Britt Russell
Granbury,Texas
Summary
Highly accomplished manufacturing professional with 25 years of experience in the building materials industry, specializing in composite manufacturing and operations. Demonstrated track record of driving significant improvements in product quality, efficiency, and profitability through process optimization, lean management, and Six Sigma methodologies. Possesses extensive expertise in architectural column manufacturing, fiberglass pultrusion, and other composite manufacturing techniques.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Development Manager
Wagners Composite Fiber Technologies
05.2024 - Current
- Product development and launch of composite engineered structures into civil infrastructure applications such as public fishing piers/commercial marinas, pedestrian bridges/boardwalks, commercial lighting and industrial electric
- Managed inside and outside direct sales teams along with independant rep firms to cover national market
- Promoted material applications at national and regional trade shows
- Created and implemented marketing campaign along with targeted sales efforts resulting in significant exposure and revenue generated through new previously untapped channels
REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
PATIO ENCLOSURES
01.2023 - 05.2024
- Managed operations for seven branch locations across the South Atlantic US region during rapid growth
- Recruited and hired internal staff and subcontractors to facilitate $2m in monthly revenue
- Maintained regional P&L responsibility and coordinated with sales to optimize operational capacity
GENERAL MANAGER
Digger Specialties, Inc
05.2022 - 11.2023
- Responsible for total factory management and performance, including product quality, order fulfillment, and materials purchasing for a $10m annual building products manufacturing operation
- Improved material cost and supply chain continuity through vendor diversification
- Utilized sales team feedback to improve product characteristics through innovative manufacturing techniques
- Implemented Six Sigma operational changes in labor allocation, raw material blend, flow process, and finished product throughput, contributing to increased profitability
DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, NPD, & PULTRUSION DIV
HB&G Building Products Inc
10.2013 - 05.2022
- Validated and ensured product-specific acceptance thresholds for structural & cosmetic quality control testing
- Utilized Kaizen principles to lead multi-department teams through change initiatives, achieving $10m in annual manufacturing cost savings
- Managed manufacturing, sales, and order fulfillment functions, including raw material procurement for fiberglass pultrusion division
NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Arbors Direct Inc
01.2008 - 10.2013
- Pioneered and launched the first structural fiberglass pergola system in the US
- Studied national market trends and customer experience to establish and adjust product features, selling prices, and delivery logistics
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Pro-Formance Sales & Marketing
10.2007 - 10.2008
- Managed building product distribution and one-step supply sales while conducting field tech services across the southeast United States
MILLWORK DIVISION GENERAL MANAGER
Swift Supply
12.2005 - 10.2007
- Led the creation of a new millwork division, navigating property location, staffing, and operational infrastructure
- Developed and implemented a strategic business plan, generating $4m annual revenue in the first two years of operation
VP OF OPERATIONS & NATIONAL SALES DIR
Millcast, Inc
01.1995 - 12.2005
- Managed all daily administrative activities and manufacturing functions (300 sku)
Education
Master Gardener - undefined
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Atlanta, Georgia01.1994
Skills
- Manufacturing Process, Operations Management, Quality Control, Composite Manufacturing, Cost Reduction, Continuous Improvement, Lean Management, Six Sigma, Process Redesign, Budgeting, Cost Analysis, Kaizen, Millwork, Fiberglass, Labor Cost, Purchasing, ERP, Logistics, Scheduling, Supply Chain, Technical Support, Project Planning, Team Management, Strategic Planning, Vendor Negotiations
- Team leadership
Certification
MASTER GARDENER CERTIFICATION IN HORTICULTURE DESIGN & INSTALLATION
Timeline
Business Development Manager
Wagners Composite Fiber Technologies
05.2024 - Current
REGIONAL OPERATIONS MANAGER
PATIO ENCLOSURES
01.2023 - 05.2024
GENERAL MANAGER
Digger Specialties, Inc
05.2022 - 11.2023
DIRECTOR OF ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES, NPD, & PULTRUSION DIV
HB&G Building Products Inc
10.2013 - 05.2022
NATIONAL SALES DIRECTOR
Arbors Direct Inc
01.2008 - 10.2013
REGIONAL SALES MANAGER
Pro-Formance Sales & Marketing
10.2007 - 10.2008
MILLWORK DIVISION GENERAL MANAGER
Swift Supply
12.2005 - 10.2007
VP OF OPERATIONS & NATIONAL SALES DIR
Millcast, Inc
01.1995 - 12.2005
Master Gardener - undefined
Georgia Department of Agriculture
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