Brandon Baughman
Salem,OR
Summary
Results oriented Director with 24+ years experience leading, planning, and coordinating manufacturing operations within dynamic environments. Thrives on working collaboratively with teams to overcome challenges and maintains steady leadership in crisis situations. Demonstrates abilities in problem solving, decision making, and communication skills to influence key stakeholders.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director - Consolidation & Alb Ops
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
12.2018 - 09.2024
- Direct team of up to 300 direct and indirect employees in 10 operation and maintenance departments to meet business plan on producing multiple high-performance alloys with record production on C103, NiTi, and NbTi.
- Provide leadership, direction, challenge, motivation, and accountability to leaders on performance in Safety, People, Quality, Response, and Cost.
- Identify and resolve technical, operational, and organizational challenges utilizing cross-functional groups in a dynamic environment.
- Restructure departments to increase capability and efficiency.
- Transition Alb Ops in 2023 from an idle state to production totals of 7.5M lbs Melted and 7.9M lbs Forged by year end to meet ATI business plan.
- Increased Richland Ops from 11M lbs annual capability to 20M lbs.
- Own and manage the Vacuum Arc Remelt Safety Program.
Manager and Sr. Manager - Alb Ops
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
11.2014 - 12.2018
- Managed a team of up to 124 direct and indirect employees in 4 operation and maintenance departments to meet a dynamic business plan on Titanium alloy melting, forging, and conditioning.
- Established a structured approach to managing SPQRC and utilized lean tools to achieve improvements in each area.
- Developed, enabled, and supported all Alb Ops roles, including bargaining unit employees, to achieve department goals, drive improvement, and promote a positive and respectful workplace.
Manager - Fabrication
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
06.2012 - 11.2014
- Managed a team of up to 100 direct and indirect employees with a focus on processing multiple product lines safely, correctly, and on time.
- Established and maintained constructive relationships with all support functions in the business to accomplish department goals.
- Utilized 5S, VSM, Standard Work, DSC, Kaizen, and Kata to reduce waste.
- Implemented corrective action on rework and cost of quality incidents.
- Implemented cost reductions on supplies, labor, and product processes.
Manager - Final Inspection
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
03.2011 - 06.2012
- Managed the Final Inspection, Sonic, and Box Shop departments with a focus on continuous improvement in SPQRC.
- Developed a culture of problem-solving and collaboration through communication, encouragement, and accountability.
- Increased versatility and employee knowledge base within the Inspection and Sonic departments through a cross-training program.
Area Supervisor - Melting
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
07.2007 - 03.2011
- Led supervisors to produce high-quality ingots to meet business plan.
- Improved performance in SPQRC.
- Developed a culture of continuous improvement with the use of lean tools, including 5S, VSM, Standard Work, DSC, and kaizen events.
Continuous Improvement - Millersburg
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
02.2007 - 07.2007
- Conducted lean training for management and workforce.
- Promoted, facilitated, and audited department 5S and DSC programs.
- Facilitated value stream mapping and created Standard Work documents.
Supervisor and Quality Control Manager
Tyco Electronics/TTM Technologies
05.2000 - 02.2007
- Managed 70 people in 11 departments in the safe production of quality printed circuit boards to meet the business plan.
- Drove improvements in SPQRC performance.
- Perform IPC-A-600 training and certification.
Assistant Manager
Canned Foods Outlet
10.1994 - 12.1999
- Supervised 10+ employees in a grocery retail setting.
- Handled merchandising tasks alongside addressing complaints and resolving personnel issues.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a concentration in marketing, minor in economics
Oregon State University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Linn Benton Community College
Skills
- Operations Management
- Change Management
- Project Management
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Collective Bargaining Negotiation
- Talent Development
Accomplishments
- Created and implemented quality program at TTM Technologies saving $1.8M
- Effective idling and ramping of Albany Operations Facility
- Dale Carnegie and GLDP Sr. Management Academy Graduate
Certification
- Security Clearance
Timeline
Director - Consolidation & Alb Ops
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
12.2018 - 09.2024
Manager and Sr. Manager - Alb Ops
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
11.2014 - 12.2018
Manager - Fabrication
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
06.2012 - 11.2014
Manager - Final Inspection
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
03.2011 - 06.2012
Area Supervisor - Melting
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
07.2007 - 03.2011
Continuous Improvement - Millersburg
ATI Specialty Alloys & Components
02.2007 - 07.2007
Supervisor and Quality Control Manager
Tyco Electronics/TTM Technologies
05.2000 - 02.2007
Assistant Manager
Canned Foods Outlet
10.1994 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with a concentration in marketing, minor in economics
Oregon State University
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Linn Benton Community College
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