BRIAN MILLER
Manufacturing Professional
McMinnville,TN
Summary
Senior operations executive who boosts operational efficiency and service levels to drive sustainable growth across sectors. Cross-functional collaborator and proactive executive leader with skills in policy development, tactical planning and operational problem-solving. Knowledgeable about promoting stakeholder engagement and building consensus to drive change. Team builder from the entry level up.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work History
Chief Capacity Expansion Officer
EOS ENERGY
09.2024 - Current
- Responsible for all manufacturing expansion activities.
- New factory development from property search to full launch.
- Optimizes plant layout for improved workflow efficiency, resulting in increased productivity levels.
- Manages budgeting and financial planning activities for the entire supply chain function, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives.
- Drives innovation in the manufacturing process with the integration of automation technologies and equipment upgrades.
Vice President of Manufacturing
MOXION POWER
10.2023 - 08.2024
- As Vice President of Manufacturing, I led the strategic and operational initiatives to drive excellence and efficiency in our manufacturing processes.
- Led the planning, design, procurement, and installation of all new factory manufacturing equipment, ensuring optimal operational efficiency and adherence to safety standards.
- Led last-mile logistics and material flow strategies to streamline operations and maximize productivity.
- Responsible for headcount and budget management planning to ensure resource optimization and financial accountability.
- Effectively managed budgets by closely monitoring expenditures while identifying cost-saving opportunities without sacrificing quality or service levels
- Optimized plant layout for improved workflow efficiency, resulting in increased productivity levels
- Applied lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste
Vice President of Manufacturing
PROTERRA
01.2018 - 06.2023
- Responsibility over Proterra Powered manufacturing plants that build battery systems and drive units for heavy duty vehicles.
- Overseas Manufacturing, Manufacturing Engineering, Safety, Quality, & Facilities.
- Established and administered annual budget with controls to prevent overages, minimize burn rate and support sustainability objectives
- Reduced manufacturing times by 40% by applying lean principles to improve workflow and quality and reduce waste
- Responsible for planning and launching all footprint expansion activities. in Transit and Energy divisions.
- Leads site selection and negotiations
- Responsible for preparing facilities for launch
- Ownership of NPI programs for Proterra
Director - Production Control & Logistics
KARMA AUTOMOTIVE, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Manages Material planning team to ensure 100% availability of material on production line.
- Implemented and manages inbound logistics team to reduce transport costs through Route planning and carrier negotiations.
- Develops and maintains production schedule for all shops.
- Manages Warehouse/Conveyance/Kitting operations to ensure parts are delivered and presented to manufacturing line as needed for production.
- Manages finished vehicle logistics.
- Works with Sales team to ensure on time delivery to customers.
- Analyzed processes and supply chain operational data to track trends, expectations and performance
Sr. Manager - Production Control
TESLA MOTORS
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Leader of all Materials Conveyance in Paint, Plastics, Assembly, and Body from Dock to Line.
- Responsible for 3 direct report Managers, 7 Associate Managers, 27 Supervisors, and 500+ Associates.
- Responsible for 3PL management of 4 off-site warehouses including Operations and Logistics planning.
- Responsible for Materials team at Tesla Seating factory including JIS deliveries to Fremont Factory.
- Responsible for implementing "Just In Time" deliveries from off-site warehouses.
Sr. Manager - Supply Chain
NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING
06.2013 - 01.2015
- Responsible for operating 4 Onsite/Near Site cross docks that supply material to Assembly, Body, & Stamping shops to produce ~350k cars/trucks per year.
- Responsible for 3PL management including budgets, cost reductions, process improvements, concern resolution.
- Responsible for launching new 1.5 Million sq foot warehouse near plant to supply ~85% of all material used in manufacturing process to Assembly plant.
- Responsible for implementing "Just In Time" deliveries from off-site warehouses.
- Cross-functional leader between suppliers, 3PL, Quality, Inventory Control and Manufacturing.
Manager - Plant Engineering & Infrastructure
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA
07.2009 - 06.2013
- Launched Material flow for green field factory launch Designed and implemented first Forklift free Assembly and Body shop in VW group.
- Planning leader for Material flow in Assembly and Body shops.
- Managing Specialists and Engineers to develop benchmark delivery concepts and material flow.
- Responsible for forecasting budget for future projects and model changes.
- Directed staff and managed annual capital budget
Specialist
TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING
04.2000 - 06.2009
- Responsible for new material flow for new plant start ups including Toyota Texas, Toyota Mississippi, and Toyota Indiana.
- Executed lean manufacturing initiatives to support continuous improvement and facilitate on-time performance
- Monitored and evaluated teams, identifying and targeting opportunities for improvement
- Internal Logistics planning leader
- Established new 3PL for parts preparation and delivery
Education
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Moore High School
Moore, Oklahoma 08.1989 - 05.1990
Skills
Execution of strategic initiatives
Operational efficiency enhancements
Revenue optimization
Team leadership
Operations management
Timeline
Chief Capacity Expansion Officer
EOS ENERGY
09.2024 - Current
Vice President of Manufacturing
MOXION POWER
10.2023 - 08.2024
Vice President of Manufacturing
PROTERRA
01.2018 - 06.2023
Director - Production Control & Logistics
KARMA AUTOMOTIVE, LLC
01.2017 - 01.2018
Sr. Manager - Production Control
TESLA MOTORS
01.2015 - 01.2017
Sr. Manager - Supply Chain
NISSAN MOTOR MANUFACTURING
06.2013 - 01.2015
Manager - Plant Engineering & Infrastructure
VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA
07.2009 - 06.2013
Specialist
TOYOTA MOTOR MANUFACTURING
04.2000 - 06.2009
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Moore High School
08.1989 - 05.1990