Brent Coolidge
Bixby
Summary
Driven Plant Manager offering 25 years of experience in manufacturing. Decisive leader and complex problem solver. Top strengths in communication, relationship building and decision making.
Results-focused manufacturing professional prepared for leadership in fast-paced environment. Expertise in production optimization, lean manufacturing, and team management. Known for fostering collaborative teams and achieving operational goals. Adaptable and reliable with strong problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous improvement.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Focus Factory Manager
Summit ESP a Halliburton Service
Tulsa, OK
01.2024 - Current
- Led teams to optimize production efficiency and reduce downtime in manufacturing processes.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and skill development.
- Initiated cost-reduction strategies that improved operational budgets while maintaining quality benchmarks.
- Reviewed labor utilization reports, optimizing staffing levels to match production demands while maintaining budgetary constraints.
- Directed financial operations for a $40 million profit and loss portfolio to ensure fiscal responsibility.
- Oversaw a team of 5 direct reports while guiding 85 indirect reports to enhance operational efficiency. Fostered a collaborative environment to drive team performance and project success.
Manufacturing Plant Manager
Summit ESP a Halliburton Service
Tulsa, OK
02.2014 - Current
- Help Maintain ISO certification thru process and procedure improvements.
- Manage shop efficiencies to meet regional demands.
- Manage all PM schedules on assets and testing equipment.
- Managed Certification process for employees in assembly certifications per assembly and test procedures.
- Trained, developed and counseled employees to develop a high performing team.
- Coached employees in developing and achieving individual performance goals.
- Adjusted and improved processes to maximize efficiency.
- Gave direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Promoted high-quality daily production by enforcing product standards and monitoring level of quality.
Operations Manager
GE Oil and Gas Artificial Lift
Bakersfield, CA
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Planned, directed and coordinated operations for production, machinery and processing within company policies and procedures.
- Secured a facility for a startup ESP operation for the West Coast region.
- Managed all projects including facility layout and all necessary tooling for operations of ESP assembly and testing.
- Managed inventory of 2 million.
Operations Supervisor III
BAKER HUGHES
Midland, TX
03.2012 - 07.2013
- Boosted company efficiency through technology upgrades and process improvements such as implementing real time job boards in all assembly areas, per master scheduler's schedule.
- Assessed and trained personnel for promotion to cross-functional operations.
- Optimized the overall customer experience through customer witness rooms with ability to watch diagnostic disassembly of equipment via
Operations Supervisor II
BAKER HUGHES
Bakersfield, CA
07.2010 - 03.2012
- Oversaw the development and launch of new facility for Baker Hughes Artificial Lift in Bakersfield, Ca.
- Recruited, hired and trained 7 new employees for Artificial Lift Operations including building and testing ESP and PCP equipment (ESP seals, motors, gas separators, and pumps) per engineering specifications and SOP's.
- Oversaw $3.5 million in inventory operations.
- Reduced process lags and trained team members on best practices and protocols.
- Trained, managed and motivated employees to promote professional skill development.
- Assessed team proficiencies, identifying and targeting areas for improvement.
- Identified and solved complex strategy problems to drive organizational goals.
Assistant Supervisor
BAKER HUGHES
Midland, TX
10.2008 - 07.2010
- Identified inefficiencies and made recommendations for process improvements.
- Monitored project schedules for 10 to 20 installs daily.
- Monitored all repairs and testing for all incoming customer based equipment.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
- Organized schedules, workflows and shift coverage to meet expected business demands.
Education
High School Diploma -
Claremore Christian School
Claremore, OK, USA06.2000
Halliburton Business Leadership 2
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX09.2021
High School Diploma - undefined
Claremore Christian School
Claremore, OK, USA06.2000
Skills
- Team building and development
- Six Sigma understanding
- Training programs
- Production planning
- Performance improvements
- Recruiting and hiring
- Employee development
- Supervision and training
- Lean manufacturing principles
- Operational excellence
- Facility layout
Timeline
Focus Factory Manager
Summit ESP a Halliburton Service
01.2024 - Current
Manufacturing Plant Manager
Summit ESP a Halliburton Service
02.2014 - Current
Operations Manager
GE Oil and Gas Artificial Lift
07.2013 - 02.2014
Operations Supervisor III
BAKER HUGHES
03.2012 - 07.2013
Operations Supervisor II
BAKER HUGHES
07.2010 - 03.2012
Assistant Supervisor
BAKER HUGHES
10.2008 - 07.2010
Halliburton Business Leadership 2
Texas A&M University
High School Diploma - undefined
Claremore Christian School
High School Diploma -
Claremore Christian School