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Brenda Pinto

Los Angeles,LA

Summary

Accomplished leader with expertise in plant operations and continuous improvement at Carlisle Interconnect Technologies. Spearheaded Lean initiatives, achieving 65%+ scrap reduction. Proficient in Power BI and bilingual communication, driving efficiency and quality. Proven track record in team development and strategic planning, ensuring optimal performance and customer satisfaction.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
11.2023 - Current
  • Lead all plant operations, maintenance, facilities, safety, continuous improvement, and automation with full P&L accountability.
  • Drive process improvement and scrap reduction projects, leveraging CI expertise to enhance efficiency and quality.
  • Consistently meet monthly revenue and on-time shipment targets without increasing headcount.
  • Maintain 98%+ on-time delivery and exceed DPPM quality metrics, reducing rework and production issues to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Designed and implemented a new plant management structure, aligning personnel and positions for optimal efficiency and ensuring the right talent is in the right roles.
  • Collaborate on key facility decisions, including promotions, terminations, and operational planning, while participating in forecasting and execution to consistently meet or exceed targets.

Continuous Improvement Manager

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
05.2022 - 11.2023
  • Built and led CI and automation departments, hiring and mentoring engineers while launching an internship program to ensure talent continuity.
  • Reduced scrap and rework by 65%+ through Lean initiatives and process standardization.
  • Developed Power BI dashboards to improve production visibility, KPI tracking, and performance management.
  • Exceeded annual savings targets of 2% of revenue through Lean and automation projects.

Continuous Improvement Manager, Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

RBC Bearings
Rancho Dominguez, USA
06.2017 - 03.2022
  • Led high-impact CI programs across 80% of operations, improving plant margin by 47% and applying Lean Six Sigma methodologies.
  • Digitized CI tracking and reporting globally, developing dashboards to improve KPI visibility and streamline production management.
  • Presented manufacturing cost-reduction projects at RBC Symposium, achieving $140K annual savings.

Education

Master of Business Administration - Concentration in Finance

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY
Irvine, California

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

CAL POLY POMONA
Pomona, California

Green Belt Certified -

LOCKHEED MARTIN
Orlando, Florida

Black Belt Certified -

USC/IISE
Los Angeles, California

Skills

  • MS Word
  • MS Excel
  • MS PowerPoint
  • MS Visio
  • MS Project
  • Project Management
  • Power Bi
  • Plant Operation
  • P&L
  • CI
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Product Optimization
  • Automation
  • Team Leadership
  • Team Development
  • Strong communication
  • Oral skills
  • Bilingual (Spanish & English)

Timeline

Plant Manager

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
11.2023 - Current

Continuous Improvement Manager

Carlisle Interconnect Technologies
05.2022 - 11.2023

Continuous Improvement Manager, Project Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

RBC Bearings
06.2017 - 03.2022

Master of Business Administration - Concentration in Finance

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

CAL POLY POMONA

Green Belt Certified -

LOCKHEED MARTIN

Black Belt Certified -

USC/IISE

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