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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS
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JOSEPH BRIGHT

Director Of Operations
PEORIA,AZ

Summary

Senior Director of Operations directing 3–4 departments across inventory control, manufacturing, customer service, and facilities performance. Improves throughput and budget discipline by monitoring KPIs, managing 4–6 major projects, and removing bottlenecks across interdependent teams. Aligns workflow, quality, and delivery targets to support stable operations and new product execution.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT – Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement

LIGHT & WONDER
Las Vegas, Nevada
01.2020 - Current
  • Directed operational strategies that improved efficiency across multiple departments.
  • Implemented production line process enhancements achieving a 25% increase in line capacity leading to 1M savings in labor efficiency
  • Implemented process improvements that streamlined production workflows, significantly reducing operational delays.
  • Adept at managing complex projects and ensuring compliance with regulatory and safety standards.
  • Designed, developed and implemented a packaging solution for finished goods shipping, reducing damaged material complaints by 95%
  • Implemented process enhancements resulting in 20% increase in capacity and 15% reduction in labor costs quarter over quarter in finished goods shipping department.

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

REGENESIS BIOMEDICAL
Scottsdale, Arizona
10.2011 - 01.2020
  • Enhanced operational performance by overseeing inventory control in manufacturing and customer service.
    Drove quality and efficiency initiatives through strengthened interdepartmental collaboration.
    Continuously improved operations by analyzing key performance indicators.
    Successfully managed multiple projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints using strategic project management.
  • Led team in developing and submitting 10-year contract renewal, successfully securing government contract representing 98% of company’s $18M annual revenue.
  • Effectively managed $1.5M redesign of pulsed RF therapy system, paving way for new product opportunities with forecast revenue potential exceeding $20M.
  • Directed initiative focusing on cost reduction in manufacturing and COGS of newly designed product from $2000 per unit to under $750 for commercial viability.
  • Designed and deployed work from home strategy during facility transition, yielding 30% productivity enhancement across organization.
  • Led team in developing and submitting 10-year contract renewal, securing government contract that represented 98% of company’s $18M annual revenue.

SENIOR CONSULTANT

SIX SIGMA SYSTEMS
Phoenix, AZ
09.2008 - 10.2011
  • Specialized in patient financial services, driving process improvements through lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies. Analyzed complex workflows to identify root causes of operational bottlenecks and implement data-driven solutions. Collaborated across functions to enhance billing accuracy and accelerate collections. Developed performance metrics to optimize revenue cycle performance and improve patient financial experience.
  • Analyzed client requirements and tailored solutions to meet specific business needs effectively.
  • Assessed client requirements and customized solutions to address specific business needs.
  • Fostered collaboration with client representatives, executing pre-kaizen analysis and comprehensive evaluations of work arrival and process capacity.
  • Carried out follow-up assessments to gauge, track, and review process alterations and ensure alignment with implementation plans.
  • Conducted follow-up assessments to evaluate process changes and ensure adherence to implementation plans.

CUSTOM ENCLOSURE SERVICES / PRODUCT MANAGER

AVNET INC.
Phoenix, Arizona
06.2004 - 04.2008
  • Executed lean manufacturing strategies, driving continuous improvement across operations. Created comprehensive training materials and documentation for effective kaizen implementation. Advanced to manager role, responsible for project management in custom computer enclosure design. Cultivated strong supplier relationships to optimize component quality and delivery timelines.
  • Oversaw collaboration with custom chassis suppliers for product development, incorporating sourcing, qualifying, and monitoring engagements to ensure compliance with project requirements and timelines.
  • Oversaw and fortified collaboration with all custom chassis suppliers for product development, incorporating sourcing, qualifying, and monitoring supplier engagements to guarantee compliance with project requirements and timelines.
  • Executed in-depth evaluation of customer specifications, determining and sourcing best-fit supplier to ensure superior quality and cost-effectiveness
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to enhance product performance and improve user experience.

Education

MBA - Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX
Phoenix, AZ
10.2006

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
Phoenix, AZ
01.2003

Skills

  • Operations strategy
  • Cross-functional leadership
  • Team development
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Lean manufacturing
  • Six Sigma

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS & AWARDS

Member of AZ State Board of Examiners, Arizona State Quality Awards (Malcolm Baldrige Criteria), Member of the Valley of the Sun Lean Benchmarking Council, 3-time recipient - Avnet ACE Award for Outstanding Customer Service, Avnet Outstanding Achiever Award, achieved 185% to plan

EDUCATION & TRAINING

  • Dale Carnegie Leadership for Managers Training
  • FDA & ISO Design Controls
  • Software Verification & Validation Strategies
  • Risk Management Requirements for ISO 14971 & FDA

Timeline

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT – Manufacturing Engineering and Continuous Improvement

LIGHT & WONDER
01.2020 - Current

DIRECTOR OF OPERATIONS

REGENESIS BIOMEDICAL
10.2011 - 01.2020

SENIOR CONSULTANT

SIX SIGMA SYSTEMS
09.2008 - 10.2011

CUSTOM ENCLOSURE SERVICES / PRODUCT MANAGER

AVNET INC.
06.2004 - 04.2008

MBA - Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX

Bachelor of Arts - Business Management

OTTAWA UNIVERSITY
JOSEPH BRIGHTDirector Of Operations