Brian T. Fisher
Manufacturing & Operations Executive
Operations Executive Leadership • Gemba-Centered Operational Transformation • Charlotte, NC
Manufacturing & Operations Executive
Executive Introduction
Hands-on, Gemba-centered Operations Executive with over 17 years of experience leading multi-site, 24/7 manufacturing, packaging, and material-handling operations. Proven track record driving cross-functional transformations across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and warehousing/distribution performance.
A strategic leader adept at capital planning ($20M+ expansion project scale), automation integration including robotics, KPI governance, and Lean continuous improvement methods. Uniquely equipped with full P&L accountability up to $65M scale, blending deep financial performance metrics with day-to-day precision manufacturing execution.
Whether leading a multi-plant transformation, restoring quality and delivery performance, or building the systems and accountability structures that enable long-term operational excellence, Brian T. Fisher delivers measurable, lasting results for organizations across North Carolina and beyond.
Executive Profile
Brian T. Fisher brings deep, hands-on expertise across the full spectrum of complex manufacturing operations — from 24/7 continuous production environments to multi-site manufacturing networks requiring coordinated leadership, resource alignment, and consistent operational execution.
Operational Scope
Experienced leading organizations of 200+ employees across multiple facilities, including salaried managers, frontline supervisors, process engineers, quality professionals, and maintenance teams. Full P&L accountability up to $65M scale with capital project management experience at $20M+ expansion project scale.
Manufacturing Technologies
Deep technical fluency across steel component manufacturing, CNC machining, laser cutting, manual and robotic welding, punch press, press brake, roll forming, slitting, assembly, packaging, automation systems, and material handling — enabling credible, floor-level leadership across complex precision fabrication environments.
Leadership & Operational Impact
Led organizations exceeding 200 employees across multi-plant manufacturing operations, including salaried leaders, frontline supervisors, and technical personnel.
Increased plant efficiency by 12% through systematic process improvement, standardized work, and disciplined operational execution.
Reduced scrap by 10% through root cause analysis, quality system improvements, and frontline accountability structures.
Reduced overtime expense by 15% through improved labor planning, workflow redesign, and capacity optimization.
Restored quality and delivery performance from an 87% low to 99%+ through systematic corrective action, leadership accountability, and Lean-driven process improvement.
Full P&L management accountability up to $65M scale, blending financial performance metrics with precision manufacturing execution across multi-site operations.
Operational improvements delivered through Gemba leadership, Kaizen events, Lean Manufacturing principles (5S, Six Sigma), SQDCP metrics governance, standardized work, supply chain and warehousing coordination, and systematic corrective action.
Core Leadership Capabilities
Career Experience
Brian T. Fisher's manufacturing career spans more than 17 years of progressively expanding leadership responsibility across metal fabrication, steel processing, and precision manufacturing industries in North Carolina and beyond. Beginning in frontline production supervision, Brian developed a deep operational foundation before advancing through plant management and multi-site leadership roles of increasing scope and complexity.
In plant and operations management roles, Brian has led 24/7 multi-site facilities across multiple shifts, managing full P&L accountability up to $65M scale, capital budgets including $20M+ expansion projects, workforce planning, and cross-functional leadership teams. His experience includes leading organizations through periods of significant operational challenge — stabilizing performance, rebuilding leadership accountability, and implementing Lean continuous improvement frameworks required to sustain results.
Brian's technical background spans the breadth of precision fabrication and steel component manufacturing — from slitting and roll forming to laser cutting, CNC machining, robotic welding, and automated assembly — giving him the floor-level credibility to lead technical teams effectively and identify improvement opportunities that others miss.
Across every role, Brian has demonstrated a consistent pattern: enter complex, high-stakes operational environments, rapidly assess root causes, build or rebuild the leadership structures required for sustainable performance, and deliver measurable results that protect customer relationships and strengthen the business.
Leadership Philosophy
Sustainable operational performance doesn't come from reports or dashboards alone — it comes from visible leadership, disciplined execution, and the willingness to go to the Gemba every day. When leaders are present on the floor, accountability is clear, and teams understand what good looks like, the results follow.
Contact
Brian T. Fisher
Manufacturing & Operations Executive
Brian T. Fisher is actively exploring senior manufacturing and operations leadership opportunities in the Greater Charlotte, North Carolina area and beyond.
Roles of interest include VP of Operations, Director of Operations, General Manager, and senior manufacturing leadership positions with organizations which need strong transformational leadership.