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Brian Thompson

Crystal Lake,IL

Summary

Dynamic operations executive with a proven track record at Middleby Marshall, enhancing production efficiency and driving strategic initiatives. Expert in operational efficiency management and change management, I successfully led large-scale projects, optimizing workflows and fostering team collaboration, resulting in significant cost reductions and improved productivity within a union environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

VP of Operations

Middleby Marshall
07.2022 - Current
  • Oversee Manufacturing,Customer Expeiernce, and technical service
  • Managed large-scale projects, ensuring timely completion within budget constraints.
  • Evaluated existing workflows to identify inefficiencies and propose innovative solutions that enhance productivity across the organization.
  • Led organizational restructuring initiatives to improve overall efficiency, streamline reporting lines, and eliminate redundancies while maintaining high employee morale and engagement levels.
  • Schedule production and communicate lead times to sales and marketing team
  • Work with HR and Executive leadership to develop and maintain organization policies and procedures
  • interview and hire supervisors and management team and train them for future growth and opportunity
  • Continually re-evaluate production best practices to drive revenues
  • Meet with customers to support the brand and strengthen their relationships with the organization
  • Travel to sister divisions across the united states and Asia to share best practices and continually improve our production processes and key KPI and metric tracking
  • Visit trade shows to learn about and suggest new capital equipment purchases
  • always be a brand Ambassador and champion the brand
  • Led the launch of new internal warranty and service dispatch system utilized corporation wide and insured we were the first division onboarded and offered input to the development of the platform
  • worked with sales and order entry to develop new standard order form to stream line order entry process





Plant Manager

Middleby Marshall
04.2020 - 07.2022
  • Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
  • Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
  • Directed employees and related programs to maximize team productivity and facility output.
  • Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
  • Led, trained and coached plant staff to facilitate high levels of productivity and quality.
  • Maximized plant safety through proactive strategies and well-structured training.
  • Oversaw daily operations of 160,000 sq. ft. manufacturing plant.
  • Created plant policies and procedures for safe and productive operations.
  • Collaborated with sales team to align plant capabilities with customer demands, fostering long-term business relationships.
  • Implemented quality control measures to reduce defect rates and enhance product quality consistently.
  • Promoted collaborative work environment to motivate and engage staff to achieve company objectives.
  • Managed budgeting and resource allocation, ensuring optimal use of funds for operational efficiency.
  • Built strong relationships with regulatory agencies and ensured compliance with all environmental permits; maintained an exemplary safety record.
  • Evaluated employee performance and provided feedback and training as needed.
  • Created and oversaw production schedules and adjusted as needed to meet deadlines.
  • Implemented quality control system to review products against technical specifications and corporate standards.
  • Led introduction of new technology to automate and improve production processes.
  • Monitored key metrics in sales and production trends to make strategic business decisions based on data
  • Lead negotiator for union successor agreements to ensure consistent operations and fair labor practices
  • worked with union members and their representation to keep a healthy relationship between the union and the company

Facility Operations Manager

Middleby Marshall
07.2018 - 04.2020
  • Developed strong relationships with vendors, negotiating favorable contracts for goods and services.
  • Reduced operational costs through effective resource management and strategic planning.
  • Conducted regular facility inspections to maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.
  • Coordinated with external contractors for necessary repairs or upgrades, ensuring minimal impact on daily operations.
  • Scheduled routine maintenance and repair of facility equipment.
  • Maintained compliance with local building codes, environmental regulations, and industry best practices for safe operations at all times.

Fabrication Supervisor

Middleby Marshall
12.2010 - 07.2018
  • Regularly reviewed workflow trends data helping identify areas requiring improvement which resulted in stronger overall performances within the fabrication department.
  • Recommended and initiated improvements to production processes to increase manufacturing efficiency.
  • Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
  • Established and analyzed cost control systems to achieve department budget objectives.
  • Increased overall productivity with effective delegation of tasks and prioritizing critical projects.
  • Established clear communication channels between team members to promote teamwork and facilitate problem-solving efforts in real-time situations.
  • Reduced downtime by establishing preventive maintenance schedules for fabrication equipment.
  • Recruited hired, trained new personnel contributing towards building a strong workforce capable of meeting or exceeding business objectives.
  • Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
  • Managed staff hiring, training and supervision.

CNC Programmer

Middleby Marshall
09.2009 - 12.2010
  • Improved CNC program efficiency by optimizing tool paths and reducing cycle times.
  • Provided technical support for shop floor personnel, assisting with setup procedures and addressing any issues related to CNC programs.
  • Increased machine uptime by troubleshooting and resolving programming errors promptly.
  • Maintained organized library of CNC programs, ensuring version control and easy access for all team members involved in the production process.

Fabrication Lead

Middleby Marshall
10.2008 - 09.2009
  • Maintained organized work area by cleaning and removing hazards.
  • Made sure that products were produced on time and are of good quality.
  • Met production targets and tight deadlines by collaborating closely with team members.
  • Inspected products and machines to maintain quality and efficiency.
  • Performed general equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.

Line Assembler

Middleby Marshall
09.2007 - 10.2008
  • Collaborated with team members to meet production deadlines and maintain a consistent workflow.
  • Ensured product quality through thorough inspection of assembled items before moving them to the next stage in the process.
  • Increased productivity by quickly identifying issues in the assembly process and making necessary adjustments or repairs.
  • Met daily quotas consistently by always working hard and efficiently with little downtime.
  • Demonstrated adaptability by learning new techniques or working with different materials when required for various product lines or special projects.
  • Assisted quality assurance by inspecting items and removing defective parts.

Education

High School Diploma -

Dundee Crown High School
Carpentersville, IL
08-2003

Skills

  • Group cohesion and motivation strategies
  • Operational efficiency management
  • Change management expertise
  • Demand forecasting expertise
  • Facility operations management
  • Collaboration across diverse teams
  • Strategic business development
  • Strategic planning
  • Project execution
  • Profit enhancement techniques
  • Policy formulation
  • Financial reporting
  • Strategic executive coordination
  • Performance evaluation and monitoring
  • Policy formulation and implementation
  • Financial performance oversight
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Strong verbal communication

Accomplishments

  • Achieved 30% increased operational efficiency by completing Plant re-layout with product flow and minimization of employee movement.
  • Successfully negotiated 5 union successor agreements resulting in 0 work stoppages in last 18 years
  • Implemented advanced manufacturing processes focused on robotics and fabrication automation reducing costs and boosting quality
  • led org team through new ERP system implementation
  • championed new software development to increase service and warranty data collection and reduce customer down time
  • developed systems to support cross functional collaboration across all areas of the organization
  • Sat on the executive steering committee with fellow executive leadership to plan future organizational growth in both sales and manufacturing
  • trained leadership and plant employees for future growth and success leading to increased morale and a cohesive group

Certification

  • certified CNC programmer, Amada America - 2010
  • Certified Turret press operator,Amada America- 2008
  • Certified robotic press break programmer, Amada America - 2017
  • Certified Robotic press break operator/programmer, Trumpf America - 2017
  • Certified Robotic welding programmer, Miller welding - 2016

Timeline

VP of Operations

Middleby Marshall
07.2022 - Current

Plant Manager

Middleby Marshall
04.2020 - 07.2022

Facility Operations Manager

Middleby Marshall
07.2018 - 04.2020

Fabrication Supervisor

Middleby Marshall
12.2010 - 07.2018

CNC Programmer

Middleby Marshall
09.2009 - 12.2010

Fabrication Lead

Middleby Marshall
10.2008 - 09.2009

Line Assembler

Middleby Marshall
09.2007 - 10.2008

High School Diploma -

Dundee Crown High School

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