Tim Brauer
About Tim Brauer
Tim Brauer serves as the Vice President of Fixed Operations and Reconditioning at Shift, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in operations management and lean manufacturing, having held various positions at CarMax over a span of 15 years.
Work at Shift
Tim Brauer has served as the Vice President of Fixed Operations and Reconditioning at Shift since 2020. Based in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, he focuses on enhancing operational efficiency through waste reduction. Brauer implements lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement strategies to optimize processes within the organization. His role includes overseeing the reconditioning operations, where he has successfully introduced new in-house automotive reconditioning processes that have led to significant cost improvements.
Career at CarMax
Prior to his current position at Shift, Tim Brauer held various roles at CarMax over a span of 15 years. He began as a Reconditioning Production Manager from 2005 to 2007 in Wichita, Kansas. He later progressed to Operations Manager roles in both Wichita and Nashville, serving from 2007 to 2011. Brauer also held the position of Sustainment Team Leader in Nashville from 2011 to 2013, and ultimately served as Regional Vice President of Service Operations from 2013 to 2020, covering areas including Dallas/Fort Worth and Baltimore.
Education and Expertise
Tim Brauer earned a Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.) degree in Human Resources Management and Operations Management from Southwestern College. His educational background, completed from 2001 to 2005, provides a foundation for his expertise in operational management and team development. Brauer is skilled in identifying and nurturing team members for future leadership roles, emphasizing the importance of workforce development within organizations.
Focus on Continuous Improvement
In his professional roles, Tim Brauer emphasizes waste reduction and continuous improvement. He leverages lean manufacturing principles to drive efficiency and enhance operational processes. His approach includes collaborating across various functions to implement enterprise-wide improvements, ensuring that operational strategies align with organizational goals.