BRANDON L. GAINES
Willingboro
Summary
Seasoned Manufacturing Planning professional with 3 years in Lockheed Martin FBM Reentry Programs and 21 years of U.S. Air Force leadership. Expertise includes commodity planning, production control, MRP, SAP, and inventory management. Led teams of up to 75 personnel, cultivating accountability and collaboration. Aiming to apply manufacturing planning skills and leadership experience in a Manufacturing Planning Associate Manager role.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
SENIOR MANUFACTURING SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER
Lockheed Martin Space
Valley Forge
01.2023 - Current
- Lead manufacturing planning and production control activities supporting mission-critical FBM Reentry Programs.
- Maintain MRP integrity and demand-to-supply alignment to ensure on-time execution of manufacturing schedules.
- Coordinated with warehouse, stockroom, inventory control, master scheduling, engineering, manufacturing, quality, and program management to resolve shortages and production constraints.
- Analyze schedule risks, prioritize manufacturing workflow, and implement recovery plans to maintain production commitments.
- Delivered executive-level production status, material readiness, and risk briefings to operations excellence leadership, ensuring informed decision-making.
- Facilitated commodity planning, inventory management, and material control for critical assemblies, enhancing supply chain effectiveness.
- Mentor teammates and standardize planning processes to improve operational efficiency and team effectiveness.
MANUFACTURING PLANNER (SKILLBRIDGE)
Lockheed Martin Space
Valley Forge
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Coordinated production planning, inventory analysis, manufacturing reporting, and process improvements for 28 work centers to enhance operational effectiveness.
- Created standardized documentation and training resources to streamline onboarding and ensure planning consistency.
- Developed manufacturing schedules to optimize production flow and resource allocation.
- Coordinated with engineering teams to align manufacturing plans with project requirements.
- Analyzed inventory levels to ensure timely availability of materials for production.
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
U.S. Air Force
01.2002 - 12.2023
- Managed more than $200M in assets and $3M annual budgets supporting global operations.
- Delivered executive-level briefings to senior military leaders regarding operational readiness and risk mitigation strategies.
- Managed performance, workload distribution, and professional development across multiple organizations, enhancing team capabilities and readiness.
- Delivered executive-level briefings to senior military leaders on operational readiness and risk mitigation, influencing strategic decision-making.
- Managed performance, workload distribution, and professional development activities across multiple organizations.
- Directed logistics, maintenance, and supply chain operations to meet mission-critical requirements, ensuring seamless support for global initiatives.
Education
B.A. - Management
American Military University
A.A. - Instructor of Technology & Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
A.A. - Vehicle Maintenance
Community College of the Air Force
Skills
- Manufacturing Operations
- Production Control
- Master Scheduling
- MRP
- Inventory Control
- Material Control
- Supply & Demand Management
- Commodity Planning
- Buy-Order Planning
- Make-Order Planning
- SAP
- Operational Risk
- Continuous Improvement
- Microsoft Excel
- Power Query
- PowerPoint
- Teams
- Word
- EWhiteboard
- Project Performance
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Team Building
Qualifications Summary
Results-driven Manufacturing Planning professional with 3 years supporting Lockheed Martin FBM Reentry Programs as a Senior Manufacturing Support Team Member and Manufacturing Planner, complemented by 21 years of U.S. Air Force leadership experience. Demonstrated expertise in commodity planning, production control, MRP, SAP, supply and demand management, inventory control, material readiness, and manufacturing operations. Successfully led organizations of up to 75 personnel, including 15 senior leaders, while fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Seeking to leverage Lockheed Martin manufacturing planning expertise and extensive leadership experience to continue supporting FBM Reentry Programs in a Manufacturing Planning Associate Manager capacity.
Professional Highlights
- Managed organizations of up to 75 personnel, including 15 senior leaders.
- Delivered executive-level briefings to senior military and corporate leadership.
- Served as a trusted advisor to leaders on operational priorities, risks, and resource allocation decisions.
- Led organizational and process changes while ensuring continuity of operations.
- Mentored and developed future leaders through succession planning and professional development initiatives.
- 3 years supporting Lockheed Martin FBM Reentry Programs.
Clearance
Active U.S. Department of Defense TOP SECRET Clearance
Timeline
SENIOR MANUFACTURING SUPPORT TEAM MEMBER
Lockheed Martin Space
01.2023 - Current
MANUFACTURING PLANNER (SKILLBRIDGE)
Lockheed Martin Space
01.2023 - 12.2023
SENIOR PROGRAM MANAGER
U.S. Air Force
01.2002 - 12.2023
B.A. - Management
American Military University
A.A. - Instructor of Technology & Military Science
Community College of the Air Force
A.A. - Vehicle Maintenance
Community College of the Air Force