Brian Burns Email and Phone Number
I am a proven Operations leader who focuses on the use of advanced manufacturing techniques, data analytics and business process improvements to improve quality and key operational metrics. I have developed top performing teams in both high-volume manufacturing operations and product development. I am results-driven with a forward-thinking approach and have led multiple strategic projects. These have included expanding current facilities, building a green field site, scaling operations internationally and downsizing facilities when required. I have formal training and extensively utilized both Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts to improve key metrics. I have a demonstrated record of building successful, quality focused operations (ISO certified) and development teams whilst managing profitable operations. My leadership philosophy focuses on values driven (Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation) teams that strive for excellence.Utilizing my leadership skills, team-oriented approach, technical ability, and problem-solving skills I progressed through the management chain with Seagate Technology, a multinational company with a >$10bn revenue. Starting as an entry-level engineer, these positions ranged from Equipment / Process Engineering Director to Senior Vice President of Operations and Product development with multi-site and Wafer fab responsibility. Through working in the UK, Singapore, Malaysia and most recently the United States, I have built a multinational network, gained invaluable communication skills, and learnt the value of diverse teams. In my most recent role, I led a global team of >5000 people and had a budget responsibility of >$100M.
Diamond Foundry
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Senior Vice President OperationsDiamond Foundry May 2024 - PresentSan Francisco, Ca, Us
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Senior Vice President Wafer Operations And Recording Head / Media DevelopmentSeagate Technology Aug 2019 - Dec 2022Fremont, Ca, UsBased in Minnesota had global responsibility for staging and delivery of recording head and media technologies to support Seagate's products. Led Seagate's Wafer Fabrication operations team utilizing Semiconductor like manufacturing processes.• Oversaw a team of approx. 5000 people based in 5 countries (US, UK, Thailand, Malaysia and Singapore) Substantial budget responsibility that included both operations and development. Responsibilities included setting and managing, headcount targets, capital identification / procurement, throughput goals and new process development. • Had dotted line responsibility for the Finance, Information Technology, Materials and Environmental Health & Safety organizations.• Introduced new products across multiple sites then managed yield and quality improvements.• Established released product performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.• Developed, coached and provided feedback to top-performing leaders and teams.• Developed and implemented new strategies and policies to achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.• Restructured department to reduce overhead and improve overall efficiency. -
Vice President Global Wafer OperationsSeagate Technology Jun 2016 - Aug 2019Fremont, Ca, UsOversaw the Manufacturing, Facilities and Released Product Performance organizations for Wafer Fabrication sites in both Bloomington, Minnesota, and Derry, Northern Ireland.• Oversaw a team of approx. 2000 people based in the UK and US. Responsible for setting and managing, headcount targets, capital identification / procurement, throughput goals. • Had dotted line responsibility for the Finance, Information Technology, Materials and Environmental Health & Safety organizations.• Delivered matched performance between two Wafer facilities for key metrics on released products: yield, cost, quality, throughput.• Responsible for new product introduction across both sites including yield and quality improvement.• Established released product performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.• Developed, coached and provided feedback to top-performing leaders and teams
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Vice President Wafer OperationsSeagate Technology Jan 2010 - Jun 2016Fremont, Ca, Us• Oversaw a team of approx. 1200 people. Responsible for setting and managing, headcount targets, capital identification / procurement, throughput goals. • Had dotted line responsibility for the Finance, Information Technology, Materials and Environmental Health & Safety organizations.• Improved performance for key metrics on released products: yield, cost, quality, throughput.• Responsible for new product introduction including yield and quality improvement.• Established released product performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.• Developed, coached, and provided feedback to top-performing leaders and teams.
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Vice President Substrate OperationsSeagate Technology Jan 2007 - Jan 2010Fremont, Ca, Us• Recruited and led a Leadership/ Management team responsible for building a facility, in Johor Malaysia and scaling the operations. Team grew to >1000 people inside first year.• Developed the Leadership team to enable local leadership to take control of facility after 2 years.• Identified and acquired capital equipment required to manufacture substrates in large scale volume.• Improved performance for key metrics: yield, cost, quality, throughput.• Had dotted line responsibility for the Finance, Information Technology, Materials and Environmental Health & Safety organizations.• Built a development team to enable new process development for next generation products.
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Plant Manager Substrate OperationsSeagate Technology Jan 2004 - Jan 2007Fremont, Ca, Us
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Engineer / Manager / DirectorSeagate Technology Nov 1993 - Jan 2004Fremont, Ca, Us• Photolithography engineer then promoted to Engineering manager of the Photolithography group. • Vacuum etch and deposition Engineering manager.• Process Engineering Director responsible for multiple engineering groups including Photolithography, Vacuum etch and Deposition, Electroplating, Test, Failure analysis, released product performance.• Equipment Sustaining and Engineering Director.
Brian Burns Education Details
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Queen'S University BelfastPhysics -
Ulster UniversityPhysics
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Brian Burns works for Diamond Foundry
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Brian Burns's current role is Experienced results and values driven Operations leader who focuses on the use of advanced manufacturing techniques, Six Sigma/Lean and business process improvements to improve quality and key operational metrics..
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Brian Burns attended Queen's University Belfast, Ulster University.
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