James Bryant

About James Bryant

Dedicated manager with 26+ years\' industrial experience maximizing predictive plant maintenance programs through critical data collection improvements, execution of precision work while ensuring workplace safety. Results- focused and resourceful reliability professional offering strong qualifications in production manufacturing, multi-site plant operations, low-cost sourcing and supply chain management for diverse industries. Adept at developing and managing operating budgets, initiating lean Six Sigma manufacturing processes and establishing training programs to help new hires achieve professional goals. Skills developed in a world class facility. Key Accomplishments: Drove all aspects of maintenance including capitol project planning and execution, budget control and manning at the high voltage wire plant for the largest wire and cable manufacturer in the world, successfully developing a 6S sustainment plan that has been coined the best in the nation. Directed a maintenance team to take a 62-year old plant from reactive to proactive while overseeing $25M in capital projects to support operational upgrades, produce high-conductivity metal for aerospace products and national defense applications and execute reliability functions. Maintained accountability for project deadlines, sales growth, employee management and budget forecasting for a high-volume customized material handling company, realizing substantial revenue growth from $750K to $3M annually.

Experience

1. Director of Maintenance and Engineering

   Aurubis Richmond

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Developed an asset management strategy to support the operation of a $700M greenfield project-Team building including engineering, maintenance and MRO departments to support the facility during operations-Executing commissioning of all factory assets during post construction phases-Development and implementation of CMMS system to support long term operations.

Education

• Florida Institute of Technology

  Building Construction Estimation

  1997 — 1997

• Boilermakers National Apprenticeship Program

  Gradute Journeyman Apprentice

  1997 — 2000