Bryan Rowell
Inman,SC
Summary
Seasoned Operations Manager and leader that enjoys problem-solving and building strong teams. Strong focus on data-driven improvements and cultivating a collaborative environment for strategic and personal growth. Let's get 1% better everyday.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Operations Manager
OpTek Systems
11.2022 - Current
- Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
- Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
- Analyzed production data and prepared reports for senior management.
- Implemented retention and development programs to increase employee loyalty and reduce turnover.
- Implemented useful inventory management and tracking systems to reduce costs and improve operations.
- Utilized data analysis tools to identify and resolve production issues.
- Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
- Planned operations to meet established schedules, factoring in order demands and business forecasts.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
Operations Manager
Humanetics Innovative Solutions
03.2020 - 11.2022
- Ensured that all employees were following all safety protocols and operating in a safe work environment
- Set and managed daily priorities for all production departments by communicating expectations to the 6 production supervisors
- Worked in conjunction with the quality and materials managers to optimize work through the plant to meet sales orders and delivery dates
- Maintained strict adherence to all ISO 9000/17025 requirements
- Monitored and reported on important company metrics including productivity, scrap and tooling expenditures
- Coordinated with Manufacturing Engineering group on continuous improvement and Six Sigma projects for all manufacturing processes
- Delivered capital budgets for new equipment and projects to plant manager
- Proposed annual pay increases for all employees
- Performed coaching, counseling and yearly reviews for employees/supervisors including disciplinary actions and terminations if required
- Evaluated staffing requirements and implemented hiring and retention initiatives.
Production Manager
Humanetics Innovative Solutions
08.2014 - 03.2020
- Scrutinized production output and identified areas for improvement.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
- Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
- Reviewed work for quality and compliance with company standards and design specifications.
- Managed continuous improvement initiatives to drive gains in quality, flow, and output.
- Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
- Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
- Partnered with leadership on recruiting, hiring and coaching production personnel.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on group projects.
Certification Lab Supervisor
Humanetics Innovative Solutions
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Ensured employees were working in safe environments
- Managed daily production priorities for the Certification Lab to meet shipping deadlines
- Ensured conformance to ISO-17025 and ISO-9001 standards
- Supervised 15 employees across 3 different shifts, coached, counseled and performed employee performance reviews
- Maintained fiscal budget for Certification Lab and made proposals for capital expenditures to improve testing quality, accuracy and/or efficiency.
Avionic and Electrical Systems Test Technician
L-3 Communications, Mission Integration Division
06.2009 - 07.2011
- Specialized in the testing, troubleshooting, preventative maintenance and repair of avionic and electrical systems on the Boeing 757 aircraft
- Duties also included diagnosing prototype systems with limited resources and fabrication of electrical harnesses and assemblies
- Maintained detailed logs and records that documented all maintenance.
AV8B Harrier Avionics/Electrical Systems Instructor
United States Marine Corps
06.2005 - 06.2009
- Instructed junior Marines on the principles of operation for Communication, Navigation, Weapons and Electrical Systems for the AV8B Harrier
- Also instructed Marines on testing and troubleshooting techniques; to include the operation of test equipment (Multimeter, Time Domain Reflectometer, and Megohmmeter)
- Provided counseling to junior Marines to improve performance and Marine Corps experience.
AV8B Harrier Avionics/Electrical Systems Shift Supervisor/Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 07.2005
- Managed daily operations of 16 aircraft and 12 subordinates
- Assigned daily job tasks to subordinates and worked diligently to meet and exceed strict deadlines set by superiors
- Continuously worked with other divisions to coordinate efforts to maximize efficiency
- Maintained detailed records that documented all issues involving subordinates and maintenance
- Performed testing, troubleshooting and repair Harrier avionic/electrical systems.
Education
Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics -
Ohio University
Athens, OhioBachelor of Science in Business Management -
Park University
Parkville, MissouriSkills
- Schedule Management
- P&L Management
- Delegation
- Report Generation
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Data Analysis
- Team Leadership
- Operations Management
- Organizational Structuring
- Capital Spending
- Inventory Management
- Change Management
Availability
Minimum two weeks’ notice required; 4 weeks preferred.
Security Clearance
Maintained active Secret Security clearance from 06/2001 to 07/2011.
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Operations Manager
OpTek Systems
11.2022 - Current
Operations Manager
Humanetics Innovative Solutions
03.2020 - 11.2022
Production Manager
Humanetics Innovative Solutions
08.2014 - 03.2020
Certification Lab Supervisor
Humanetics Innovative Solutions
08.2012 - 08.2014
Avionic and Electrical Systems Test Technician
L-3 Communications, Mission Integration Division
06.2009 - 07.2011
AV8B Harrier Avionics/Electrical Systems Instructor
United States Marine Corps
06.2005 - 06.2009
AV8B Harrier Avionics/Electrical Systems Shift Supervisor/Technician
United States Marine Corps
06.2000 - 07.2005
Master of Business Administration in Business Analytics -
Ohio University
Bachelor of Science in Business Management -
Park University
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