Kent Brown joins The Fabricator Podcast talk about becoming CEO of O'Neal Manufacturing Services (OMS) in 2018, his leadership philosophy, emphasizing safety, empowering the OMS workforce, expanding the company's geographical footprint, and what it means to be a mainstay on our annual FAB 40 list.
Brown discusses how OMS has experienced significant growth and transformation in recent years, going from seven to 10 locations since 2018. The company has invested heavily in new equipment, including fiber lasers, robotic press brakes, and higher-powered lasers, to stay competitive.
He also emphasizes how O'Neal empowers local leadership and fostering collaboration across its facilities. The company's general managers and assistant general managers have autonomy to make decisions tailored to their customers' needs. O'Neal has also implemented regional management structures to facilitate the sharing of expertise and resources among its various locations.
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