Bryan Jansen, MBA

Experience

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  Gallup-McKinley County Schools

  Jan 1999 - May 2000

  Math Teacher

  Math concept instruction to 9-12th grade students. Coached the Football, Basketball, and Track and Field teams.

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  US Synthetic

  Jan 2000 - Jan 2001

  Press Operator

  Responsible for production of quality polycrystalline diamond pieces through utilization of assembly, press, lapping and grinding machinery and processes while following standard work methods to meet customer expectations. Ensure safety at all times.

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  US Synthetic

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2005

  Perform a variety of difficult and critical technical assignments to assist engineers in expediting the design, development, procurement, fabrication, continuous improvement, testing and documentation of new polycrystalline diamond compound (PDC) products for US Synthetic customers. Operate grinding machines to finish product according to precise US Synthetic and customer specifications. Accurately inspect product to ensure only high quality parts are sent to inventory. Follow and implement Lean principles at work site and ensure safety at all times.

  • R&D Testing Technician

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2005

  • Finishing operator

    Jan 2002 - Jan 2003
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  US Synthetic

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2007

  Finishing Inspector

  Responsible for running grinding machines to finish product according to precise US Synthetic and customer specifications. Accurately inspect product to ensure only high quality parts are sent to inventory. Follow and implement Lean principles at work site and ensure safety at all times.

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  US Synthetic

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2012

  R&D Testing Lead

  Provide supervision and leadership to Research and Development technicians. Plan and assign work, implement policies and procedures, increase team members’ skills and capabilities and recommend improvements in production methods, testing methods, training methods, equipment operation procedures and working conditions. Provide planning and scheduling for R&D factory and labs. Provide machine programming support. Oversee and train all technicians and step in to assist Experimental Record flow when needed. Train engineers and customers to current Experimental Record standards and assist all Value Stream teams. Provide customer interface while maintaining secure/confidential experimental data. Ensure adherence to standards in order to provide quality data to customers. Show less

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  US Synthetic

  Jan 2013 - now

  Research and Development Factory Manager

  Manage teams of research and development technicians, team leads, and operators to ensure the pursuit of good Lean methods while developing as employees. Develop strategies and goals for Key Performance Indicators. Participate as a member of the Strategic Science and Value Stream teams to maintain and improve the business as defined by the US Synthetic customer and business values strategy. Administer standards of scientific method in order to capture all learning.

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  Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake

  Mar 2022 - Aug 2022

  Human Resources Consultant

  Provide human capital guidance. Develop human resource models, advise businesses on policies and procedures, and resolve any issues that companies might have with its workforce. Assist with recruiting and training new employees.