Heather Bryant

Experience

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  Michigan Technological University

  Sept 2006 - May 2009

  Statistician for MTU Marketing and Athletic Communications Department

  Managed statistical data, organized and maintained records, ensuring accuracy in Division 1 Hockey, Division 2 Volleyball and Basketball for the Huskies.

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  Boise Inc.

  May 2009 - Dec 2009

  Process Engineering Intern

  Created a plan to save $2.8 million a year by streamlining a process/reducing waste/optimizing equipment, etcLed daily production team meetings, outlining assignments for 15 peopleResponsible for organizing SOPs for operatorsUsed equipment, communicated with operators, performed housekeeping rounds and completed monthly safety reportsLocated and catalogued critical valves

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  Dominion

  May 2010 - Aug 2010

  System Engineering Intern

  Produced valve packing data sheetsAssisted in organizing the 2010 budget for our departmentResearched criticality for safety related concerns on valves, actuators and MCC'sLocated specific pumps to retrieve missing data Complied all procedures relevant to service water and test data for MOV’s

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  USG

  May 2011 - now

  I provide support for the manufacturing facilities in USG's Ceilings Division. I use my subject matter expertise to help with the development and improvement of the manufacturing process, product formulation and performance requirements to optimize the opportunities available including cost improvements and capacity increases. Communicate and promote new technology implementation among Ceilings manufacturing plants and contribute to the project selection as well as management oversight.Drive continuous improvement and support the goals of the facilities. Show less Manages the Red Wing Production Department and plant safety/compliance programs. Directs activities of production employees to assure safe, timely, efficient and high quality production.Head of training, motivating and supervising all production and shipping/receiving employees.Responsible for the oversight and administration of the state and federal environmental compliance requirements and program documentation.Uses Marketing and Research to implement new product changes or enhancements. Takes ideas and concepts and effectively implements changes in a safe and efficient way.Works closely with the Cloquet plant and external customers to grow the ceilings business and provide exceptional customer service while managing costs and inventory accuracy.Actively participates with the Red Wing Leadership Team and fosters growth, engagement, and innovation. Encourages the use of coaching, 5S, and LSS tools to continuously improve the operation and increase employee engagement. Show less Monitors day to day process activities and recommends and implements improvements to maximize efficiency to include waste, speed, delay and raw material usage.Establishes and maintains effective communication within the departments.Works with plant maintenance personnel in the RPM process while acting as the department production maintenance coordinator.Learns about and supports new technology, implementing trial plans and working with plant personnel to improve operational safety, quality, efficiency and cost performance.Supervision of production and safety for approximately 80 employees. Show less Responsible for overseeing multiple projects involving the installation of new pollution control equipment and upgrading the existing equipment. Projects ranging up to $32.5 MM.Troubleshooting engineering and/or production problems while implementing the solutions on a timely basis. Working with plant personnel and contractors on a daily basis emphasizing safety.Learning the environmental requirements of our plant and submitting documents to the MPCA.Administrator of both the Hazard communication and Hazwoper Model Programs. Show less

  • Technical Manager of Ceilings

    Mar 2019 - now

  • Production Manager and Environmental Coordinator

    Jun 2016 - Feb 2019

  • General Foreman of Constellation, Coatings and Raw Materials

    Jan 2014 - May 2016

  • Project Engineer

    May 2011 - Dec 2013