Elevate Edge Consulting

► Design and execute strategic growth initiatives, enabling clients to achieve 3–20% revenue gains through operational optimization.
► Implement performance frameworks and KPI dashboards, improving decision-making speed and accuracy for executive teams.
► Lead business process and systems transformations, reducing costs by up to 25% and increasing organizational agility.
► Advise CEOs and boards on market expansion and scalability strategies.

Principal Consultant

BPS Technology, LLC

► Spearheaded operational strategy, successfully leading corporate expansion, manufacturing facility development, and multi-sector growth initiatives.
► Developed and successfully executed corporate vision, effectively leading cross-functional teams in R&D, operations, and supply chain.
► Led strategic M&A activities, acquiring complementary businesses and seamlessly integrating them into a cohesive operational structure.
► Achieved ISO 9001 certification for enhanced quality and regulatory compliance.
► Led the transformation and strategic scaling of an advanced materials manufacturing company, developing a proprietary chemical additive while consistently spearheading excellence initiatives across R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain functions.

Chief Executive Officer 

► Implemented ERP and data analytics frameworks for real-time decision-making.
► Cultivated relationships with key stakeholders, vendors, and strategic partners to drive growth.
► Drove the acquisition of strategic intellectual property for the chemical manufacturing strategy.

Vice President of Operations 

FALCON Technologies & Services Inc.

► Developed KPI systems to track and optimize performance across departments.
► Transitioned core operations to SAP ERP, seamlessly integrating real-time performance tracking and data-driven decision-making.
► Launched operational training programs, standardizing best practices across multiple locations.
► Designed and launched a company-wide "Boot Camp" training program, covering QA/QC, operations, safety, and DOT compliance, ensuring teams adhered to operational and regulatory standards.

Director of Operational Excellence

► Created a accountability system for field operations, improving on-time project completion rates by 35%.
► Spearheaded a KPI-driven management system, aligning operational execution with strategic objectives.

South Central Regional Manager & Advisor

United States Marine Corps

► Developed leadership, operational planning, and process improvement expertise while overseeing mission-critical aviation operations and logistics.

Aviation Operations Manager (Sergeant)

I Help Professionals Put Their Passions to Work | Leveraging Leadership Capacity | Connections with a Purpose | SDVOSB | USMC VET

Results-driven executive with extensive years of leadership experience across operations, manufacturing, oil and gas, and industrial technology sectors. Proven track record of building, scaling, and optimizing businesses while driving revenue growth, operational excellence, and financial performance. Adept at leading cross-functional teams, executing strategic plans, and leveraging AI, automation, and data analytics to enhance efficiency. Skilled in M&A activities and executive recruitment within fast-paced, high-growth environments.

Areas of Expertise:
★ Concept to Commercialization | ★ M&A Strategy & Integration | ★ ERP & KPI System Integration
★ Business Growth & Scaling | ★ Supply Chain Optimization | ★ Strategic Partnerships
★ ISO 9001 Implementation | ★ Facility Development | ★ Regulatory Compliance
★ P&L Management | ★ Culture Development | ★ Process Improvement

Kicked off Thanksgiving morning at the Fort Worth Turkey Trot with my daughter. No meetings, no deadlines — just time together before the chaos of the day.

These are the moments that remind me why I push so hard in business: to create space for days like this and to show my girls what discipline, health, and consistency look like.

Family time fuels leadership.
Grateful for mornings like this.
Happy Thanksgiving from our our crew to yours!

Bravis Brown, MBA

Veteran Executive | Fractional COO | Driving Scalable Growth for Manufacturing & Industrial Companies Through Systems, Automation & Servant Leadership

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🔥 Today we launch The Manufacturing Forge Alliance 🔥

American manufacturers are facing:
→ Offshore competition
→ Rising costs
→ Labor shortages
→ Fragmented support networks

But here's the truth: manufacturers CAN compete when they have the right TEAM.

That's why we're building something different.
The Manufacturing Forge Alliance is a collaborative ecosystem of non-competing specialists dedicated to forging manufacturing excellence.
When a manufacturer connects with us, they don't get one vendor, they get a complete team:

√ Operations & process improvement
√ Packaging automation
√ Finance & accounting systems
√ Workforce development
√ Technology & innovation

One Ecosystem. Zero Competition. Pure Collaboration.

Our first meeting? This morning at 8am CT.

If you're a specialist serving manufacturers → Let's talk about founding member opportunities.

If you're a manufacturer → Let's talk about how this ecosystem can help you scale.

Drop a comment or DM me. Let's forge something great together.

#Manufacturing #Collaboration #DFW #Operations #BusinessGrowth

The Manufacturing Forge Alliance

This morning I spilled coffee grounds all over my counter.

K-cups went up in price (again), so I bought grounds instead. More economical.
First fill? 

Dropped the reusable cup. Coffee everywhere.
My immediate thought: "Waste. Material loss. Process failure."

I live in a world where I see nearly everything as a playing field for continuous improvement.

Grocery aisles become supply chain exercises. Traffic jams become throughput problems. Spilled coffee becomes a lesson in handling procedures.
It can be painful.

But this is exactly how I help manufacturers, I see the waste they've learned to ignore.  The bottlenecks they think are "just how it is."  The hidden capacity sitting right there on the counter.

When you build facilities across the US, lead ISO certifications, and transform plant floors into award-winning workplaces, you don't turn off that lens.
You bring it to every client. Every project. Every problem.
Including my morning coffee routine.

Happy Sunday. May your coffee stay in the cup. ☕

#Manufacturing #ContinuousImprovement #OperationalExcellence #SundayReflection

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Official launch is December 3rd @ 8:00 a.m. CT.

THE Manufacturing Forge Alliance

We’re committed to partnering with leaders who are rebuilding American manufacturing, strengthening the great companies here now and helping new ones scale with precision. If you're driving innovation, reshoring, and operational excellence, let’s collaborate.

The Manufacturing Forge Alliance Chapter of Success Champion Networking (SCN) kicks off December 3rd. 8:00 AM CST. 

Here's what we're building:  A Manufacturing Ecosystem where manufacturers don't get one specialist. They get a trusted team. Packaging automation. Finance systems. Workforce development. Process improvement. Technology strategy. All working together. Zero competition. Pure collaboration.

When a manufacturer walks into our ecosystem, they have access to everything they need to run leaner, automate smarter, and compete with offshore competition. That's the vision.

American manufacturers are fighting an uphill battle. Rising costs. Labor shortages. Fragmented specialist networks. Processes that bleed money.
But they can compete when they have the right partners helping them execute. That's what this chapter is about.

I'm honored to serve as VP alongside President Bravis Brown, MBA and our leadership team: Lisa A Thomas, PMP, ACP, Benjamin Karrasch, and Tolani Lawson, CPA. We're building something special here.
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🗣️ Manufacturing leaders looking to scale? You need to know about this.
🗣️ Service providers who serve manufacturers with non-competing services? We're looking for founding members.  

Visit our launch on Dec 3rd! Link in the comments.
December 3rd. Wednesdays 8-9 AM CT. Zoom. LETS GO!!
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P.S. I help #procurement and #supplychain pros become heroes saving their companies money through #packaging #automation #machinery and materials solutions. #WinTheDay

There's a pattern I see in every struggling manufacturer:

They know SOMETHING is wrong. But they can't pinpoint WHERE.

Processes break down, but where? 
People struggle, but why? 
Decisions bottleneck, but how do you fix it?

That's why we start with Diagnose → Design → Deploy:

→ DIAGNOSE: Identify the real constraints (not symptoms) 
→ DESIGN: Build systems that make performance predictable 
→ DEPLOY: Train teams, install dashboards, drive accountability

Most consultants skip straight to "solutions."

We start by understanding YOUR business, YOUR people, YOUR constraints.
Because generic fixes don't work on unique problems.

If you're tired of guessing where your bottlenecks are, let's find them together.

#Manufacturing #ProcessImprovement #Operations #LeanManufacturing

Want to find hidden capacity in your plant?

Try this exercise TODAY:
1 Walk the floor during shift change
2 Count how many people are standing around waiting
3 Ask: "What are you waiting for?"

The answers will tell you EXACTLY where your bottlenecks are:

→ "Waiting for the supervisor to approve this"
→ "Waiting for materials from the warehouse"
→ "Waiting for the machine to finish that job"
→ "Waiting for someone to tell me what's next"

Most manufacturers have 10-20% hidden capacity trapped in WAITING.

Not because people are lazy.

Because the SYSTEM doesn't give them what they need, when they need it.
Fix the system.  Unlock the capacity.

What are YOUR people waiting for?

#Manufacturing #Efficiency #ContinuousImprovement #Lean

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🚨 Last day to waive the SCN application fee for The Manufacturing Forge Alliance 🚨

If you’ve been watching what we’re building with The Manufacturing Forge Alliance and thinking about joining, today is the final day to use code SCNBADASS50 and waive the $50 SCN application fee.

This chapter is designed for professionals who support U.S. manufacturing growth—automation, technology, operations, finance, workforce, innovation, and more. Every member brings a non-competing capability, creating a powerful ecosystem manufacturers can count on to scale.

If you want to be part of a group built around:
 🔩 Real collaboration
 🤝 Servant leadership
 🚀 Shared growth opportunities
 🏭 Strengthening American manufacturing

How to join:
 1️⃣ Apply here → https://lnkd.in/gMPW8-g4
 2️⃣ Use code SCNBADASS50 to waive the $50 application fee
 3️⃣ Submit today before the window closes

If you're unsure whether the group is a fit, review the attachment (in comments) and message me so we can discuss.

Let’s build something that moves American manufacturing forward.

#Manufacturing #SCN #TechManufacturing #Networking #Growth #Leadership #DFW #Operations #Automation

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CEO @ SigmaPro | Injection Molding, Medical Device Manufacturing

Hey everyone, I cannot say enough about how critical this role is.  I truly believe the right person in this position can help our entire team be the best version of themselves and be a part of our company's upcoming growth.  

Because of that, I am very hopeful that this role can be filled by someone who I am connected with or who comes with a recommendation from within my network.  

If you know of anyone who would be a good fit for a startup environment with the key ability being to bring rigor to the role of Principal Engineer in a medical device manufacturing environment, please send them my way!

Otherwise, I'm going to be stuck sitting at a table in a high school gym with a single sheet of paper just hoping for the best.  (Office reference, iykyk)

Fort Worth, Texas, United States (On-site)

Job by SigmaPro Engineering & Manufacturing, LLC

🚀 Big Growth at ELM – We’re Hiring!
We are looking for great people to join our team. Roles are onsite in Missoula, MT (🤠) or remote, depending on the position.

Please share or reach out if you or someone you know might be a fit. I always review referrals and direct applications to our team before any job boards.

📩 How to Apply
If you’re interested, please send your resume/CV and a brief cover letter to:
 📧 itmanager@elmutility.com

📌 Open Roles
- Customer Service Representative (On-site required – Missoula, MT)
- Billing Specialist (On-site preferred – Missoula, MT)
- Data Analyst
- Software Developer (.NET)
- Development Manager / Director
- DevOps Engineer
- IT Support Tier 1–3 (On-site preferred – Missoula, MT)
- Project Manager
- Infrastructure Manager
- Database Administrator
- Network Administrator / Engineer (On-site preferred – Missoula, MT)

🎯 Who We’re Looking For
Strong consideration will be given to candidates with analytical backgrounds (Math, Computer Science, Engineering, Chemistry, Physics, etc.) and demonstrated problem-solving skills in at least one of these fields.

🌄 Why ELM (and Missoula)?
We’ve got an awesome team and a genuinely great place to live and work. Words don’t really do it justice—here’s a photo from a run I took after work recently. If you look closely, you might even spot the ELM office in the distance.

I talked to a CEO last week who said:

"I can't even take a weekend off without the whole place falling apart."

He's running a $15M manufacturer. 50 employees. 20+ years in business. And he's trapped in his own success.

Every morning starts with a line of people at his door. Every decision bottlenecks through him. Every fire becomes HIS emergency.

This isn't leadership. This is survival mode.
And the worst part? He thinks it HAS to be this way.
It doesn't.

The firefighting factory is a CHOICE, not a requirement.
If you're nodding along reading this, let's talk.

I help manufacturers eliminate chaos and build systems that run without constant intervention.

Drop a 🔥 in the comments if this hits home.

#Manufacturing #Leadership #Operations #BusinessGrowth

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