Brad Devreede
Associate Director of Operations @Raytheon Technologies
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WORK HISTORY
Associate Director of Operations @Raytheon Technologies
Midland, ON, CA
Associate Director of Operations with full accountability for end-to-end manufacturing operations within a complex, regulated aerospace & defense environment. Responsible for production, quality, environmental health & safety, maintenance, facilities, logistics, and production planning & control across a multi-site footprint- Lead an operations organization of ~500 employees, growing 15–20% annually, through 6 direct reports spanning core operational functions- Drove 20% year-over-year revenue growth, achieving the highest revenue per employee in company history- Manage an annual operating budget exceeding $50M, with responsibility for cost control, financial performance, and resource allocation- Execute $4M–$20M in annual capital investments, focused on capacity expansion, equipment modernization, and long-term operational scalability- Reduced equipment downtime by 13% year-over-year through reliability-focused maintenance strategy and process discipline- Oversee sq. ft. of manufacturing space across two facilities, ensuring safe, compliant, and efficient operations- Champion a strong safety and wellness culture, contributing to recognition as an RTX Platinum Healthy Worksite Award recipient- Partner cross-functionally with Engineering, Supply Chain, Program Management, and Quality to align operational execution with strategic business objectives- Lead operational strategy, capacity planning, and continuous improvement initiatives to support sustained growth in a high-mix, high-complexity environment
EDUCATION
Georgian College
Advanced Quality Assurance
Sault College of Applied Arts and Technology
Aviation (Flight) Technology
ABOUT BRAD DEVREEDE
Operations executive with over 20 years of experience leading complex, highly regulated manufacturing environments across aerospace, defense, and advanced manufacturing. Proven track record of translating strategy into execution, scaling operations to support sustained growth, and delivering measurable business results. Currently serving as Associate Director of Operations within aerospace & defense, with full accountability for end-to-end manufacturing operations including production, quality, EHS, maintenance, facilities, logistics, and production planning across a multi-site footprint. Lead an operations organization of approximately 500 employees, growing 15–20% annually, through 6 direct reports, managing an operating budget exceeding $50M and executing $4M–$20M in annual capital investments. Recent results include 20% year-over-year revenue growth, a 13% reduction in equipment downtime, recognition as an RTX Platinum Healthy Worksite Award recipient, and achieving the highest revenue per employee in company history. Previously spent over a decade at Bombardier in progressively senior leadership roles, culminating as Director of Quality for Business Aircraft programs. Led organizations of ~275 employees with $25M in annual budget responsibility, supporting the development, certification, and production ramp-up of the Global 7500 program. Partnered closely with Operations, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Program Management to reduce risk, enable delivery, and drive execution in high-complexity environments. Recognized as a calm, data-driven leader with a strong people-first approach, known for building capable leadership teams, driving accountability, and delivering results in fast-paced, high-stakes operational settings.
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