Brett Newton is the Manufacturing Training Manager for Chevron Phillips Chemical Company, where he leads manufacturing training, workforce qualification, procedure management, compliance, and training records governance across the company's manufacturing operations. With 39 years of industry experience, including 17 years in Operations and 22 years in Manufacturing Training, Brett has developed extensive expertise in operational excellence, workforce development, and process improvement. Throughout his 29-year career with Chevron Phillips Chemical, Brett has held leadership positions across five manufacturing facilities, including an international assignment supporting Saudi Chevron. His career spans roles as a Field Operator, Board Operator, Operations Specialist, Training Specialist, and Training Leader, providing him with a unique perspective on the intersection of operations, workforce capability, and technology. Brett has led several digital transformation initiatives, including the implementation of SmartProcedure, which helped establish a standardized digital environment for procedure management, compliance documentation, and operational knowledge retention. His work continues to focus on improving organizational effectiveness through workforce development, qualification automation, and digital solutions that enhance operational performance and support the future of connected manufacturing.