Justin Barnhill, MBA, Lssmbb
About Justin Barnhill, MBA, Lssmbb
Justin Barnhill is a Managing Director at Amentum, where he has significantly increased the company's commercial pipeline. He has extensive experience in operations and management, having held leadership roles at various companies and earned multiple advanced degrees.
Work at Amentum
Justin Barnhill has been serving as the Managing Director at Amentum since 2020. In this role, he oversees all Sales and Marketing for the company's commercial division, which is recognized as the fastest growing segment within Amentum. He has played a significant role in enhancing the commercial pipeline, achieving a remarkable increase of 700%, which amounts to over $5 billion. His responsibilities include closing major sales, negotiating new deals, and managing existing accounts, all while employing lean daily management techniques to ensure operational efficiency within the sales teams.
Education and Expertise
Justin Barnhill holds multiple degrees and certifications that contribute to his expertise in business management and operations. He earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of England, Kent. He furthered his education at Stanford University, where he completed a program in Organizational Analysis. Additionally, he studied Executive Leadership at Cornell Johnson Graduate School of Management, obtaining a Master's Certificate. Barnhill also completed the Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt Program at The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business, and he has a background in Electrical Engineering from Indian River State College.
Background
Before joining Amentum, Justin Barnhill held various managerial positions in different organizations. He worked as an Engineering Manager and Operations Manager at Leggett & Platt from 2007 to 2010. Following that, he served as General Manager and co-COO at Gopher Resource from 2012 to 2014. He was also the General Manager at Fort Dearborn Company from 2018 to 2020. His extensive experience in operations and management has equipped him with the skills necessary to lead teams and drive business growth.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Justin Barnhill has achieved significant milestones that demonstrate his impact on business performance. He successfully led a turnaround initiative that transformed a $4 million loss into a $3.5 million monthly EBITDA. He has also optimized productivity for a Tier 2 Automotive supplier, increasing revenue from $190 million to over $500 million. Additionally, Barnhill has been instrumental in building 18 factories and has contributed to the success of 30 business startups, showcasing his capability in driving operational excellence and strategic growth.