Brad Brannon
About Brad Brannon
Brad Brannon is a seasoned Plant Manager currently working at Faurecia in Madison, Mississippi. He has extensive experience in manufacturing and operations management, having held various leadership roles at companies such as Medtronic, GKN Driveline, and Toyota Industries North America.
Current Role at Faurecia
Brad Brannon serves as the Plant Manager at Faurecia in Madison, Mississippi, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he oversees plant operations, focusing on optimizing production processes and enhancing operational efficiency. His leadership is characterized by a commitment to continuous improvement and the implementation of effective performance metrics.
Previous Experience in Manufacturing
Brannon has a diverse background in manufacturing, having held various positions across multiple companies. He worked at Medtronic (formerly Tyco Healthcare) as a Production Superintendent and Senior Manufacturing Engineer from 1998 to 2003. He also served as Plant Director at GKN Driveline from 2019 to 2021 and as Production Manager at Toyota Industries North America from 2012 to 2015. His experience spans roles in production control, quality management, and continuous improvement.
Education and Expertise
Brad Brannon studied Industrial Engineering Technology at Southern Polytechnic State University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree from 1987 to 1991. He also completed his College Preparatory education at Winder Barrow High School from 1980 to 1985. His academic background supports his expertise in Lean Operations, Toyota Production Systems, and Six Sigma methodologies.
Leadership and Development Skills
Brannon emphasizes training, coaching, and development within his teams. He has a strong focus on creating empowered, self-directed teams at all organizational levels. His leadership style incorporates Clifton StrengthsFinder strengths such as Arranger, Communication, and Strategic, which he utilizes to enhance team dynamics and operational effectiveness.
Achievements in Operational Efficiency
Throughout his career, Brad Brannon has led multiple successful business turnarounds, achieving significant improvements in key operational metrics. He has increased inventory turns from 5 to over 20 and reduced lead time, inventory, and sales dollars on back-order by more than 80%. His efforts in lean enterprise transformation have resulted in improvements exceeding 80% in safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.