Brian Gabriel

A global leader in both human and animal nutrition

• Executed capital projects up to $1 million to support department improvements
• Coordinate projects with multiple teams including leadership, research, operations, maintenance and contractor groups
• Coached newly hired employees and interns while observing progress.
• Developed and maintained SOPs and P&IDs while following management of change procedures
• Led and managed Zero Failure team, a process improvement method that targets plant equipment and production performance
• Managed third-party contractors, inspecting completed work and ongoing efforts to confirm quality and adherence to prescribed guidelines.
• Conducted root cause analysis to identify, prioritize and eliminate process losses.
• Analyzed data to identify trends in production and developed projects to reduce expenses.

Worldwide manufacturer of work holding for turning & grinding machine tools

• Managed projects from procurement to commission.
• Coordinated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues and mitigate risks.
• Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
• Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress, and technical problems.
• Coordinated material procurement and required services for projects within budget requirements.
• Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.

Manufacturer of electromechanical assemblies for automotive industry

• Addressed design challenges and evaluated alternative design models to meet project requirements.
• Designed tooling fixtures and test setups using SolidWorks and OnShape
• Conducted technical evaluations of engineering designs and test results.
• Provided updated designs/prints for manufacturing
• Analyzed and interpreted data to identify trends and recommend improvements.
• Documented and developed engineering procedures and processes