resolution with the Quality group, proactively manage capital budgets thru approvals from the Finance department, develop a viable assembly plan/schedule with OpEx, assist with the execution of commercial contracts within Sales and Product Management, and investigate optimization opportunities with leadership.

·Engage in various software applications to support software development activities, manage critical data and deliverables, and report on key indicators.

·Actively communicate and interface with Executive Leadership (CIO, VP of different brands, Directors of Operations, Directors of Finance, Director of Reliability, and other project leading engineers) and other stakeholders.

·Coordinate with company agency leads to assist in managing that all new product projects are approved through the different regulatory agencies and approved for sale in all countries.

SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER SABRE INDUSTRIES – BOSSIER CITY, LA AUGUST 2009 – SEPTEMBER 2019 (40-50 HOURS PER WEEK)

·Built and enhanced customer relationships by doing onsite walks and market visits.

·Processed new orders and initiated the production schedule of new orders through the Sabre Production Support Group to meet customer requirements.

·Conducted weekly market deployment calls to discuss site schedules with area Managers from AT&T.

·Spearhead interaction with customers and field service crews on all issues/concerns pertaining to the concrete and lightweight telecommunication shelters (product specialist).

·Initiated Field Service Warranty claims when necessary.

·Managed continues improvement process for production by doing shelter walks on all shipments to the field which resulted in lower field service cost by 30% ($100,000 savings over three years).

·Assisted in problem-solving events with the production, quality supervisors, and team members to help lower overhead and production costs by 5%.

·Guided engineering with updating current shelter drawings with new customer requirements and to ensure that all products meet all code requirements.

·Worked hand-in-hand with the purchasing group on long lead items on new orders which help scheduling the shelters.

·Worked continuously with the Director of Finance and Director of Operations on monthly forecasting by scheduling shelter deliveries or requesting build and holds with the area Managers from AT&T.

ACCOUNT MANAGER ANDROID INDUSTRIES – SHREVEPORT, LA JUNE 2008 – MARCH 2009 (MANAGED 2 SUPPLIER LIASONS, 2 QAULITY ENGINEERS AND 5 HOURLY QUALITY INSPECTORS) (40 HOURS PER WEEK)

·Built and enhanced customer relationships at the leadership level (Plant Manager, Assistant Plant Managers, Material Directors, Area Managers, Quality Directors, and Directors of Purchasing).

·Created opportunities to increase revenue margins on existing contracts (additional value add) by 5%.

·Participated in prototype, pilot builds and engineering reviews.

·Lead the quoting process for new business for local customer requests and engineering change requests.

·Developed and grew the containment business by seeking opportunities within the customer’s plant and suppliers.

·Negotiated new contracts and any changes in the existing scope of work.

·Negotiated customer cost savings initiatives.

·Coordinated and facilitated the Quality Manager responsibilities.

QUALITY MANAGER PLASTECH ENGINEERED PRODUCTS – SHREVEPORT, LA JANUARY 2006 – JUNE 2008 (MANAGED 4 QAULITY ENGINEERS, 7 HOURLY QUALITY INSPECTORS, AND 1 CMM OPERATOR) (40-50 HOURS PER WEEK)

·Over saw the Quality Assurance system and aided in development of system improvements.

·Conducted internal process audits for TS16949 as a lead auditor and layered audits for production.

·Leveraged corporate engineering, GM Quality Engineering and Tier One Suppliers to define and resolve product and process issues.

·Tracked all blow molding testing procedures for efficiency and accuracy.

·Reviewed and closed customer concerns to ensure accuracy and proper implementation of irreversible corrective actions and Drill Deep and Wide and 8D compliance.

·Developed new standardized work instructions and CPSPs for new product launch and normal production commodities.

·Assigned as the launch Manager for inter-company tool transfers who dealt with the completion of the Launch Management checklists: inventory requirements, tool dimensions, Bill of Material verification (Cost Trackers), status of PPAP timelines, Quality Matrix, and secondary equipment verification on a weekly basis.

·Provided leadership and supervision for Quality Engineering group and hourly inspectors.

·Audited suppliers facilities and developed local process flow diagram, PPAP, control plans, and PFMEA’s initiated Shainin (Six Sigma) strategies when required.

SUPPLIER QUALITY ENGINEER GENERAL MOTOR TRUCK GROUP – SHREVEPORT, LA JUNE 2004 – JANUARY 2006 (MANAGED 4 QUAILITY ENGINEERS) (40-50 HOURS PER WEEK)

·Leveraged GM engineering and tier one suppliers to define and resolve product and process issues as a quality control engineer.

·Utilized the 16-step process to reduce disruptions to the Shreveport assembly plant.

·Completed 8D processes on major Supplier Quality disruptions utilizing Green Belt principles.

·Conducted PRR reviews to ensure accuracy and proper implementation of irreversible corrective actions as well as Drill Deep and Wide compliance.

·Managed the closure of PRTS, GCA, 24 hr CDP, Warranty, and JD Power issues.

·Created CVIS, CPSPs for commodities during new product launches.

·Participated with cross functional teams during product launches (consisting of PIT, IRT co-leads, and assisting in the developments of line rates).

·Audited suppliers Process Flow Diagram, Blueprints, Control Plans, and PFMEA’s.

·Initiated Shainin strategies when required.

·Initiated ESEP and third part sorting to contain quality defects.

Education

EARNED 100 PROGRAM HOURS IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT AUGUST 2014 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, SHREVEPORT, LA

MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION – COMPUTER INFORMATION SYSTEMS AUGUST 2000 LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY, RUSTON, LA

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE: BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION / MARKETING MAY 1998 LOUISIANA TECH UNIVERSITY, RUSTON LA

Skills & Abilities

Proficient in: Power BI Desktop, MS Works, MS Project, WordPerfect applications, MS Office, MS Outlook, Current Windows applications, Excel, DevOps (Agile) applications, JIRA applications, SPSS spreadsheets, Lotus Notes applications, PDM software (Agile/Sherpa), MRD systems, PowerPoint, Quick Books, Database Systems Management – SQL, Access fundamentals, OSI model, Network Design & Implementation – NT applications and Components, Visual Basic 6.0, Front Page and HTML, with some web page development

Certifications

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Activities and Interests

Hunting, fishing, sports, camping, and traveling

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