Christopher Bryan

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Vice President Operations @ Vital Farms @ Vital Farms
Christopher Bryan's Location
Canton, Georgia, United States, United States
About Christopher Bryan

Results oriented leader with broad, multi-plant experience in diverse manufacturing environments. 29 years of expertise in safety improvement, quality development, cost management, team building, employee development, and program leadership. Excellent track record demonstrating continuous improvement initiatives and cost reductions using Lean Six Sigma and World Class Mfg methodologies.

Christopher Bryan's Current Company Details
Vital Farms

Vital Farms

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Vice President Operations @ Vital Farms
Christopher Bryan Work Experience Details
  • Vital Farms
    Vice President Operations
    Vital Farms Jul 2023 - Present
    Austin, Texas, Us
  • 3M
    Plant Director
    3M Jun 2018 - Sep 2023
    Provide comprehensive leadership for a multi-site 500+ employee team supporting 18 Industrial and Aerospace divisions with chemical mixing, coating/converting, and packaging technologies.• Improved EHS performance through improved durable compliance, ergonomics focus and daily safety accountability• Established plant BEP process to monitor overall plant performance and improve performance through LSS framework• Led a $42M CAPEX expansion to consolidate volume from 5 locations into the site, enabling 35% TVOS growth• Realigned organizational structure to enhance support for people/culture, safety, training, quality, and cost• Drove over a 30% reduction to land fill through sustainability improvements for waste and energy• Supply chain reduction of inventory levels by 22% and improved OTIF by 11%• Enhanced Organization Development and training demonstrating cultural improvements for collaboration and teamwork• Built key community partnerships with local schools/universities and community organizations to strengthen our reputation and recruiting abilities
  • 3M
    Plant Manager
    3M Nov 2015 - Jun 2018
    Led EHS, QC, SC, HR, LSS and Operations for a chemical batching and filling operation with 200+ employees. • Awarded multiple CEO Safety Award for achieving 2+ years w/o a LT injury • Improved FC% by more than 4 points two years in a row for all major commodities• Led the closure of 3M Atlanta operations and transition of product lines valued at $120M to 5 separate locations in 2018• Exceeded cost goals for the site closure, product transfer, equipment installs, and qualifications while maintaining all service, quality, and cost metrics at pre-shutdown levels• Strong community advocate and partner for Tellus Science Museum, Chattahoochee Nature Center, Atlanta Food Bank, and the United Way
  • 3M
    Value Stream Manager And Supply Chain Manager
    3M Sep 2014 - Nov 2015
    Provided technology and process leadership for Manufacturing Engineers, Supply Chain Analysts and SRW departments.• Drove the site’s 5-Year Strategic Plan with opportunity to grow SVOP by $150M+ through insourcing and disruptive technology implementation• Led Hazardous Occupancy Team to develop detailed plans to meet IBC requirements for processing and storing flammable and toxic materials• Completed value stream realignment for analysts and oversaw a $1.7M inventory reduction• Supported and coached Green Belts and Lean 2.0, exceeded target of $1.6M with a savings of $2.1M • Managed CAPEX projects of $4.5M in 2015 and identified ~ $7.5M in CAPEX opportunities for 2016• Improved FC variance from 20% to < 2% of IVOP over 3 years with financial BP and FCVA implementation
  • 3M
    Product Manager
    3M Jan 2010 - Sep 2014
    Provided operations leadership for chemical mixing and packaging operations. Led 7 Supervisors, 5 Engineers, 145 union hourly, and 50+ temporary workers to achieve operational excellence with focus on safety, LSS, productivity, quality, and service.• Interim Plant Manager (May’13 – Dec’13) during new leadership transition• Drove operational excellence: Plant Productivity (+23%), SVOP/Headcount (+ 18.8%), Indirect Costs (– 14%), Filling yield improved 84% to 97%, 81% reduction in DPPM, Product Availability improved from 94.5% to 98.1% • Facilitated insourcing for 8 AAD product lines totaling $54M SVOP reducing FC% from 48% to 36%• Delivered LSS cost savings of ~$2M annually and supported training for 5 AAD global localization projects• Awarded CEO Safety Award for achieving 1M hours and 2+ years w/o Lost Time injury• Led BBS team initiative for STOP program • Championed Lean initiatives for the facility as the Lean council member enabling LMS 2.0 implementation • Demonstrated significant improvements in last 2 Employee Opinion surveys for hourly and salaried employees
  • 3M
    Lean Six Sigma Black Belt
    3M Jan 2008 - Jan 2010
    First Black Belt for 3M Atlanta, responsible for implementation of Six Sigma, Hoshin Kanri, and Lean principles for plant• Championed development of project hopper, plant A-3’s for production, quality, and plant engineering departments• Total Cost Savings for Black Belt assignment = $3.3M, Cash Savings = $3.7M in first two years of LSS program in Atlanta• Received 2010 Division Quality Achievement Award- SPC project• Reduced can inventories by >80% through implementation of robotic labeling/palletizing cell and VMI program• Completed Green Belt training for 44 employees to launch the successful implementation of the LSS program in Atlanta • Led Lean implementation and Kaizen events after Bondo acquisition
  • Bondo Corporation (Acquired By 3M In 2007)
    Production Manager
    Bondo Corporation (Acquired By 3M In 2007) Jan 2006 - Jan 2008
    • Led efforts to reduce headcount from 3.75% to < 2.5% of net sales• Improved manufacturing schedule execution from 65% to > 94%, Improved OTIF from 89% to 98%• Work with purchasing/scheduling to level load schedule decreasing manufacturing execution variability by over 50%
  • Constar International
    Plant Supervisor
    Constar International 2002 - 2006
    Trevose, Pa, Us
    Supervised 90 employees for all manufacturing and warehousing functions for 4 crew high-volume plastics plant • Successfully led team to implement scrap reduction program with annual savings of 200K- Voted Best EIT in company 2003.• Supported the plant jump in Constar rankings from 10th to 1st by increasing productivity 21% (825K/shift to 1.05M/shift) and reducing waste by 15% • Integration of WCM program that drove significant improvements for Safety, Quality, Productivity, Cost, TPM, and On-time delivery
  • Qualex, Inc
    Process Supervisor
    Qualex, Inc 1999 - 2002
    Led 45 employees in production, quality, and maintenance across a two-shift operation for automated print development and film manufacturing. • Implemented SPC tools, SOP, and Policies to continuously track and improve department processes• Managed the upgrade and installation of seven automated packaging stations
  • Chattanooga Labeling Systems
    Operations Manager
    Chattanooga Labeling Systems 1998 - 1999
    Chattanooga, Tn, Us
    Led 6 supervisors and 125 production employees across three crews to manufacture decorated glass containers. • Directed the installation, modification, and upgrade of 4 production lines. Delivered excellent results in Productivity, Quality, and machine DT improvements
  • Biolab, Inc.
    Production Supervisor
    Biolab, Inc. 1993 - 1998
    Led 48 employees across a three-shift printing and labeling operation with oversight of chemical blending and packaging for oxidizers, algaecides, and acids. • Oversaw hiring, scheduling, training, and team building• Facilitated a $2 million annual printing/labeling cost improvement project through the redesign and implementation of company’s flagship brand and development of a comprehensive printing guide for operations
  • Ups
    Production Supervisor
    Ups 1990 - 1993
    Atlanta, Ga, Us
    Supervised 22 EE’s for an outbound parcel service facility. Responsibilities included safety, development of staff, consignee billing, and meeting all productivity and time deadlines.

Christopher Bryan Education Details

  • Kennesaw State University
    Kennesaw State University
    Business/Psychology

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Christopher Bryan attended Kennesaw State University.

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