Brownson&Associates

Propelled by competition in the global marketplace and consumer demand for higher quality and more innovative products, breakthrough progress has occurred in the productivity and profitability of manufacturing operations. By studying and restructuring the basics of the manufacturing process, implementing leading edge technologies, and right-sizing the direct labor component, "smokestack America" has substantially lowered costs and increased output. Total Quality Management, Lean Process Techniques, JIT, MRP, cellular manufacturing, robotics, CAD/CAM, and SAP are but a few of the buzzword technologies that have been and continue to be employed by manufacturers to grapple with the new markets and challenging economic conditions. The common denominator in all of these processes is people.

In reality, it is much, much more than just "people." All manufacturers recruit from generally the same labor pool - whether for the shop floor or the executive suite. Competitive edge, true differentiation, and all innovation & profitable growth is generated by the realized potential of the people within the organization - at all levels.

The effect of the external forces and the realized potential of people (employees who are ready, willing & able to perform and reach their full potential) has been revolutionary. As one of our clients noted, "What we need now is an orchestra leader, rather than a manager . . . a well-rounded professional with cutting-edge technical skills, a keen eye on the bottom line, and a strategic awareness of how we can increase market share." Manufacturing companies that rely on "grow your own" strategic manpower planning without talent management processes and tailored employee value propositions have found their bench strength lacking in the face of real world requirements in the battle to attract, develop, deploy, & retain the best talent.

The search for manufacturing professionals has been a core competency of B. Brownson & Associates in a variety of sectors, including industrial machinery & capital goods, transportation, upstream energy products, and specialty manufacturing. Our expertise includes all functional areas of the manufacturing process: R&D / Engineering, product design, marketing & sales, finance, strategic planning, human resources & administration, organization development / effectiveness, and general management.

Our seasoned associates have a proven track record of breakthrough performance results from within the top manufacturing corporations in the United States prior to joining the firm. From the production floor to the office of the Chief Executive Officer, B. Brownson & Associates' experience in the manufacturing industry is second to none.

Executive Vice President & Chief Operating Officer
Executive Vice President, Worldwide Sales & Marketing
Vice President, Manufacturing Operations
Vice President, Finance
Vice President, Manufacturing – Downhole Products
Vice President, Bus & Coach Division
Vice President, Manufacturing – Manufacturing
Vice President & Division Manager – Manufacturing
Vice President, International Sales
Vice President, North American Bus Group
Vice President & Division Manager
Director of Manufacturing
Director of Manufacturing, Pulsation Dampener Products
Manager, Quality Control
Manager, Quality Control – Manufacturing
Manager, Sales & Marketing
Manager, Employee Relations – Manufacturing
General Counsel – Manufacturing
General Manager, Mexican Operations
General Manager, Mexican Operations – Manufacturing
Product Line Manufacturing Manager – Manufacturing
Senior Litigation Counsel - Manufacturing