Bryan Brown
Beaverton,OR
Summary
Experienced Tooling Manager with a strong background in effectively managing tooling operations and optimizing production processes. Adept at leading diverse teams to successfully accomplish complex projects. Skilled in teaching new concepts and implementing best practice strategies. Committed professional with a proven ability to maximize productivity by leveraging expertise in precision machining, process improvement, and resource allocation.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Tooling Manager
Nike Air MI
06.2023 - Current
- Achieved consistent on-time delivery of projects by effectively managing resources and scheduling tasks.
- Developed comprehensive training programs to boost team performance and skillsets.
- Continuously updated knowledge of industry trends, incorporating new technologies into the workplace where applicable.
- Streamlined workflow for increased productivity with thorough analysis of tooling processes.
Tooling Supervisor
Nike AIR Manufacturing Innovation
09.2019 - 06.2023
- Set overall vision and provided team leadership.
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts.
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows.
- Utilized standard operating procedures, effective crew resource management, communication and procedures specified in company operation manual.
- Measured effectiveness of customer success by defining operational metrics, tracking systems and reporting to executive team.
Shop Lead
Nike AIR MI
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Planned machining by studying work orders, batch record, materials, specifications, reference, locations of surfaces, and machining parameters.
- Provided job training and monitored performance of team members.
- Calibrated machines to maintain productivity levels and adherence to quality standards.
- Completed projects on time and under budget and increased cell efficiency by 30%.
Senior Machinist
Nike IHM
09.2014 - 06.2016
- Obtained blueprints and support materials from suppliers and engineers.
- Operated and maintained up to six different mill and lathe machines to fabricate highly sensitive R&D products.
- Interpreted drawings and planed work in proper operational sequence on multi-cut jobs.
- CAM programming fixturing and Thermoforming Molds.
Machinist 2
Nike IHM
06.2011 - 09.2014
- Responsible for part projects from intake of work request, CAM programming, set up and final product inspection on all components.
- Used CNC and manual equipment to perform both initial and final machining.
Education
Associate of Arts - Machine Manufacturing
Portland Community College
Portland, OR06.2012
Professional Development
Skills
- Staff Management
- Processes and Procedures
- Project Management
- Training and mentoring
- CNC 5-Axis Machining
- Additive/Subtractive Machining
- Priority management
- Strategic planning
- Job Pack/Team Center/NX/SolidWorks
Timeline
Tooling Manager
Nike Air MI
06.2023 - Current
Tooling Supervisor
Nike AIR Manufacturing Innovation
09.2019 - 06.2023
Shop Lead
Nike AIR MI
06.2017 - 09.2019
Senior Machinist
Nike IHM
09.2014 - 06.2016
Machinist 2
Nike IHM
06.2011 - 09.2014
Associate of Arts - Machine Manufacturing
Portland Community College
Professional Development
Similar Profiles
Anthony GreenAnthony Green
Plastic Machine Operator at Nike Air MIPlastic Machine Operator at Nike Air MI
Hanki Griffith Berlin (Hanki Kang)Hanki Griffith Berlin (Hanki Kang)
Plastic Machine Operator at Nike Air MIPlastic Machine Operator at Nike Air MI
Draven JensenDraven Jensen
Plastic Machine Operator at Nike Air MIPlastic Machine Operator at Nike Air MI