Brendan A. Poole
Summary
Dedicated Operations Manager with Management degree, 20+ years manufacturing & composites experience, OSHA 30 certification, and proven supervisory leadership ability in production and R+D environments. Adaptable, attentive, safety oriented, and committed to excellence!
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Head of Business Unit / Production Manager
Munich Composites / Boyd Cycling
01.2025 - Current
- Head of Business Unit (Munich Composites) for Boyd Cycling.
- Developing and defining processes related to braiding and RTM injection molding of carbon fiber parts.
- Sourcing materials and other supplier communications.
- Business travel (most recently to China + Taiwan) ahead of large equipment and Capital Expenditure purchases.
- Contributing to weekly leadership meetings discussing KPIs and strategies.
- Aligning documents toward ISO 9001:2015 compliance.
- Team training, mentorship, timesheet approval, etc.
Composite Shop Manager / Manufacturing Team Leader
Windlift
09.2023 - 01.2025
- Building, training, and managing high performing team of composite technicians.
- Managing $10,000 monthly budget for R+D and production materials, consumables, tools, and PPE.
- Tracking technician time-keeping and attendance.
- Coaching and taking progressive disciplinary actions as needed.
- Managing safe, efficient, and clean working environment.
- Acting as liaison between materials suppliers and design engineers.
- Setting up tool paths for CNC router with Fusion 360 software.
Operations Manager
Green Turtle Fiberglass
01.2023 - 09.2023
- Directed activities of crew chiefs and 5 teams of technicians with conscious effort applied to maximizing efficiencies.
- Conducted regular weekly team meetings regarding expectations, upcoming events, company performance, safety concerns, etc.
- Participate in bi-weekly Strategy and P&L review with Owners.
- Worked directly with Owners to develop and implement new products and processes (40% epoxy cost savings potential).
- Tracked KPIs and reported progress during regular staff meetings.
Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)
RS Technologies
12.2021 - 01.2023
- Ramped up to full production from start-up mode (65 utility poles shipped in January to 1000 poles shipped in October).
- Participated in initiative to achieve ISO 9001:2015 certification.
- Resolved issues quickly to maintain and exceed productivity goals.
- Managed allocation of 40+ team members and other resources in 200,000+ square foot facility.
- Evaluated team member performance regularly to identify and resolve productivity concerns.
- Established clear priorities and production quality standards.
- Trained team members to perform manufacture of specified products (composite utility poles).
- Supervised and coordinated all aspects of production process.
- Reported employee attendance and coordinated vacation scheduling.
- Conducted progressive discipline as necessary.
Manufacturing Engineering Composite Technician
LM Wind Power / GE Renewables
12.2017 - 12.2021
- Trained international composites manufacturing teams of up to 40 people in Denmark, India, and Mexico for production ramp-ups of new products and tooling.
- Developed preliminary work instructions and defined CTQs.
- Performed EHS evaluations and audits as EHS leader of department.
- Cypress Project lead composites technician, developed lay-up and infusion process for ‘receiver’; delivered successful and positive results ahead of schedule.
Lead Composites Technician
Confluence Outdoor
10.2006 - 12.2017
- Assisted in management of business operations by maintaining records and files, preparing cost and inventory reports, and ordering supplies.
- Locked/unlocked Composites department
- Trained and led molding production team producing premium composite products.
- 2017 developed experimental carbon paddles, SUPs, and whitewater kayaks.
- 2014 developed FGX fiberglass canoe and Serenade UL aramid/carbon canoe.
- 2010 developed Malecite UL (rated Best Canoe by Men's Journal).
Cell Leader / Press Operator
Therma-Tru
01.2005 - 08.2006
- Led team of 5 people between 2 presses to meet fiberglass SMC compression molding production goals (800-1200 parts per shift) with minimal scrap.
Warehouse Manager
Burns Packaging
11.2000 - 01.2005
- Supervised motivated warehouse team in 20,000+ square foot facility to consistently accomplish operations goals and exceed performance targets.
- Completed timely and accurate daily logs to keep internal reporting accurate and track materials movements.
- Redesigned warehouse layout to accommodate new products, maximize space utilization and optimize processes.
- Offered expertise in inventory management to facilitate accuracy and product availability.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Management
National American University
Rapid City, SD05.2017
Skills
- Composites Manufacturing Processes: VARTM, RTM, Filament Winding, Pultrusion, SMC Compression Molding
- OSHA safety standard enforcement
- Team Member Motivation Coaching
- Team Member Counseling
- Staffing Strategy
- Daily Timekeeping
- Inventory Assessments
- 5S Principles & Methodology
- Poka Yoke - mistake proofing of manufacturing processes
- ERP MRP (most recently with Odoo)
- Continuous Improvement Projects
Websites
Certification
- OSHA 30 2023
- Reasonable Suspicion training 2022
- Train the Trainer training 2022
- Becoming an Impactful and Influential Leader 2020
- SAP ERP Essential Training 2020
- Lean Six Sigma Foundations 2020
- Facilitation Skills for Managers and Leaders 2018
- Employee Engagement 2018
- Leading Projects 2018
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt Specialization 2017
Profile
www.linkedin.com/in/brenpoole
Timeline
Head of Business Unit / Production Manager
Munich Composites / Boyd Cycling
01.2025 - Current
Composite Shop Manager / Manufacturing Team Leader
Windlift
09.2023 - 01.2025
Operations Manager
Green Turtle Fiberglass
01.2023 - 09.2023
Production Supervisor (Manufacturing)
RS Technologies
12.2021 - 01.2023
Manufacturing Engineering Composite Technician
LM Wind Power / GE Renewables
12.2017 - 12.2021
Lead Composites Technician
Confluence Outdoor
10.2006 - 12.2017
Cell Leader / Press Operator
Therma-Tru
01.2005 - 08.2006
Warehouse Manager
Burns Packaging
11.2000 - 01.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Management
National American University