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Dayton, Ohio Area

Dayton, Oh

Premier metal stamping and welded fabricator for the automotive market. Created and managed four business units in manufacturing of stamped parts for automotive transmission and interior products. Managed Supply Chain, Engineering, Quality and all operations of the $40M business.

Findlay, Oh

Responsible for Fluid Power Sealing operations and $45M sales for Automotive Business. Responsible for Findlay, OH plant and the products produced for automotive Fluid Power seals in Troy, OH and two sites in Germany for the European markets. Developed STRAP (Strategic Plan) on market areas underserved in both North America and Europe.

Troy, Oh

Developed strategic plan which led to division growth, organically and through acquisition, from $35M to $85M. Held full accountability for P&L, Finance, Engineering, Technology, Human Resources, Operations, Quality, Testing, and Continuous Improvement. Developed annual budgets and three year Strategic Plans. Managed due diligence for a major acquisitions, representing $15M in sales. Managed sites in Troy, OH; Findlay, OH; Houston, TX; Bristol, NH; Milan, OH; Spencer, IA and two sites in Mexico.Negotiated raw materials supply contracts and developed strategies to continue material supply during disruptions from earthquakes, plant closures, and global material shortages. Actively involved in global projects in support of both automotive and industrial transplant companies, including Honda, Toyota, CAT and John Deere. Developed and set up production partner for industrial sealing components with facility in Mexico, achieving a 20% reduction in costs. Managed warehouse supporting Industrial Fluid Power business with over 30,000 part numbers.

Troy, Oh

Managed sites in Troy, OH; Findlay, OH; Spencer, IA with $35M in annual sales. Supported acquisition of Findlay, OH PTFE manufacturing facility. Focused operations on Lean and Six Sigma to create quality improvements while increasing profits.

Troy, Oh

Retained in 1995 when Freudenberg purchased Tri Dayton, Inc. Held roles in Account Management, Quality and Operations while training in Freudenberg-NOK systems.

Troy, Oh

Managed all operations of Tri Dayton who supplied PTFE seals for the automotive, industrial and aftermarket markets and led all product, process, tooling and equipment development of the operations.

Ba, Economics

Associate Of Science - As, Business Administration And Management, General