Barry Gibson

• Organizing and optimizing processes for site specific quality plans, responsible for developing Integrated testing plans, leading root cause analysis, working directly with owner representatives for different customers
• Providing guidance and training for quality control inspectors
• Developed quality plan for North Fork and Grant County Solar projects, effectively collaborating with quality analyst to set up inspections in quality control systems
• Collaborated on defect tracker for North Fork and Grant County Solar projects, tracking defects per task, labor hours per task and analyzing cost of poor quality (COPQ)
• Creating site specific quality inspection instructions for on Site Quality Control Inspectors
• Managed 3rd party testing inspections, contracting, and scheduling all testing activities for onsite testing services.

• Innovative Superintendent adept at finding engaging ways to motivate construction teams to exceed expectations and improving standards
• Highly adept at problem solving and customer relationships
• Implemented lean strategies on multiple projects in Texas, Mississippi, Arizona, and Illinois, improving timeliness and improved quality and safety standards across company
• Lead development of all standard work instructions, allowing company to move from contract work to self-performance of processes, lowering cost and improving quality and performance of employees
• Improved site effectiveness by implementing last planner system and 5s strategies which improved safety and quality on each job site
• Effectively led Implementation of last planner system on several wind sites
• Supervised daily operations coordinated short-term schedules for all site teams, corrected any deficiencies in processes and coached craft labor to strictly adhere to standard work and project plans
• Enforced company safety policies, built safety into each process, and trained and mentored personnel on proper use of tools, and ergonomics
• Collaborated with administrators on supervision of all work operations and assisted in estimating material and manpower needs for each process.

Provides influential leadership at multiple construction sites within Wind and Solar Renewable Energy and prefab Departments

• Responsible for leading lean projects focused on improving operations and processes within organization
• Lead effort in building factory for Meta in Salt Lake City
• Manages all activities for continuous improvement and performance enhancement on each job site
• Implemented lean strategies multiple projects on 19 wind projects across United States
• Developed several Standard operational documents which led to improved quality and performance of employees
• Improved site effectiveness by implementing last planner system and 5s strategies which improved safety and quality on each job site
• Managed construction of prefab facility in Salt Lake City
• Managed all manufacturing and delivery operations of products to Meta data centers.
• Performed site assessments before commencing work, identifying potential challenges or hazards early on to avoid later complications.
• Collaborated closely with architects and engineers throughout design process, offering valuable insights based on extensive field experience.
• Implemented safety protocols and conducted regular inspections, resulting in decreased workplace injuries and increased compliance with industry standards.
• Managed team of construction professionals, fostering collaborative environment and optimizing individual strengths for overall project success.
• Led pre-construction meetings to clarify expectations and establish clear lines of accountability among team members.
• Facilitated communication between various departments, ensuring seamless collaboration towards shared project goals.

• Overall responsible for all manufacturing, engineering, maintenance and tooling operations within IAC Dayton facility
• Improved overall safety and continuous improvement activities for company and provided direction for all improvement activities for 3 shift operations
• Created lean steering committee which prioritized all improvement activities within plant
• Provided leadership and coaching to employees, and facilitated effective safety training programs
• Project Manager for consolidating molds and reduced machines in molding plant 32 presses to 21 presses resulting in reducing manpower, improving efficiencies and overall OEE by 22%
• Overall savings of $528,000
• Developed lean steering committee which prioritized lean projects focusing on reduction of scrap and MRO costs
• Developed standard work operational documents which led to improved quality and performance of employees
• Monitored production quality with rigorous inspection procedures, ensuring consistent product output that met company standards.
• Evaluated performance metrics regularly, identifying areas for improvement in both individual worker output and overall plant efficiency.
• Provided employee training programs focused on skill development, promoting a knowledgeable workforce capable of handling diverse tasks within the plant environment.
• Coordinated maintenance schedules to keep plant running at optimal levels.

• Provide influential leadership, coaching, and mentorship to up to 90 employees and facilitate new training programs to maximize potential of teams; plan and coordinate daily workflow and delegate assignment
• Achieved cost savings of over $2,100,000 and generated over $500,000 in new revenues; refined and restructured internal practices and processes to optimize performance, quality, and productivity
• Successfully reduced scrap costs by 10%; employed six sigma methodologies and identified cause of scrap waste; worked closely with supplier to eliminate issues and expedited resolution
• Developed and led comprehensive training program for over 2,500 Volkswagen employees at VW Lean Center; identified and addressed training needs and educates teams on lean methodologies.