Pete Buckley

Exploring the world through Science, Reason and Wonder

My Work My Passions
Pete Buckley

About Me

  • Father, Partner, Wanderer, Gardener, Mountaineer
  • New Product Introduction Leader - Ops/Quality
  • Strategic and operational problem solver
  • NPI Operations design - Quality, Schedule, Cost

My Expertise

New Product Introductions Ops

Expertise in Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, and Business Process/System Project Management for NPI.

Entrepreneur

Leadership experience encompassing all aspects of launching a digital startup - from ideation to execution.

Quality Assurance/Control

Specializing in NPI Quality, IQC/IPQC/OQC, Reliability, FA, Medical & QMS, Design for Quality and Supplier Quality.

Operations Program Management

Leading complex, deadline-driven programs across diverse teams, geographies, and functions.

Logistics/Distribution Cost Optimization

Optimizing logistics and distribution for new product readiness and efficient ramp execution.

Strategic Consulting

Providing expert guidance to businesses on new product development and introductions.

Featured Projects

Pixel Watch 1

Pixel Watches

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Fitbit Sense 2 Exploded View

Fitbit Watches

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My Passions

Travel - Anna on Isle of Skye

Travel

Exploring the world with curiosity and wonder

Mountaineering - Mt. St. Helens Crater Rim

Mountaineering

Exploring challenging peaks and breathtaking landscapes.

Botanical Design - La Araucana Sunset Drive

Botanical Design

Developing food forests and botanical gardens.

Araucana Lodge Exterior

Hotelier

Araucana Lodge - Connect with Nature

My Resume

Experience

Head of Product Quality, Watches

Google | Feb 2021 - Present · 4 yrs 6 mos

  • NPI Quality Program Management - Processes and KPIs
  • NPI and Sustaining Factory Quality Management - IQC, IPQC, OQC, EUT
  • Early Field Failure Analysis - RC/CA and Returns Drivers
  • Cost of Poor Quality and NPI Customer Experience

Sr. Director, Quality & Reliability - Global Operations

Fitbit | Nov 2020 - Feb 2021 · 4 mos

  • Cost of Quality and NPI Customer Experience
  • Reliability & Failure Analysis
  • Supplier Quality Management
  • Medical Quality & Quality Management Systems
  • Quality Program Management and KPIs

Director, New Product Operations - Global Operations

Fitbit | Dec 2018 - Nov 2020 · 2 yrs

  • Operations New Product Development, Ramp and Launch
  • New Product Operations Program Mgmt
  • PDLC process improvement, checklists, and KPIs

Director, Strategy Deployment - Global Operations

Fitbit | Aug 2017 - Dec 2018 · 1 yr 5 mos

  • Supply Chain Architecture - Operations Strategy
  • Operations Project Management, Metrics and KPIs
  • Business Systems and Process
  • Operations Data Systems (nascent)
  • Fitbit Sustainability and Supply Chain Continuity

Founder

Explore Travel, Inc | Sep 2015 - Apr 2016 · 8 mos

Explore is a rapid vacation builder. Search the world via map/filters or text search - tagging favorite places, activities and experiences. Your tags create a detailed but flexible itinerary generated by our proprietary logic. Further personalize and make adjustments on the fly. With your perfect itinerary in front of you, quickly book the best hotels for the right nights. Right place. Right time. Best Trip.

NPI Sr. Program Manager - Mfg Operations, Google [x]

Google | Jan 2014 - Apr 2015 · 1 yr 4 mos

  • End to End Supply Chain planning and execution
  • Vendor management and product design
  • International Forward and Reverse Logistics
  • Compliance, Customs and PLM

NPI Sr. Project Manager - WW Logistics

Apple, Inc. | Oct 2011 - Dec 2013 · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • iPhone and iPad/iPad Mini Logistics NPI Lead
  • Supply Chain & Logistics costing/planning; Operations Project Mgmt
  • Logistics readiness/execution for new products

NPI Project Manager - WW Logistics

Apple, Inc. | Jun 2009 - Sep 2011 · 2 yrs 4 mos

  • Portables, Airports and Apple TV Logistics NPI Lead
  • Supply Chain & Logistics costing/planning; Operations Project Mgmt
  • Logistics readiness/execution for new products

Education

Masters of Business Administration, Dual: Supply Chain Mgmt & Strategic Marketing

W. P. Carey School of Business – Arizona State University | 2007 - 2009

  • 1st place - W. P. Carey MBA Business Case Competition sponsored by Raytheon
  • Editor - W. P. Carey MBA Newsletter (2007-2008)
  • Executive Board - W. P. Carey MBA Association (2007-2008)
  • Founding member - W. P. Carey Entrepreneurship Society (2008)

Bachelors of Science, Major: Political Science; Minor: Business Administration

Portland State University

Skills

NPI Operations Supply Chain Management Quality Assurance Project Management Lean Manufacturing Strategic Planning Data Analysis Team Leadership [Skill from LinkedIn] [Another Skill]

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