Jeff Brothers
Cherryvale,KS
Summary
Strategic operations leader skilled in driving organizational success through resource optimization and process improvement. Expertise in cost management and enhancing operational efficiency while fostering team collaboration. Delivers results through effective leadership, strategic decision-making, and project management.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President of Operations & Facilities
Supply Energetics
Parsons, Kansas, United States
12.2025 - Current
- Leading end-to-end operations and rapid facilities expansion for a modern energetics company dedicated to shoring up the sovereign munitions supply chain. Directing the scale-up of mission-critical production facilities, optimizing domestic throughput, and aligning international expansion strategies.
- Overall Site Management: Actively leading on-site talent acquisition and operational scaling at Prairie Forge, building a world-class team of process engineers and defense specialists to manage high-yield energetics production from commissioning through full mission readiness.
- Infrastructure Scaling: Spearheading the development and commissioning of the Prairie Forge site in Parsons, KS, scaling high-velocity processing facilities for secure propellants and munitions components.
- Industry & Consortium Leadership: Acting as the designated corporate Team Leader across the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI), and the National Armaments Consortium (NAC), collaborating with joint-service stakeholders to align modern energetics capabilities with strategic defense objectives.
- Supply Chain Integration: Re-engineering domestic propellant and nitrocellulose supply chains to support next-generation theater demands, including 155mm components and hypersonic propellants.
- Industry & Consortium Leadership: Act as the designated corporate Team Leader across the National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), the Sporting Arms and Ammunition Manufacturers' Institute (SAAMI), and the National Armaments Consortium (NAC), collaborating with joint-service stakeholders to align modern energetics capabilities with strategic defense objectives.
Chief Operations Officer
Tintagel Group Inc.
12.2023 - 12.2025
- Oversaw corporate operational strategies, enhancing scalability and efficiency in complex industrial manufacturing projects. Developed standard operating frameworks that enabled advanced hard-tech and defense industrial base applications.
Site Director
Day & Zimmermann
Parsons, Kansas, United States
09.2022 - 12.2023
- Directed site operations at former Kansas Army Ammunition Plant, a critical hub for munitions production and defense energetics logistics, ensuring mission success.
- Managed secure industrial footprint for specialized energetics, propellant handling, and munitions assembly, achieving compliance with DoD safety protocols.
- Operational Optimization: Championed site-wide initiatives that improved manufacturing throughput, modernized legacy equipment, and ensured seamless handoffs to both defense primes and joint-service stakeholders.
- Led cross-functional teams in production, engineering, safety, and logistics to uphold high operational readiness standards.
Quality Supervisor- Military
Orizon Aerostructures
Chanute, Kansas
11.2018 - 02.2020
- Managed military-grade quality operations for complex aerostructures, ensuring compliance with aerospace engineering specifications and maintaining production velocity.
- Oversaw daily inspections and precision measurement systems (CMM) to identify defects and ensure quality standards for high-priority military aerospace contracts.
- Supervised quality control processes to ensure compliance with industry standards and specifications.
- Implemented corrective actions to address non-conformances, improving overall product quality.
- Trained and mentored team members on quality assurance protocols and best practices.
Production Manager
NEODESHA QUALITY MACHINING INC
Neodesha, Kansas
10.2017 - 02.2018
- Directed a high-precision machining facility, optimizing scheduling, tooling configurations, and material routing to ensure fast, predictable delivery of industrial components.
- Oversaw production scheduling to optimize workflow and meet delivery deadlines.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing product reliability and customer satisfaction.
- Trained and mentored team members on machinery operation and safety procedures.
Production Manager
LMI Aerospace - A Member of the Sonaca Group
Fredonia, KS
07.2013 - 10.2017
- Oversaw daily production operations to ensure adherence to quality standards and safety protocols.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced workflow efficiency and reduced operational downtime.
- Analyzed production metrics to identify trends, driving strategic decisions for capacity planning and resource allocation.
- Led initiatives to adopt new technologies that increased productivity and supported long-term organizational goals.
Owner/Operator
Brothers Construction
Cherryvale, KS
08.2007 - 06.2013
- Established and led a regional construction firm, handled capital allocation, vendor relations, subcontractor supply chains, and complex site safety operations.
- Managed daily operations to ensure project timelines and quality standards were consistently met.
- Oversaw workforce scheduling to optimize resource allocation and labor efficiency across multiple projects.
- Developed and implemented safety protocols, enhancing workplace safety compliance and reducing incidents.
Land Acquisition
Colt Energy Inc
Kansas City, Missouri Area
05.2006 - 07.2007
- Facilitated regulatory and landowner negotiations for mineral, oil, and natural gas exploration leases in the Kansas and Missouri region.
Education
Bachelor of Science - BS - ASI: Production/Management
Kansas State University
ManhattanSkills
- Operations Management
- Strategic planning
- Business development
- Strategic management
- Change management
- Facility Management
- Supply Chain Optimization
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Vice President of Operations & Facilities
Supply Energetics
12.2025 - Current
Chief Operations Officer
Tintagel Group Inc.
12.2023 - 12.2025
Site Director
Day & Zimmermann
09.2022 - 12.2023
Quality Supervisor- Military
Orizon Aerostructures
11.2018 - 02.2020
Production Manager
NEODESHA QUALITY MACHINING INC
10.2017 - 02.2018
Production Manager
LMI Aerospace - A Member of the Sonaca Group
07.2013 - 10.2017
Owner/Operator
Brothers Construction
08.2007 - 06.2013
Land Acquisition
Colt Energy Inc
05.2006 - 07.2007
Bachelor of Science - BS - ASI: Production/Management
Kansas State University