Brian Kearns

Operations and engineering experience from Manufacturing Engineering up through Operations Management. Manufacturing Process Engineer for Surface Mount Technology, electrical and mechanical processes. Excels in a highly charged fast-paced environment requiring focused analysis, crisis management and tactical along with strategic execution. Drives a culture of safety, quality,and continuous improvement through leveraging the most effective and efficient use of today's systems and tools while implementing best in class approaches. Sought after change agent who revitalizes manufacturing though attention to detail, leadership, teaching, execution, process discipline, and team building. TPM instructor certified and experienced in leading JH Pillar and Hoshin Kanri activities. Lead multiple Lean In-Action events to improve manufacturing safety, quality, and productivity. Green/Black Belt 6-Sigma certified. Captain (USAF)- Secret clearance. Specialties: Technical Cermanics Quality Mamagement and QMS SMT Process Engineer JIPM TPM Instructor Certified JH Pillar Lead for Autonomous Maintenance Hoshin Kanri Productivity Leader Six-Sigma Black Belt Certified - OSRAM Six-Sigma Green Belt Certified - GE Lean Manufacturing Value Stream Manager RCA Leadership Certified IPC-A-610 Certified