BRANT AUGENSEN

• Direct & manage part discrepancies in production to reduce downtime/FPY
• 5 direct reports to manage: Maintenance, Quality, PDI, Facilities
• Provide direction, guidance and resolution on a daily basis for positive results
• Manage work flow/quality in Pre Delivery Inspection.
• Built strong partnerships with teams, enabling increased collaboration on problem-solving efforts and overall process improvements.

• Develop & present weekly corrective actions for assembly issues
• Provide problem solving mentorship
• Accountable for Plant layout
• Responsible for 4 direct reports currently hiring/growing
• Quality initiatives to increase FTC 50%
• Accountable for 5S, Standardized Work, safety initiatives.
• Increased team productivity, providing ongoing training, coaching, and performance feedback to staff members.

• Led a team to achieve company goals and exceed targets consistently, fostering a positive work environment.
• Managed 100 person team with 8 direct reports, responsible for $150 million in sales
• High Level KPI’s, Lean projects, VSM’s, SMED, 5S, Standardized Work
• Responsible for Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, Safety & Quality
• Drive daily Continuous Improvement.

• Established effective communication among team members for enhanced collaboration and successful project completion.
• Certified IATF 16949 Auditor
• Expert with PLEX MRP System
• Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.

• Manage 45 person Union CNC Machine shop
• Schedule Manpower & Production, increase OEE over 85%

Green belt project-PM completion.

• Resolved issues quickly to maintain productivity goals.
• Increased overall productivity by identifying bottlenecks in the production process and proposing effective solutions.
• Oversaw quality control efforts, maintaining strict adherence to industry standards and regulatory requirements while achieving high levels of customer satisfaction.

• Managed 5 direct reports Quality, Engineering, increased FTC from 55% to 80%
• Responsible for quoting new stamping dies
• Troubleshoot/fix/reverse engineer stamping tooling issues
• Update Plant Layout/Safety/Equipment.
• Project Manager for new Transfer System for Punch Press.
• Led efforts in obtaining ISO certifications, demonstrating the company''s commitment to delivering exceptional product quality consistently.
• Reduced customer complaints by enhancing internal quality control methods and protocols.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements, leading to better product performance.

• Managed 75 Employees in Trades and Production: PMs, Work Tickets, EWO’s, & TMS daily scheduling Tooling activities & Engineering changes
• $250k annual Kaizen savings
• Mentored and trained new employees to ensure consistent service standards across the team.
• Tracked and completed APQP/PSO deliverables for new vehicle launch, support PFMEA & control plans
• Developed strong team dynamics, fostering a positive work environment for all staff members.
• Controlled & implemented Supporting documents (VSOPs, OPL’s, Defect Tracking, and Gage Documentation)
• AM Lead and Certified Trainer – trained over 100 personnel.
• Oversaw daily operations, ensuring that all tasks were completed accurately and on time.
• Managed inventory control.

• Supervised operations staff and kept employees compliant with company policies and procedures.
• Conducted regular performance reviews, identifying areas for improvement and developing action plans to address them.
• Increased pieces produced and reduced labor hours by 29%
• Helped reduce set up time by 50% with the use of Kaizen events
• Reduced past dues by 51%, along with headcount by 34%
• Lean systems: Valued stream walks/mapping to reduce waste
• Set up KPI visual management boards
• Increased OEE from 69% to 78%.