Brian Good
About Brian Good
Brian Good serves as the Operations/Business Unit Manager at Berry Global, Inc., where he has worked since 2018. He oversees a departmental P&L with net sales of $150 million and has significantly improved safety and operational efficiency within the organization.
Work at Berry Global, Inc.
Brian Good has been serving as the Operations/Business Unit Manager at Berry Global, Inc. since 2018. In this role, he manages a departmental profit and loss statement with a net sales value of $150 million. His responsibilities include overseeing operations, ensuring safety standards, and managing budgets. Prior to this position, he held various roles within the company, including Engineering Manager from 2015 to 2017 and Production Manager from 2017 to 2018. He has also worked as a Project Engineer and Process Improvement Engineer, contributing to various projects and initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Brian Good holds multiple degrees that support his expertise in engineering and business management. He earned a Master of Science in Bioengineering from the University of Kansas, where he studied from 2007 to 2010. He also obtained a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Finance from Ohio University, completing his studies from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Kansas and a Bachelor of Science in Physics from Washburn University. This diverse educational background equips him with a strong foundation in both technical and managerial disciplines.
Background in Engineering and Management
Brian Good's career at Berry Global, Inc. began in 2012 as a Project Engineer. He transitioned to roles with increasing responsibility, including Process Improvement Engineer and Team Leader, where he focused on operational enhancements. His experience includes managing a $60 million growth project aimed at expanding manufacturing capabilities. He has successfully improved financial metrics, such as total recovery and absorption, while managing departmental budgets and adapting to production volume changes.
Safety and Operational Improvements
In his current role, Brian Good has made significant contributions to workplace safety and operational performance. He reduced the recordable incident rate by 45% through engineering and cultural changes, while also increasing the reporting of safety leading indicators by 40%. His initiatives have focused on identifying quality gaps in collaboration with sales and product line management, ensuring that customer needs are met effectively.
Achievements in Budget Management and Efficiency
Brian Good has demonstrated strong financial acumen through the development and management of annual departmental budgets. He has successfully adapted spending and staffing in response to changes in production volume. Additionally, he created and presented a five-year machine rebuild plan to executive leadership, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency and reducing process variation, showcasing his strategic planning capabilities.