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Brian Savage

Rootstown,OH

Summary

Experienced Manager with extensive experience at Lite Magnesium Products, excelling in operations management, quality assurance and NDT. Proven track record in reducing downtime through preventive maintenance and enhancing productivity via effective training programs. A strategic thinker skilled in project management and troubleshooting, driving continuous improvement and meeting customer expectations.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Plant Manager

Lite Magnesium Products
09.2016 - Current
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
  • Forecasted future production needs accurately, allowing for strategic decision-making regarding staffing levels, equipment investments, and inventory management.
  • Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
  • Identified and resolved process and equipment issues to minimize production downtime.
  • Developed training programs to upskill workforce and improve productivity.
  • Reduced downtime with proactive maintenance schedules.
  • Managed personnel by implementing company policies, procedures, work rules, and disciplinary action.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Researched latest industry trends and technologies, boosting knowledge and understanding of industrial production.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.

Quality Manager

Lite Metals Company
2006 - 2015
  • Managed root cause analysis investigations, determining underlying issues in product failures and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
  • Managed and archived quality documentation and participated in internal and external quality audits.
  • Facilitated cross-functional team collaboration, ensuring seamless communication between departments regarding quality matters.
  • Conducted thorough audits to ensure adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements, maintaining compliance consistently.
  • Wrote and implemented new rework procedures to standardize processes and streamline workflow.
  • Calibrated instruments and scales in production area and quality lab.
  • Liaised with HR manager to organize and perform quality standard training for new and existing staff.
  • Implemented risk management framework to proactively address potential quality issues before they affected production.
  • Oversaw successful completion of external audits with no major non-conformances identified.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Set aggressive targets for employees to drive company success and strengthen motivation.

N.D.T Manager

Lite Metals Company
1991 - 2005
  • Trained and Certified NDT Employees as the responsible Level-3.
  • Mentored junior team members for career advancement, fostering a pipeline of future leaders within the organization.
  • Conducted internal audits.
  • Hosted all customer audits
  • Wrote work instructions,and procedures to achieve and maintain Nadcap accreditation for NDT and Heat Treat.
  • Scheduled all jobs requiring NDT to assure on time delivery.

NDT Technician

Lite Metals Company
1987 - 1990
  • Visually examined materials, structures and components for signs of corrosion, metal fatigue and cracks.
  • Streamlined reporting processes by creating clear and concise documentation of findings for engineering teams to review.
  • Increased equipment reliability with thorough evaluation of weld quality using visual inspection and other NDT methods.
  • Conducted liquid penetrant tests to locate surface cracks by coating objects with fluorescent dyes, cleaning excess penetrants and applying developers.
  • Created radiographic images to detect flaws in objects while leaving objects intact.
  • Calibrated and maintained many pieces of sensitive non-destructive testing equipment.
  • Prepared reports on non-destructive testing results.
  • Selected, calibrated, or operated equipment used in non-destructive testing of products or materials.

Education

College Prep

Southeast
Ravenna, OH
05-1987

Skills

  • Project management
  • Operations management
  • Production planning
  • Continuous improvement
  • Scheduling
  • Training programs
  • Work delegation
  • Cost reduction strategies
  • Inventory oversight
  • Strategic thinker
  • Production problem resolution
  • Quality assurance
  • Maintenance planning
  • Maintenance scheduling
  • Preventive maintenance programs
  • Production order review
  • Expenditure approvals

Accomplishments

  • Level-3 Radiographic testing.
  • Level-3 Penetrant testing.
  • Tested and approved Level-3 in RT and PT by Sikorsky Aircraft.
  • Certified source inspector for Sikorsky Aircraft.
  • Tested and approved Level-3 RT final interpretation by Bell Helicopter.
  • Tested and approved Level-3 RT and PT by Boeing.
  • Certified TIG welder for aerospace applications. Magnesium and Aluminum sand castings.
  • Negotiated union contracts with the UAW local 70.

Timeline

Plant Manager

Lite Magnesium Products
09.2016 - Current

Quality Manager

Lite Metals Company
2006 - 2015

N.D.T Manager

Lite Metals Company
1991 - 2005

NDT Technician

Lite Metals Company
1987 - 1990

College Prep

Southeast

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