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Brian Scallan

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VP Continuous Improvement at Basic American Foods
📍 Greater Houston, United States

Brian Scallan is the VP of Continuous Improvement at Basic American Foods, specializing in using data analytics, AI/ML, and Lean Six Sigma principles to boost efficiency. With a background at GE and Ascend Performance Materials, he has a proven record of delivering millions in savings. People he has worked with describe him as a "bright, " "clever, " and "strategic" leader.

He co-invented and holds a patent for a remote diagnostic and repair system for locomotives from his time at GE.

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Experience
36 Years
Current Role
VP Continuous Improvement
Job Level
Senior
Location
Greater Houston, United States
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AI in Operations
Focuses on integrating Big Data, AI/ML, and analytics to eliminate manual processes and create substantial business savings.
Lean Six Sigma
As a certified Master Black Belt, his career is built on applying continuous improvement methodologies to reduce waste and save money.
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Career

Work history

1-2025
VP Continuous Improvement
Basic American Foods
10-2015 - 12-2024
Director of Continuous Improvement
Ascend Performance Materials
1-2012 - 10-2015
Director, Business Planning & Analysis
Ascend Performance Materials
6-2003 - 12-2011
Various
Trane
6-1994 - 5-2003
Various Roles
GE
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Education
2007 - 2007
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The Wharton School
2000 - 2000
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General Electric Leadership Development Center (Crotonville)
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