Leads operations at Neuco, a high volume high mix master distributor of HVACR components. As the Sr Director of Operations I oversee the distribution centers and warehouse teams, product data and information, logistics, facilities, and equipment and elevate the customer satisfaction focused continuous improvement culture at Neuco.Responsible for same day shipments across 60k stocked skus, multi facilities, and over ten thousands shipments per dayI ensure the successful execution of company initiatives, develop talent throughout the organization, and restructure operations to maximize scalability, quality, and efficiency.

Responsible for a Mid-Sized global organization across several locations in North America and Europe primarily focused on manufacturing, distribution, and value-added services. Significantly improves Ebidta and Operating margin. Executes internal operational restructuring to right size multiple organizations globally, making major changes to align the staffing, priorities, and footprint to accommodate drastic changes to the commercial and operating environmentBuilds the team and foundation that creates growth as a platform company, supports the vision and executes the priorities and goals of PE sponsors.

VP of American Operations for SUZOHAPP and PayComplete, a mid sized organization with operations in over a dozen countries headquartered in Chicago. Manages the North American operations in various business units including OEM, Distribution, solution systems and service across multiple verticals including Gaming, Amusement, Vending, Retail, and Industrial Responsibilities include* P and L responsibility, Ebitda growth, leadership of multiple locations* Personnel development and organizational excellence* global supply chain leadership* manufacturing, service center, quality management, distribution operations, customer service* multiple locations, high mix/low volume, engineered/built to order, North American service organization* general management

Operations Director for the USA division of a large global manufacturing and distribution company of outdoor and specialty lighting products

• Responsible for the planning, production, quality, warehousing and delivery of various types of instrumentation and measuring systems produced, distributed and serviced.• Leverage the latest technology, outsourcing, lean manufacturing, and six-sigma principles to reduce direct and indirect labor costs while reducing scrap and non-quality costs. Increased Operating profit by over 15% primarily through implementing lean principles• Lead an operational staff of 20 direct reports and oversee the manufacturing and warehouse departmental budgets. A successful team-builder, organizational designer, and cost reducer. Restructured production personnel into a leaner, more efficient, visual, and self-reliant teams focused on value-added work. • Reduced capital expenditure requirements by improving throughput and flexibility of current equipment and systems. • Improved ERP capabilities by adding on wireless mobile inventory management and job scheduling improvements that enabled a lean real-time pull system. Implemented web order entry and shipping system integrations that reduced data entry errors and non-value added labor. • Managed all new product designs from the prototype phase to full production.• Introduced automation, technological improvements and efficiencies to the production process, reducing direct labor costs by over 10%. Implemented a Barcode and paperless warehouse picking system that reduced shipping errors by 75% and improved order picking efficiency by 25%.• Established the company’s initial ISO accreditation, developed and implemented numerous product and process quality improvements.Held a variety of titles at Dickson including Manufacturing Engineer, Production Manager, and Quality Manager