Brian McDonald

About Brian McDonald

Senior leader with more than 20 years of experience leading operational improvement, customer adoption, and large-scale change initiatives across manufacturing, public sector, and regulated environments. Known for working directly with executives and functional leaders to align strategy with execution and deliver measurable improvements in performance and adoption.Areas of ExperienceChange Leadership and AdoptionLed organization-wide change efforts supporting technology implementations and operating model shifts. Established structured adoption tracking, stakeholder engagement, and benefit realization practices to ensure solutions delivered intended outcomes.Large-Scale Transformation DeliveryDirected change and operational improvement efforts for multi-state and enterprise programs. Built customer success and change functions, developed repeatable training and communication models, and supported long-term sustainability beyond initial go-live.Operational and Financial PerformanceDelivered measurable improvements in cost, throughput, quality, and inventory through disciplined process design and execution. Applied Lean and continuous improvement methods to support capacity expansion, productivity gains, and margin improvement.Operating Model and Leadership SupportDesigned and executed end-to-end change and operating models, including readiness assessments, communication planning, performance measurement, and executive coaching. Partnered closely with senior leaders to maintain alignment, manage risk, and sustain performance over time.Operational Excellence and Operations LeadershipLed manufacturing and operational teams across consumer goods, medical devices, and industrial environments with direct accountability for safety, quality, delivery, and cost. Managed multi-site operations, production planning, capacity expansion, and workforce alignment in regulated and high-demand settings. Implemented daily management systems, KPI frameworks, and structured problem-solving routines that improved throughput, stabilized performance, and strengthened frontline accountability.Committed to developing leaders, strengthening execution discipline, and building practical systems that improve how organizations operate over time.

Experience

1. Director - Manufacturing, Automotive and Energy (Mae)

   Coastal

   Sep 2022 — Present

   Oversee a diverse portfolio of enterprise projects across multiple industries, serving as an executive sponsor and trusted advisor to senior leaders. Lead Salesforce implementations and large-scale transformation initiatives by aligning business objectives with clear, measurable KPIs. Apply disciplined project management practices to ensure consistent delivery and achieve sustainable operational results.

Education

• Quinnipiac University

  Masters of Science , Organizational Leadership

  2016 — 2017

• Georgia Southern University

  Bachelor, Broadcasting Administration

  2001 — 2006

Skills

• Organizational Leadership
• Military Experience
• Operational Planning
• Risk Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Project Planning
• Leadership Development
• Strategic Planning
• Management
• Team Building
• Mentoring
• Logistics
• Training
• Manufacturing
• Problem Solving
• Force Protection
• Operations Management
• Training Management
• Military
• Ranger Qualified
• Career Counseling
• Airborne Qualified
• Leadership
• Logistics Management
• Operations
• Lean Six Sigma
• Personnel Management
• Medical Devices
• Conflict Resolution
• Lean Tools
• Military Operations
• Army
• Combat
• Program Management
• Project Management
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Weapons
• Process Management
• Security Clearance
• Team Leadership