Brian Bodell

Brian Bodell has a diverse work experience in the manufacturing and engineering field. Brian currently holds the position of Director of Engineering at Blue Chip Group, starting in June 2022. Prior to this role, they worked as the Director of Continuous Improvement at Blue Chip Group from March 2021 to November 2022.

Before joining Blue Chip Group, Brian worked at Nellson LLC as the Director of Manufacturing. During their tenure from June 2015 to March 2021, they managed the packaging operations for powder nutritional supplements and led a team of 90-150 employees. Brian focused on improving processes, implementing SOPs/Work Instructions, and optimizing productivity by reducing changeover times and minimizing scrap.

Brian also gained experience at Deseret Manufacturing as a Job Coach from July 2014 to June 2015. In this role, they facilitated a work placement program to train adults in manufacturing skills and provided assistance in finding employment opportunities in the field.

Earlier in their career, Brian worked at Ultradent Products, Inc. as a Warehouse 2 Specialist from October 2013 to July 2014. Brian was responsible for inventory management, scheduling internal drivers, and overseeing end customer shipping.

Lastly, Brian worked at BD from January 2008 to September 2013 as a Molding East Material Specialist. Brian handled inventory of raw materials and finished goods in the Molding East production area, managed inventory at an offsite storage partner, and actively participated in safety and LEAN improvement committees.

Brian Bodell attended Utah State University from 2004 to 2008, where they studied Park and Recreation Management. Brian did not obtain a degree during their time at the university. In July 2018, Brian obtained a certification in FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food from IFPTI (International Food Protection Training Institute).