Ian Brown
About Ian Brown
Ian Brown serves as the Director of Operations at Fluke Corporation, where he leads operations for five production factories and manages a team of 8 managers. With over 15 years of manufacturing experience, he has facilitated more than 100 kaizens and oversees key performance indicators across multiple facilities.
Current Role as Director of Operations
Ian Brown serves as the Director of Operations at Fluke Corporation, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he leads operations for five production factories located at the Evergreen Way facility in Everett, Washington. His leadership contributes to the generation of $500 million in annual revenue. Brown manages a team of eight managers, overseeing a workforce that includes 200 hourly and 20 exempt employees. His responsibilities encompass key performance indicators such as safety, quality, delivery, inventory, productivity, cost, and talent management across multiple factories.
Experience at Fluke Corporation
Ian Brown has extensive experience at Fluke Corporation, having worked there for a total of six years. He began as an Operations Manager from 2016 to 2020, where he was responsible for various operational tasks. He then advanced to the role of Senior Operations Manager from 2020 to 2022, further honing his skills in operational leadership. Since 2022, he has been serving as the Director of Operations, where he continues to apply his expertise in managing complex manufacturing processes.
Educational Background
Ian Brown has a solid educational foundation. He studied Physics at the University of Colorado Boulder, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree from 2002 to 2006. Additionally, he completed the CORe Credential of Readiness program at Harvard Business School Online in 2017, which he pursued for 11 months. His education has equipped him with the analytical and managerial skills necessary for his roles in operations management.
Manufacturing Experience and Kaizen Facilitation
With 15 years of experience in the manufacturing sector, Ian Brown has facilitated over 100 kaizen events. His focus on continuous improvement has been integral to enhancing operational efficiency and productivity within the organizations he has worked for. This hands-on experience in implementing lean manufacturing principles has contributed to his effectiveness as an operations leader.