Brett Carter Email & Phone Number

I'm excited to be back in San Diego and open to discussing director-level roles that leverage my background in Quality, Manufacturing, and Supplier Management.Shoot me an email: bcarter@san.rr.com.

Mclean, Virginia, Us

➡️ IMPACT: Restored customer confidence with a Verification of Effectiveness Audit Program.In 2019, I relocated to Qatar for a contract role where I oversaw the Quality Management System for the UAF Central Command and Acquisition Management Integration Center. This QMS spanned 4 counties within Kuwait, Qatar, United Arab Emirates, Oman and Shaw Air Force Bases, consisting of civilian operations at 7 US Air Force Bases. My responsibilities encompassed:◾️ Managing programs for audits, customer corrective action requests & internal CAPA resolution◾️ Ensuring continued compliance to ISO 9001:2015 standards◾️ Driving quality and performance improvements within the contractual Performance Work Statement◾️ Devising a Targeted Self Inspection Program to re-evaluate operational readiness◾️ Reviewing all past customer non-conformance within 11 separate WRM program functionsI am proud that in just under a year, I was able to counteract years-long systemic and repetitive customer non-conformance by implementing a Verification of Effectiveness Audit Program.

Brisbane, Qld, Au

➡️ IMPACT: Established a temporary manufacturing, fabrication, and testing site in Amsterdam.Here I managed all quality control activities while serving as the point person for all Product & NTRL Certifications, FCC Registration and Approval, and RoHS compliance.My successes over these two years included:◾️ Developing the All Plastic Shelf product that performed to a higher RFID Tag quantity◾️ Reducing cost of existing product by 60%, saving $500 per shipped unit◾️ Saving $180K by negotiating a key supplier “Skip Ship” agreement◾️ Establishing a temporary manufacturing onsite in Amsterdam for European customer in 2 months

Santa Clara, Ca, Us

➡️ IMPACT: Introduced lean manufacturing and expanded customer base.I was brought on to this small contract manufacturing company to lead team of technical experts in implementing the most effective solutions and production processes for customers ranging from startups to Fortune 500s. By implementing Lean Manufacturing and creating a transitional environment, I was able to expand Redline's customer base to logistics, fresh produce, manufacturing, warehousing, and healthcare industries.In less than a year, I was successful in:◾️ Introducing progressive manufacturing and process methodologies◾️ Driving continuous improvement initiatives, including on-time delivery & quality production

Dallas, Tx, Us

➡️ IMPACT: Developed and managed Global Quality System Audit program for provider of high-quality orthopedic devices.I joined DJO specifically to roll out and lead a Global Quality System Audit program across all domestic and international business units, including worldwide supplier audits. Additionally, I investigated supplier-caused non-conforming product, conducted supplier audits and root-cause analysis for Supplier Corrective Actions.In just one year, I was able to:◾️ Revitalize a stagnant MRB program◾️ Minimize accumulated discrepant inventory by $250K◾️ Reduce open and aging NCMRs by 65% ◾️ Ensure compliance to 21 CFR Part 21, ISO 13485, MDD, and CMDR◾️ Strengthen supplier relations by promoting quality and component reliability

Bedford, Ma, Us

➡️ IMPACT: Improved supplier quality performance and daily yields 35% by implementing Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma. As the Supplier Quality Team Lead, I oversaw all supplier activities ranging from new supplier coordination to nonconformance resolution. Specifically, my priorities spanned:1. Driving exceptional product quality and customer value beyond expectations2. Regulatory assurance3. Optimizing cost of quality4. Restructuring the supplier qualification process5. Maintaining FDA and ISO 13485 requirementsPrior to 2013, my experience included:◾️ Senior Manager of Global Supplier Quality – Life Technologies◾️ Director of Quality Assurance – General Atomics◾️ Director of Global Quality & Manufacturing Operations – Overland Data Management◾️ Senior Supplier Development Engineer – CareFusion (formerly Cardinal Health)

Master Of Science - Ms, Management Of Manufacturing Engineering Systems

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Manufacturing Engineering Technology