Tom Ryder, president and CEO of Indianapolis-based radio frequency welding contract manufacturer Genesis Plastics Welding, Inc., announced today the promotion of Brian Long to Plant Manager.

A dynamic manufacturing professional with a “can do attitude” and a knack for inspiring those around him, Brian has over 20 years of experience in all aspects of manufacturing operations. Prior to joining the Genesis Plastics Welding team, he was employed at GE and more recently served as Plant Manager for Peerless Pump then Grundfos. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Management graduate from Fresno Pacific University and holds his MBA from University of Tennessee Haslam College of Business.

“We value Brian’s extensive manufacturing operations experience, and the promotion is well-deserved,” says Ryder. “As a proven leader with sound management practices and a keen ability to mentor and build camaraderie among his staff, Brian’s contributions are making a big impact on our Genesis Plastics Welding team and helping us to be even more well-prepared to meet the growing contract manufacturing needs of our global clients.”

As a Six Sigma Black Belt, Brian is ever steadfast on continuous improvement measures and meeting customer needs and business goals efficiently. Additionally, he often notes, that relationships are a central part of what it means to be a thriving company and are critical for growth and longevity.

“My only goal is not just to come to work and serve our customers, but to connect, learn, share, and work together as a company,” says Long. “We are a talented company and all of us are necessary to the health of our organization. Strong companies advance through teams of people who were in rapport with one another. There is something uniquely powerful about teamwork, and I don’t underestimate this idea.”