DIRECTOR MANAGER, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

Tested and proven creative innovator with a documented history of significant

accomplishments in process improvement, cost reduction and team building. Possesses a
unique combination of technical knowledge, expertise with the desire and ability to
effectively coach, train and mentor diverse staff.

Lyle Dean Breiner

Gilbert, AZ 85297
Home (408) 275-4432 or Cell (208) 871-0710
breinerlyle@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/LyleBreiner

Tradition of Performance Excellence

Manage & Lead Teams

Train & Mentor Staff
Creative Problem Solving
Project Management
Develop & Implement
Complex Data Analysis

SPC & Experimental Design

Quality Improvement
Plan & Coordinate
Create Buy-In
Initiate Action & Deliver Results
Facilitate Process Improvement

Lyle Breiner would be an outstanding team member for any organization. He

demonstrates leadership, integrity and creativity. During the time I worked with Lyle, he
effectively led and implemented a LEAN Six Sigma and Design for Six Sigma deployment
at a major semi-conductor manufacturing company resulting in $10 million in savings.
In addition to leading the deployment, he coached and mentored Green Belts and Black
Belts, completed four Design for Six Sigma Projects and led a LEAN Six Sigma project.
Todd Griggs, President and Owner
Advanced Quality Innovation, LLC

Lyle Breiner

(208) 871-0710

DIRECTOR MANAGER, PROCESS IMPROVEMENT

PROCESS ANALYSIS & IMPROVEMENTLEAN SIX SIGMAINCREASE EFFICIENCIES & REDUCE COSTS
Possesses proven ability to establish and nurture relationships which positively affect
profits through achievements in problem identification and resolution skills. Strong
qualifications in team leadership, mentoring, and has in-depth experience
developing and implementing processes contributing significantly to bottom-line
efficiency and profitability.
Manage & Lead Teams
I was asked to manage a group of over 50 Engineers and Technicians, all of whom had reported
directly to the previous manager. I put a structure in place that gave me five direct reports and
divided the rest of the department into small groups reporting to these Leads and Supervisors. As a
result, each individual employee had access to their group leader even on night shift, which
significantly improved communication and operational efficiency.
Train & Mentor Staff
Shift Leads were struggling with the correct use of Statistical Process Control to monitor critical
processes. I set up weekly meetings with each of the Leads to review problem control charts and
teach the concepts of SPC. I then had the Leads develop their own approach to solving problems.
The outcome was that the Leads were able to immediately address issues on their shift, which in the
past would have waited for someone on first shift.
Creative Problem Solving
Risk is always present when developing a process or product. One cannot always eliminate risk, but it
has to be managed. Risk is most generally evaluated with regards to quality, cost and schedule. I
have conducted innumerable risk assessments for new processes, new equipment and products. My
risk assessments also include a response plan for each risk so the staff on shift will know exactly what
to do if something goes wrong.
Project Management
I was the Deployment Champion for LEAN Six Sigma in Process R&D. I developed a charter for the
deployment effort and a timeline for implementation. Training dates, designated individuals and
training facilities were all included in the plan. My project yielded over 50 individuals trained as Green
Belts, 16 Black Belts, 40 trained in LEAN and four individuals in Design for Six Sigma Black Belt.
Develop & Implement
The introduction of next generation parts and products can require advanced processes. I led a
team to develop the next generation dielectric material for use in a DRAM using a process on current
equipment which only required a small upgrade. This upgrade cost about $80,000 compared to over
$5,000,000 for a new piece of equipment. Spread over the 20 new systems that would have been
required, this saved the company more than $98,000,000.
Complex Data Analysis
The use of Statistical Process Control requires knowledge of control charts. Many groups were trying to
use specification limits instead of control limits, reducing the power of the chart because signals
cannot be differentiated from changes or random noise. I developed a course covering selection of
the type of chart, how to calculate control limits and how to interpret control charts and identify shifts
as well as out of control data

Lyle Breiner

(208) 871-0710

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Intel Corporation, Chandler, AZ

Engineering Manager
Responsible for the safety, quality, availability, cycle time, cost, team
development, tactical planning and performance metrics for my shift.
Extensive use of data extraction and analysis tools such as SQL Path Finder,
JMP are utilized daily

2011 - 2015

Micron Technology, Boise, ID

Manager of Technical Manufacturing (2003 - 2009)
Implemented the use of statistical methods LEAN, Six Sigma and Design
for Six Sigma - within the process development group.
Managed the R&D training group and taught classes on SPC.
Engineering Section Manager (1994 - 2003)
Established a world class process development group for chemical vapor
deposition, thermal process and diffusion.
Established a pilotline engineering and maintenance support team and
developed the management framework for both groups.
Process Development Engineer (1992 - 1994)
Developed and optimized self-align etch which enabled the company to
produce the next generation.
Introduced the use of SPC and Design of Experiments in the R&D Plasma
Etch group.

1992 - 2009

AMI, Gould Semiconductor, Pocatello, ID

Operations Manager (1987 - 1992)
Responsible for all aspects of Photo, Wet Process and Dry Etch, and
managed production output, equipment maintenance and engineering.
Established evaluation criteria in advance for all suppliers for next
generation equipment selection and qualification.
Engineering Section Manager (1983 - 1987)
Sustaining Engineer (1981 - 1983)

1981 - 1992

Lyle Breiner

(208) 871-0710
EDUCATION, PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND PROFICIENCIES

Idaho State University, Pocatello, ID

Master of Science Physics
University of California, San Diego, CA
Bachelor of Science Physics
Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (DMAIC) Six Sigma Academy
Design for Six Sigma Black Belt (DFSS) Six Sigma Academy
LEAN Manufacturing Six Sigma Academy
Six Sigma Champion Training Six Sigma Academy
Problem Solving and Decision Making Kepner-Tregoe
Project Management Kepner-Tregoe
Project Management Project Management Institute
Program Management Project Management Institute
Portfolio Management Project Management Institute
IT Management Program Management Institute
Statistical Process Control and Experimental Design Micron Technology
* Inventor or co-inventor on 28 patents in Semiconductor Industry
Microsoft Office, Access, Project; Mini Tab; SAS and JMP; SQL (data extraction)

TESTIMONIALS
I had the opportunity to work very closely with Lyle over a three year period. During that time,
I got to know him very well and exactly what he brings to the table for any employer. Lyle is an
extremely well-rounded professional.
His career has afforded him the privilege of working at multiple levels, from entry level
engineer to upper level department head and manager. This wide range of roles has armed
him with a very unique and informed perspective of business operations in relation to technical
challenges.
Lyle is not afraid to embrace an unpopular decision when the information at hand warrants it.
He also brings a true sense of realism into his decision making process, and demands the
same from those working around or for him. I would, without hesitation, recommend Lyle to
any potential employer.
Peter A. Benson,
Start-Up Engineer URS
I enjoyed working with Lyle for over 10 years. He was instrumental in getting the researchers at
Micron to use statistical methods such as design of experiments (DOE) to improve the
efficiency of their experiments. I remember one of my first presentations of a DOE that I ran at
a meeting and noting the Lyle was one of the few engineers to truly grasp the significance of
the work.
Lyle is very approachable, thoughtful and energetic, and I often used him as an unofficial mentor
during my career. He would be an asset to any organization he joined.
Garo Derderian, Ph.D.
Global Foundries