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Brian Stevenson

Portsmouth,VA

Summary

Motivated,versatile,hands on Skilled Tradesman with a strong background in mentoring, training tomorrows leaders. Excited to develop successful training plans that meets dynamic company and employee needs. Accustomed to collaborating with managers to hone in on unique requirements. Prepared to bring abilities developed over a 20+ year career to a growth-oriented role.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Technical Training Coordinator-Apprenticeship/Tool Room Supervisor

Busch Vacuum Systems LLC
04.2022 - Current
  • Provided coaching and mentoring to new employees, during onboarding process.
  • Managed internal apprenticeship program. Registered and approved by Virginia Department of Labor & Industry.
  • Analyzed and evaluated training effectiveness and program outcomes.
  • Managed daily operation of Toolroom in support of the value streams.

Machine Shop Manager

Busch Vacuum Systems LLC.
03.2018 - 04.2022

Supervises and directs the activities of our (2) shift machine shop operation, comprised of (3) machining teams using approximately 20 machine tools and ancillary equipment. Oversees the job performance of all team members and ensures that the department operates in an efficient manner while producing the desired quality and quantity of work. In addition to managing the day-to-day tactical operations, the Machine Shop Manager is a key driver of continuous improvement initiatives to meet annual plan targets in safety, quality, delivery, costs and morale.

Machine Shop Manager

Fairlead Integrated
11.2014 - 01.2018
  • Managed daily operations of an AS 9100 C certified Machine Shop in the production of precision machined parts and assemblies for customers based in the Aerospace/Defense industries. Supervises and directs the activities of a (2) shift machine shop operation, comprised of CNC & Manual Machinists,using approximately 20 machine tools and ancillary equipment. Oversees the job performance of all team members and ensures that the department operates in an efficient manner while producing the desired quality and quantity of work. In addition to managing the day-to-day tactical operations, the Machine Shop Manager is a key driver of continuous improvement initiatives to meet annual plan targets in safety, quality, delivery, costs and morale.

Instructor -Precision Machining Technology

Tidewater Community College- Workforce Development
10.2014 - 01.2015
  • Administer a NIMS based curriculum for Precision Machining Technology to students from local manufacturing companies to improve their knowledge and skillsets.
  • Classroom combined with lab (hands on) that provide comprehensive training.
  • An evening course offered by TCC. Certificate of Completion upon successful closeout. Duration 105 hours






Project Planner

Craft Machine Works
11.2012 - 11.2014
  • Established planning objectives for projects by identifying key issues, approaches and performance metrics.
  • Made appropriate changes and modifications to project plans to meet organizational needs.
  • Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
  • Scheduled and facilitated meetings between project stakeholders to discuss deliverables, schedules and conflicts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Laurel Oaks Career Development Campus
Wilmington, OH
1980

Skills

  • Shop management,Project management
  • Apprenticeship management
  • CIP,KPI,5S,TPM,SFM,A3,GD&T
  • Materials-management/selection
  • Heat Treating/Plating
  • Jig/Fixture/Gages/Special Machines
  • Fabrications-Layout/Fitting/Machining
  • Injection/Blown Film Molds
  • Machine Tool Setup/Operation

Timeline

Technical Training Coordinator-Apprenticeship/Tool Room Supervisor

Busch Vacuum Systems LLC
04.2022 - Current

Machine Shop Manager

Busch Vacuum Systems LLC.
03.2018 - 04.2022

Machine Shop Manager

Fairlead Integrated
11.2014 - 01.2018

Instructor -Precision Machining Technology

Tidewater Community College- Workforce Development
10.2014 - 01.2015

Project Planner

Craft Machine Works
11.2012 - 11.2014

High School Diploma -

Laurel Oaks Career Development Campus
Brian Stevenson