Brian C. Riggs
Sr. Director of Operations and Manufacturing with expertise in NPI, Program Management, Commodity Management and Risk & Compliance
- Role
- Sr Director, Supply Base Management at Palo Alto Networks
- Location
- San Jose, CA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian C. Riggs
Experienced, quality-driven leader with 20+ years of experience, including Sr. Director-level positions in Technical Program Management and New Product Introduction. Documented success with 6-figure cost reductions, 20+ annual product launches, double-digit productivity improvements, and motivation for top-performing teams. Extensive experience in operations, engineering, and program management in networking, storage, and consumer electronics. Proven track record of developing strategic partnerships and optimizing processes. Manage cross-functional relationships and provide strategic planning leadership. Work effectively with senior leadership and earn recognition as a catalyst of transformational growth. Resolve escalated issues and institute proactive strategies to mitigate risks. Deep technical and business background. M.S. degree. Strategic and tactical leader known for integrity, competitive success, and a history of developing high-quality teams. Specialties: New Product Introduction (NPI), Strategic Partnership Development, Recruitment, Staff Development, Cross-Functional Team Leadership, Safety and Quality Programs, Continuous Process Improvement, Total Quality Management, Product Design, Product Development, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Commodity Management, Technical Risk Assessment, Risk and Compliance, Hardware Product Security
Experience
Sr Director, Supply Base Management
Oct 2019 — Present
Leading the implementation and management of commodity strategies to provide best in class quality, pricing and continuity of supply. Managing a team of Supply Base Managers and Component Engineers.Leading the Risk & Compliance team to develop a best in class supplier/product risk mitigation and Hardware Product Security framework.
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Master of Science (MS)
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science (BS)
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