Brian Mason

About Brian Mason

Senior leader with deep expertise in operations, IT, logistics, and business development. Proven track record in strategic transformation, Kaizen/Lean process improvement, and cross-functional team leadership. MBA, Certified Project Manager, and expert in automotive industry solutions.Career Highlights• Led $500M OneTech IT program for Toyota’s largest North American plant, overseeing PMO, software and infrastructure.• Team Captain, Toyota Hackathon winner (2022, Carbon Reduction) and runner-up (2023, AI Vehicle Logistics).• Negotiated contracts delivering $4M annual margin and $35M in gross revenue.• Managed $1.6B annual vehicle logistics budget for five years, optimizing truck, rail, and marine operations.• Developed production order methodology for 2M+ vehicles, driving efficiency and accuracy.• Implemented Oracle Freight Payment, Routing, and Warranty Claims systems for Toyota.• Led logistics recovery after Japan’s earthquake/tsunami, ensuring supply chain continuity.• Presented at major industry conferences and launched enterprise-wide mentoring programs.

Experience

1. Snr Manager Ii (Director), Tbmnc Task Force Leader - Program Manager

   Toyota North America

   Feb 2022 — Present

   In my role at Toyota North America, I lead the TBMNC OneTech IT Task Force, managing all aspects of program management for the new battery plant\'s IT infrastructure. I coordinated with diverse teams to implement innovative software solutions, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and operational excellence. My leadership focus is driving efficiency and supporting the plant\'s successful launch.

Education

• Project Management Leadership Group (PMLG)

  Certified Project Manager (CPM)

• California State University, Long Beach

  BS, MBA, Business Administration

• MIT Sloan School of Management

  Executive Seminar - Supply Chain Management & Strategy

• Villa Park High School

  Graduated - HS Diploma

• University of Virginia Darden School of Business

  Executive Seminar in Creating & Sustaining Corporate Alliances & Partnerships

• Center for Creative Leadership - La Jolla, CA

  Certificate - Leadership Development Program

Skills

• Organizational Leadership
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Automotive
• Management
• Team Building
• Quality Management
• Problem Solving
• Operations Management
• Negotiation
• Vehicles
• Strategic Planning
• Forecasting
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Manufacturing
• Mentoring
• Labor Relations
• Associate Development
• Customer Relationship Management (Crm)
• Strategy
• Budgeting
• Leadership
• Toyota Production System
• Business Strategy
• Inventory Management
• Coaching
• Business Development
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Business Process Improvement
• Information Technology
• Transportation
• Process Improvement
• Business Process
• Team Leadership
• Contract Negotiation
• Supply Chain
• Logistics Management
• Kaizen
• Application Development