Innovative and highly motivated Lean Professional / Process Improvement Specialist. Proven success in developing and implementing systems that enhance staff productivity, reduce waste, and increase organizational efficiencies. Manages projects that improve key performance metrics and transform plant environments. Extensive experience in aerospace, sheet metal and pharmaceutical industries. Clarifies issues, advocates solutions, mobilizes cross functional support and facilitates decision making. Intuitively analytical leader known for personal credibility, integrity and effective communication. Specialties:Lean Methodology Proficiencies Toyota Production System, Kaizen, 6S, Lean Metrics, Standardization, Cellular Design, PDCA Problem Solving Cycle, Overall Equipment Effectiveness, Kanban and Six Sigma.

Industrial Engineer @ Opening up a new distribution warehouse. From February 2015 to Present (9 months) Torrance, CaliforniaSenior Lean Engineer @ Cross functional facilitator of process improvements in design and manufacturing of passive microwave space hardware. Provide leadership to SMT on strategic initiatives and manage lean implementations. •Analyzed value stream, identified and coordinated projects for increased capacity of high power testing. •Generated 150K in revenue from old equipment/components and developed inventory management system. •Initiated corrective actions and implemented preventive actions for internal/external NCR’s. •Developed employee skills training curriculum and cross training plan. From July 2014 to November 2014 (5 months) El Segundo, CaliforniaProcess Improvement Engineer @ Manufacturing customized ceilings and wall panels. Identify and coordinate projects for Lean systems development, KPI’s, production scheduling and on-time delivery. •Increased On-Time delivery from ~60% to 95% in 3 months. •Streamlined communication flow from project managers to purchasing/inventory and production scheduling. •Implemented a production output reporting system and hourly output boards. From August 2013 to February 2014 (7 months) Commerce, CAIndustrial Engineer @ Manufacturing customized doors and frames. Identify and coordinate projects for cost and lead time reduction, increase quality and improve flow. Coordinate implementation of Lean systems, kanban, supermarkets and facilitate problem solving workstreams. •Implemented rapid dry glue to reduce lead time 2 hrs and reduce assembly WIP 90%. •Developed a kanban card replenishment system for approximately 100 standard parts for doors and frames. •Installed an ergonomic conveyor system in a highly manual assembly process. •Implemented a standard work/training system for employee accountability. •Standardized weld schedules for 12 spot weld machines and 2 projection welders, resulting in an 80% reduction in anchor failures in the field. •Baseline labor rates and routers for implementing Manufacturing Execution System (MES) From April 2012 to June 2013 (1 year 3 months) Fontana, CALean Process Engineer @ Reported to the Director of Lean Manufacturing for North America supporting plant manager, production manager, 5 supervisors, product engineers and 100+ employees. Performed trainings for Lean skill development of supervisors and operators. Coordinated implementation of standard work drove accountability in all levels of the organization. •Achieved a $301,000 annual cost savings in finished walls ($44000), finished base ($126,000), and Vanity ($131000) cabinet assembly lines by implementing standard work and line balancing. •Trained operators and supervisors on Lean concepts. •Designed fixtures to streamline process. •5S implementation, reduce traveling time and waste. •Assisted product engineering department on developing labor standards for new products. From April 2011 to October 2011 (7 months) Anaheim, CASenior Industrial Engineer / Lean Professional @ Reported to Director of EXCEL Business Unit, supported the maintenance manager, 5 supervisors, 3 engineers and 200+ employees. Coordinated the lean skill development of the managerial team and implementation of lean systems and strategic objectives designated by the On-site Lean Office. • Lean Professional Certification Kaizen Event - Achieved a 30% reduction in time on compatible changeovers, resulting in a $120,000 annual cost savings. • Coordinated waste reduction initiatives for Excel business unit, resulting in cost-savings of approximately $4 million annually. • Facilitated Lean tools implementation resulting in a reduction in standard cost of IV containers 5% in 1 year. • Implemented a barcode verification system to reduce non conforming lots by 8% in 3 months. • Developed, implemented and managed all Lean Practices • Facilitated / Co-facilitated all Kaizen events for Business Unit and ensured completion of action items • Project leader for continuous improvement activities From July 2008 to January 2011 (2 years 7 months) Process Engineer @ Reported to Plant Manager, supported the manufacturing engineer, maintenance manager, 3 supervisors and 100+ employees. • Operations Cost Analysis • Participated in continuous improvement projects • Identified opportunities for process standardization & redesign. • Setup low volume production lines using Lean methodologies based on customer demand. • Created manufacturing instructions for complex structures. • Performed root cause analysis of non conforming lots and generated corrective action reports. From February 2007 to June 2008 (1 year 5 months) Lean Manufacturing Intern @ Reported to Master Lean Manufacturing Director; worked with another intern to perform a first time Lean Manufacturing implementation in a multi-product assembly operation. • Implementation of 5S and Lean Principles for Just-In-Time • Process Analysis, Value Stream Mapping and Cellular Design of Assembly Lines • Layout Redesign and Ergonomic Improvement • Work center Design and Assembly Line Balancing • Creform Design for Storage, Transport and Work centers • Facility Layout Redesign – Preparation for Expansion • Conduct Weekly Lean Performance Metrics • Implement AS-9100 Quality Standards From 2005 to 2007 (2 years)

Bachelor, Industrial Engineering @ California State Polytechnic University-Pomona From 2002 to 2007 Langham Creek Brandon Kingcaid is skilled in: Quality Control by..., Production Planning &..., Manufacturing Systems..., Facilities Planning..., Work Analysis & Design, Operations Research, Engineering Finance, Human Factors..., Industrial Costs &..., Ergonomics, Time Study, Standardization, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Process Development, Process Mapping, Process Optimization, Microsoft Office, Visio, AutoCAD, Lean Manufacturing, Lean Initiatives, Lean Logistics, Project Engineering, Team Leadership, Leadership Development, Change Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Kaizen, Kanban, SMED, 5S, Change Management, Industrial Engineering, Team Building, Teamwork, SPC, Quality System, Continuous Improvement, Quality Control, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Production System, Operational Excellence, ISO, DMAIC, Process Simulation