Brian Tress

Background

About Brian Tress

As a Plant Manager at Maax, I lead daily operations of a manufacturing plant, focusing on safety, quality, cost, and production goals. I have over 3.5 years of experience in this role, where I have successfully reduced the Total Incident Rate (TIR) from 3.10 to 0.91 by enhancing safety policies and enforcement. I also managed EPA and OSHA compliance, handling all reporting, licensing, and inquiries. In addition to my current role, I have a strong background in manufacturing engineering and business management. As a Manufacturing Engineer at Maax, I managed production and facilities maintenance, implementing World Class Maintenance strategies to improve Overall Equipment Efficiency (OEE). I also optimized manufacturing processes, reducing costs and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Prior to that, I was an Area Business Manager at Quad, where I oversaw multi-unit finishing operations with 550 personnel, managing $45–50 million in annual sales. I increased EBITA margins from 12% to 24% over 10 years through productivity gains and automation. I am passionate about leading teams, driving continuous improvement, and delivering results.