Caleb Wood Email & Phone Number

Ashburn, VA, US

Beltsville, Maryland, US

• Led operational process transformation for company pivot to advanced material manufacturing for electrical, thermal, and quantum applications of lab grown diamonds, optimizing cost savings and delivery from critical.
• Provided strategic guidance and support to the leadership team for decision-making.
• Negotiated supplier contracts to maximize cost savings and efficiency.
• Implemented policies for government contract compliance and regulations.

Beltsville, Maryland, US

• Managed operations at WD Lab Grown Diamonds.
• Implemented strategic initiatives resulting in a 25% production increase, quality improvement, and an 18% reduction in outside vendor costs.
• Led acquisitions to secure strategic advantage, IP, and develop next-gen diamond applications.
• Implemented cloud-based systems strategy, digital transformation of manufacturing/shop floor control, cybersecurity hardening, and an ERP design and deployment.

London, GB

• IT Stragety Consultant for JLG Industries, Inc.
• Designined and led a multi-year, multi-million dollar program to renovate the company’s IT infrastructure and systems, modernize the IT organization, and define a digital strategy.
• ERP (and sub-system) Upgrade and deployment of process efficiency.
• CRM rationalization, sales force effectiveness.
• Target Setting, Transformation and Change Management Planning.
• Innovation Strategy.

London, GB

• Executive IT Strategy Consultant for Diversey, a $4B Cleaning Products and Services Carve-out investment by Bain Capital
• Crafted a cloud-only program for complete IT modernization covering technology, people development and skills, and cost optimization.
• Led carbon emissions reduction (Scope 3 GHG protocol) for computing platform.
• Drove the effort to create a culture of innovation and operational excellence.
• Ensured management of TSA exit date targets while ensuring full delivery of support from seller (Sealed Air).

Zug, CH

• Spearheaded the transformation of customer engagement and product manufacturing through innovative technologies.
• Pioneered a digital platform revolutionizing the home-buying experience, resulting in a new revenue stream.
• Enhanced Sales and Operations Planning with cognitive analytics, optimizing distribution and supplier negotiations.

Zug, CH

• Streamlined transportation systems at Lafarge to deliver over 2X Return-On-Investment (ROI) in the first year.
• Modernized software systems for salesforce, increasing usage by 400% in the first 6 months.
• Developed a low-cost, rapid-deployment, cloud-based APaaS market intelligence and data capture platform which saved $3 million per year globally while reducing the gap between marketing and sales.

Zug, CH

• Planned and implemented the redesign of the manufacturing, maintenance, and asset management global process and technology template to increase efficiency and optimize working capital.
• Quickly identified and corrected issues to successfully implement pilot program in 3 French plants.
• Negotiated a large outsourcing contract for global deployment of the highly successful program, and developed the methodology for repeatable implementation including change management, all-level training, data.
• At 85% deployment, achieved $125M savings (140% to goal) and high level of user satisfaction.

Zug, CH

• Minimized staff downsizing and grew business in spite of the economic collapse (2008) by creating calculated and creative approaches to operations and vendor negotiations.
• Built partnerships with Microsoft, Cisco, Oracle, and Hewlett-Packard resulting in free or dramatically reduced access to cutting-edge technology.
• Improved staff morale through implementation of a goal-based performance culture, 360-degree evaluations, frequent manager/staff dialogues, open organizational structure, and management training programs.
• Drove executive education on the value of all things digital and emerging technology trends (smart devices, IIoT/IoT, advanced analytics) and their application for product and service revenue.
• Implemented 85% systems virtualization by end of 2007, 3 years ahead of the manufacturing sector.

Zug, CH

• Developed virtualization-based solution for concrete dispatch that proved critical to the initial recovery of New Orleans and distinguished Lafarge as the first producer of shipping products after Hurricane Katrina.
• Built custom weigh bridge interface allowing for truck drivers to fill their own trucks, resulting in increased sales distribution and lowered site costs.
• Redesigned production networks to increase reliability and uptime, enabling millions of dollars in new sales.
• Streamlined transportation systems at Lafarge to deliver over 2X Return-On-Investment (ROI) in the first year.

Zug, CH

• Implemented North American ERP technologies and processes for large-scale business process/IT program.
• Consolidated 110 computer rooms to 2 world-class data centers.
• Restructured IT organization from 16 departments into one.
• Designed the world's largest single instance of JD Edward's ERP solution (at the time with 10,000 concurrent users).

Zug, CH

• Re-architected and implemented the division's ERP solution, driving availability from 92% to 99.999%.
• Built a Citrix environment for all non-ERP software to increase availability and eliminate software upgrade challenges for remote employees; built a VPN solution for travelers.

Organized new 4-member IT support team to support six 24/7 operating plants.

• Built technical support structure and help desk operation for the new Gypsum Division.
• Selected and implemented a sales support system for distributor sales team.