Brian Newton
Sr. Leader, Coach, Mentor & Team Builder: focusing on strategy and digital transformations
- Role
- Director Shared Business Services Center of Excellence at US Foods
- Location
- Spokane, WA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Brian Newton
Trusted and accomplished team leader focused on delivering successful initiative and project results. Cross-discipline leader who integrates people, processes and technology through Leadership, Coaching, Facilitation, Analysis, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Negotiation, and Conflict Management. Extensive experience (over 15 years) in leading people through multiple project management methodologies that include: Agile, Scrum (CSM), Kanban, Kaizen, Waterfall (PMP), Lean Six Sigma & SDLC. A driven leader focused on associate development, continual growth, team development and continuous improvement that engages stakeholders across multiple organizations, operating units and functional departments. I love helping people grow while continually striving to deliver excellent results! Specialties: • Strategic Planning • Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A) • Divestitures • Financial Planning & Analysis (Budgeting, P&L, Op Ex, Capital) • Leadership Development • Change Leadership and Management • Initiative Leadership and Execution • Team Development • Mentoring / Coaching • Excellent Communication Skills (verbal and written) Leadership & Expertise: • Business Process Optimization • Continuous Improvement • Information & Data Analysis • Coaching / Facilitation • Critical Thinking • Negotiation & Influencing • Resource planning • Accountability • Root Cause Analysis • Lean Manufacturing • Business Relationship Management (BRM) • Deep knowledge of business systems across functional areas (Finance, Operations, Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, & Supply Chain)
Experience
Director Shared Business Services Center of Excellence
Oct 2022 — Present
Education
University of Phoenix
Bachelor of Science (BS), Integrated Supply Chain & Operational Management
2010 — 2013
Moody Bible Institute
Biblical Studies
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