Director Manager Process Improvement In Greater Phoenix AZ Resume Lyle Breiner

DIRECTOR MANAGER, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT Tested and proven creative innovator with a documented history of significant accomplishments in process improvement, cost reduction and team building. Possesses a unique combination of technical knowledge, expertise with the desire and ability to effectively coach, train and mentor diverse staff.

Lyle Dean Breiner Gilbert, AZ 85297 Home (408) 275-4432 or Cell (208) 871-0710 [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/LyleBreiner

Tradition of Performance Excellence      

Manage & Lead Teams Train & Mentor Staff Creative Problem Solving Project Management Develop & Implement Complex Data Analysis

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SPC & Experimental Design Quality Improvement Plan & Coordinate Create Buy-In Initiate Action & Deliver Results Facilitate Process Improvement

“Lyle Breiner would be an outstanding team member for any organization. He demonstrates leadership, integrity and creativity. During the time I worked with Lyle, he effectively led and implemented a LEAN Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma deployment at a major semi-conductor manufacturing company resulting in $10 million in savings. In addition to leading the deployment, he coached and mentored Green Belts and Black Belts, completed four Design for Six Sigma Projects and led a LEAN Six Sigma project.” Todd Griggs, President and Owner Advanced Quality Innovation, LLC

Lyle Breiner

(208) 871-0710

DIRECTOR MANAGER, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT PROCESS ANALYSIS & IMPROVEMENT…LEAN SIX SIGMA…INCREASE EFFICIENCIES & REDUCE COSTS Possesses proven ability to establish and nurture relationships which positively affect profits through achievements in problem identification and resolution skills. Strong qualifications in team leadership, mentoring, and has in-depth experience developing and implementing processes contributing significantly to bottom-line efficiency and profitability. Manage & Lead Teams I was asked to manage a group of over 50 Engineers and Technicians, all of whom had reported directly to the previous manager. I put a structure in place that gave me five direct reports and divided the rest of the department into small groups reporting to these Leads and Supervisors. As a result, each individual employee had access to their group leader even on night shift, which significantly improved communication and operational efficiency. Train & Mentor Staff Shift Leads were struggling with the correct use of Statistical Process Control to monitor critical processes. I set up weekly meetings with each of the Leads to review problem control charts and teach the concepts of SPC. I then had the Leads develop their own approach to solving problems. The outcome was that the Leads were able to immediately address issues on their shift, which in the past would have waited for someone on first shift. Creative Problem Solving Risk is always present when developing a process or product. One cannot always eliminate risk, but it has to be managed. Risk is most generally evaluated with regards to quality, cost and schedule. I have conducted innumerable risk assessments for new processes, new equipment and products. My risk assessments also include a response plan for each risk so the staff on shift will know exactly what to do if something goes wrong. Project Management I was the Deployment Champion for LEAN Six Sigma in Process R&D. I developed a charter for the deployment effort and a timeline for implementation. Training dates, designated individuals and training facilities were all included in the plan. My project yielded over 50 individuals trained as Green Belts, 16 Black Belts, 40 trained in LEAN and four individuals in Design for Six Sigma Black Belt. Develop & Implement The introduction of next generation parts and products can require advanced processes. I led a team to develop the next generation dielectric material for use in a DRAM using a process on current equipment which only required a small upgrade. This upgrade cost about $80,000 compared to over $5,000,000 for a new piece of equipment. Spread over the 20 new systems that would have been required, this saved the company more than $98,000,000. Complex Data Analysis The use of Statistical Process Control requires knowledge of control charts. Many groups were trying to use specification limits instead of control limits, reducing the power of the chart because signals cannot be differentiated from changes or random noise. I developed a course covering selection of the type of chart, how to calculate control limits and how to interpret control charts and identify shifts as well as out of control data

Lyle Breiner

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ Engineering Manager  Responsible for the safety, quality, availability, cycle time, cost, team development, tactical planning and performance metrics for my shift.  Extensive use of data extraction and analysis tools such as SQL Path Finder, JMP are utilized daily

2011 - 2015

Micron Technology, Boise, ID Manager of Technical Manufacturing (2003 - 2009)  Implemented the use of statistical methods – LEAN, Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma - within the process development group.  Managed the R&D training group and taught classes on SPC. Engineering Section Manager (1994 - 2003)  Established a world class process development group for chemical vapor deposition, thermal process and diffusion.  Established a pilotline engineering and maintenance support team and developed the management framework for both groups. Process Development Engineer (1992 - 1994)  Developed and optimized self-align etch which enabled the company to produce the next generation.  Introduced the use of SPC and Design of Experiments in the R&D Plasma Etch group.

1992 - 2009

AMI, Gould Semiconductor, Pocatello, ID Operations Manager (1987 - 1992)  Responsible for all aspects of Photo, Wet Process and Dry Etch, and managed production output, equipment maintenance and engineering.  Established evaluation criteria in advance for all suppliers for next generation equipment selection and qualification. Engineering Section Manager (1983 - 1987) Sustaining Engineer (1981 - 1983)

1981 - 1992

Lyle Breiner

(208) 871-0710 EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND PROFICIENCIES

Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID Master of Science – Physics University of California, San Diego, CA Bachelor of Science – Physics Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (DMAIC) – Six Sigma Academy Design for Six Sigma Black Belt (DFSS) – Six Sigma Academy LEAN Manufacturing – Six Sigma Academy Six Sigma Champion Training – Six Sigma Academy Problem Solving and Decision Making – Kepner-Tregoe Project Management – Kepner-Tregoe Project Management – Project Management Institute Program Management – Project Management Institute Portfolio Management – Project Management Institute IT Management – Program Management Institute Statistical Process Control and Experimental Design – Micron Technology * Inventor or co-inventor on 28 patents in Semiconductor Industry Microsoft Office, Access, Project; Mini Tab; SAS and JMP; SQL (data extraction)

TESTIMONIALS “I had the opportunity to work very closely with Lyle over a three year period. During that time, I got to know him very well and exactly what he brings to the table for any employer. Lyle is an extremely well-rounded professional. His career has afforded him the privilege of working at multiple levels, from entry level engineer to upper level department head and manager. This wide range of roles has armed him with a very unique and informed perspective of business operations in relation to technical challenges. Lyle is not afraid to embrace an unpopular decision when the information at hand warrants it. He also brings a true sense of realism into his decision making process, and demands the same from those working around or for him. I would, without hesitation, recommend Lyle to any potential employer.” Peter A. Benson, Start-Up Engineer URS “I enjoyed working with Lyle for over 10 years. He was instrumental in getting the researchers at Micron to use statistical methods such as design of experiments (DOE) to improve the efficiency of their experiments. I remember one of my first presentations of a DOE that I ran at a meeting and noting the Lyle was one of the few engineers to truly grasp the significance of the work. Lyle is very approachable, thoughtful and energetic, and I often used him as an unofficial mentor during my career. He would be an asset to any organization he joined.” Garo Derderian, Ph.D. Global Foundries