Brandon Hellenbrand

Brandon Hellenbrand has extensive work experience in various roles related to product development, engineering, manufacturing, and operations. Brandon started their career as a Production Engineer Co-op at Plastic Ingenuity in 1997. Brandon then worked as a Product Development Engineer Co-op at Flambeau Inc. in 1998.

In 1999, Hellenbrand joined Porex and held multiple positions over the years. Brandon started as a Manufacturing Engineer and worked on ensuring product quality and implementing improvement practices. Brandon then became a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, where they managed staff and focused on process improvement and waste reduction. As a Project Manager for New Product Development, Hellenbrand directed different projects, collaborating with stakeholders and ensuring timely and budget-friendly delivery.

Hellenbrand then served as a Global Operations Excellence-Director of Global Engineering, where they provided guidance and technical support to Porex's operations across different countries. Brandon also developed strategies for capital expenditures and equipment design. Subsequently, they became the Director of Global New Product Introduction, responsible for leading global commercial and manufacturing teams in implementing new products into manufacturing. Brandon developed a successful process for smooth transition from product development to manufacturing.

From 2016 to 2020, Hellenbrand was the Director of New Product Development & Global New Product Introduction. In this role, they led product development teams, focused on effectively transitioning new products into manufacturing, and set goals and metrics to drive team performance.

In 2020, Hellenbrand was promoted to Vice President of Product Development and R&D, and later became the Vice President of Commercial - Specialty Products Division at Porex. In these executive roles, they are responsible for overseeing commercial strategies, managing product development, and driving revenue growth within the specialty products division.

Throughout their career, Hellenbrand has demonstrated strong leadership abilities, project management skills, and a commitment to driving continuous improvement and customer satisfaction.

Brandon Hellenbrand received their Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Technology Management from the University of Wisconsin-Platteville, where they studied from 1994 to 1999. Brandon also pursued a degree in Industrial Technology Management at the same institution. In terms of certifications, they obtained a certificate in "Finance and Capital Budgeting for Engineering" from the University of Wisconsin-Madison in September 2015. Additionally, they obtained the certifications of "Diplomat, Level 1" and "Effective Communicator, Level 1" from Dale Carnegie Digital in August 2015. Brandon also earned an ICE Certificate from the Institute for Credentialing Excellence in August 2015. Furthermore, they completed leadership training for managers from Dale Carnegie Training in 2013. Brandon's education history does not indicate any information regarding an institution or specific details about their Green Belt Certification.