Brian Beard Email & Phone Number

Energetic and passionate executive leader within the automotive logistics industry with 1,450+ associates & multiple facilities, driven by continuous improvement through the empowerment of the leadership team, coupled with strategic application of innovative ideas and technology. Extensive planning and project management experience, specially related to new business development and startup. Significant experience leading information systems functions while providing direction for the development and integration of warehouse management and delivery systems to innovate logistics processes. Understands the importance of robust integration between internal and external systems, data management, and network infrastructure security. Educated and experienced in lean manufacturing and process improvement techniques. Over 20 years of manufacturing, engineering, information systems, transportation, and logistics leadership experience. Ability to balance business objectives, customer needs, and associate relations are also proven strengths. Demonstrates consistent delivery of profit goals while maintaining solid infrastructure to intelligently expand business and increase service diversity. Visionary with uncanny ability to align business plans with multicultural corporate strategies. Leads by example and promotes to following core values: respect for the individual, open & honest communication, innovative & challenging spirit, and timely decision making. Understands the importance of collaboration at all levels within the company, and with the customers. Demonstrated ability to exceed financial goals while developing investment plans to advance the business.

Listed skills include Logistics Management, Supply Chain Management, Executive Management, Mechanical Engineering, and 39 others.

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  Youngstown State University

  Mechanical Engineering