Michael Brakefield
Quality and Logistics Manager at Ascensus Specialties- Claim this Profile
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Kevin F.
Michael is very detailed and experienced in his field. He knows how to successfully prepare companies for rigid ISO audits, CAPA procedures and strict change control processes in very high pressure Industries.
Jim LaCasse
Mike is a professional Quality Manager, very experienced in SPC, ISO and customer audits and overall quality improvement. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty and is quick to get involved in customer issues and opportunities for improvement. He was a valuable member of the NexPlanar Quality Team and our customers recognized that value.
Kevin F.
Michael is very detailed and experienced in his field. He knows how to successfully prepare companies for rigid ISO audits, CAPA procedures and strict change control processes in very high pressure Industries.
Jim LaCasse
Mike is a professional Quality Manager, very experienced in SPC, ISO and customer audits and overall quality improvement. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty and is quick to get involved in customer issues and opportunities for improvement. He was a valuable member of the NexPlanar Quality Team and our customers recognized that value.
Kevin F.
Michael is very detailed and experienced in his field. He knows how to successfully prepare companies for rigid ISO audits, CAPA procedures and strict change control processes in very high pressure Industries.
Jim LaCasse
Mike is a professional Quality Manager, very experienced in SPC, ISO and customer audits and overall quality improvement. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty and is quick to get involved in customer issues and opportunities for improvement. He was a valuable member of the NexPlanar Quality Team and our customers recognized that value.
Kevin F.
Michael is very detailed and experienced in his field. He knows how to successfully prepare companies for rigid ISO audits, CAPA procedures and strict change control processes in very high pressure Industries.
Jim LaCasse
Mike is a professional Quality Manager, very experienced in SPC, ISO and customer audits and overall quality improvement. He is not afraid to get his hands dirty and is quick to get involved in customer issues and opportunities for improvement. He was a valuable member of the NexPlanar Quality Team and our customers recognized that value.
Credentials
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ISO13485 Lead Auditor
QPSFeb, 2020- Nov, 2024 -
ISO9001 Lead Auditor
Cavendish ScottDec, 2008- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Ascensus Specialties
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United States
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Chemical Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Quality and Logistics Manager
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Dec 2021 - Present
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SCHOTT
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Germany
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Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Manager
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Jul 2020 - Present
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CoorsTek, Inc.
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Glass, Ceramics and Concrete Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Manager
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Jan 2018 - Jul 2019
Oversaw the Quality Management System for the Worcester site. Lead the Quality Department consisting of 3 engineers and 2 specialists. Facilitate corrective action meetings with cross-functional teams using various problem-solving techniques (8D, Kepner-Tregoe). Lead teams to reduce risk across all processes and products (Risk and Opportunity Management, FMEA, etc.). Cross-functional team leader for the Management of Change process. Train all employees on the Quality Management processes (corrective action, management of change, document control, etc.). Lead the Leadership review meetings. Show less
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Cabot Microelectronics (formally NexPlanar)
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Hillsboro, OR
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Quality Manager
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Oct 2012 - Jul 2017
Oversaw quality department and incoming and failure analysis labs. Facilitated corrective action meetings with cross-functional teams using various problem solving tools (8D, Kepner-Tregoe). Lead FMEA teams to reduce risk to all products and processes. Cross-functional continual improvement team leader to reduce variability in all processes using Six Sigma techniques. Represented the local site on the global ISO9001:2015 transition team. Oversaw quality department and incoming and failure analysis labs. Facilitated corrective action meetings with cross-functional teams using various problem solving tools (8D, Kepner-Tregoe). Lead FMEA teams to reduce risk to all products and processes. Cross-functional continual improvement team leader to reduce variability in all processes using Six Sigma techniques. Represented the local site on the global ISO9001:2015 transition team.
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QuantumClean
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United States
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Quality
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Jul 2006 - Oct 2012
Oversaw the quality management system for 7 sites. Developed and drove strategic quality planning for company. Developed, implemented and maintained the business continuity plan for the company. Designed, implemented and maintained a formal change control system. Oversaw the quality management system for 7 sites. Developed and drove strategic quality planning for company. Developed, implemented and maintained the business continuity plan for the company. Designed, implemented and maintained a formal change control system.
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Tokyo Electron US
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Japan
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Semiconductor Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Quality Manager
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Jun 2000 - Jul 2006
Oversaw the quality department and inspection lab. Facilitator for problem solving and decision making process (Kepner-Tregoe). Project manager for the business continuity program. Confidential information management (CIM) improvement team leader. TEA group leader for standardizing quality policies, procedures and practices throughout the world. Project manager for TEA’s Copper Task Force / TEL Representative on SEMATECH’s Cu Task Force. Oversaw the quality department and inspection lab. Facilitator for problem solving and decision making process (Kepner-Tregoe). Project manager for the business continuity program. Confidential information management (CIM) improvement team leader. TEA group leader for standardizing quality policies, procedures and practices throughout the world. Project manager for TEA’s Copper Task Force / TEL Representative on SEMATECH’s Cu Task Force.
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Education
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Texas State University
BS, Chemistry
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