• Responsible for all North American sales and operations of a German owned conglomerate. Work closely with parent company and executive peers of related entities to develop and execute strategy and business development practices.• Manage CAPEX projects of $2M with focused strategic planning and fiscal responsibility to increase revenue.• Revenue responsibility $13M.• Engage in cycles of continuous improvement using data-driven decision-making including implementing purchasing strategies to increase gross profit by 15%.• Hire and develop employees including Operations Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Warehouse Manager, and accounting personnel using tailored coaching and actionable feedback to exceed team goals.• Work in collaboration with the Controller using clear communication and tactful issue resolution to ensure accounting internal controls are in place and functioning efficiently with properly trained staff.• Led the launch of new U.S. production facility. Developed the strategy and executed the planning, including equipment procurement, hiring, and training of staff and implementing streamlined production processes to optimize efficiency. As a result of the successful start-up and optimized • Lead the development and management of yearly budget for the company. Collaborate with department heads to gather financial data, analyze historical expenses, and identify key budgetary requirements and areas of cost optimization. operations, lead times were significantly reduced by 72%, leading to enhanced customer satisfaction and increased production capacity.

• Managed day-to-day operations for the company. Implemented and executed operational strategies to ensure smooth workflow and efficient use of resources. Oversaw production, logistics, warehouse, quality, and accounting departments. Through proactive management and process improvements we consistently exceeded our financial objectives.• Implemented ISO 9001 quality management system. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and document quality procedures, policies, and guidelines. Facilitated employee training and workshops to ensure a smooth transition. We successfully achieved our ISO 9001 certification, resulting in improved quality and enhanced customer satisfaction.• Developed and implemented recruitment strategies to attract top talent, conducted interviews and assessed candidates’ qualifications. Managed employee performance evaluations and provided constructive feedback to support professional growth. Built a high performing team, fostering a positive work environment and increasing overall productivity. The average tenure at our company is 5 years+.• Worked closely with sales manager on business development strategies resulting in continuous year over year growth from $750K to $12M annual revenue and operating profits over 30%.

Performed inside and outside sales. Visited customers and provided product application assistance.