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Global Ops Executive • Start Up / Turn Around Specialist • Board Advisor & Member • Public Speaker & Author • Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Org Design • Talent Acquisition • Revenue & EBITDA Growth at Glasfloss Industries
Location: Roanoke, Texas, United States 9 work roles 6 schools
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Darryl Heffline is listed as Global Ops Executive • Start Up / Turn Around Specialist • Board Advisor & Member • Public Speaker & Author • Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Org Design • Talent Acquisition • Revenue & EBITDA Growth at Glasfloss Industries, a with 23 employees, based in Roanoke, Texas, United States. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Darryl Heffline.

Darryl Heffline previously worked as Chief Operating Officer at Glasfloss Industries and Vice President Operations at Neovia Logistics. Darryl Heffline holds B.S, Business Logistics from Penn State University.

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I am a Global Operations Executive, Start-up & Turn Around Specialist, Board Member, Public Speaker and Author with extensive experience in strategic planning and execution, process improvement and optimization, organization design, talent acquisition, and working in diverse industries. I am passionate about helping small and middle market companies set up and implement strategic initiatives and tactics that start up new businesses or turn around failing ones by creating revenue and EBITDA growth.REVENUE & EBITDA GROWTH – Turned around and grew EBITDA at three large accounts in the Americas region, $70M in Revenue at double-digit EBITDA, and 15 sites across the US and Canada. Turned a consumer electronics customer account from a loss of $3M to an EBITDA of $6M in twelve months, a $9M turnaround adding $90M valuation to the companySTRATEGIC PLANNING & EXECUTION – For one company divested two underperforming sites to refocus resources on the remaining sites. Layed out a three-year plan to include technology implementation, continued talent improvement and profitability growth. Set a strategy for expanding existing wallet share while entering new market segments in prioritized verticals.PROCESS IMPROVEMENT & OPTIMIZATION – Led continuous improvement in turning around two major, struggling accounts, one automotive OEM and one home appliance company. Improved receiving, storage, shipping, and inventory management processes that led to KPI improvements in 12 months eg.: reduced D&L by 43%, improved safety by 33%.ORGANIZATION DESIGN & TALENT ACQUISITION – For one struggling client led turn around by conducting internal and external voice of customer/business, compiled daily activity analysis, and led complete operational re-organization in the first 60 days of the assignment. Simultaneously executed current to future state org change for four headquarters and two portfolio G&A support teams impacting 100 roles in total. PUBLIC SPEAKER & AUTHOR – recognized by Industry Week Magazine as a “Top 10 Best Plants in the US,” after turning one operation around, hosted benchmarking tours. Won three business plan writing competitions was invited to speak at the Nexxus Supply Chain Conference in Greensboro, NC. Wrote a book entitled, “Shifting Gears in the Crossroads,” my story of what it was like to be an entrepreneur (starting up or turning around six companies) and make the transition to helping small to mid-market companies start up and turn around new and existing businesses. Let's get connected!Darryl☎ (682) 228-1985Email: dheffline@gmail.com

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Glasfloss Industries
Glasfloss Industries
Global Ops Executive • Start Up / Turn Around Specialist • Board Advisor & Member • Public Speaker & Author • Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Org Design • Talent Acquisition • Revenue & EBITDA Growth
dallas, texas, united states
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Chief Operating Officer

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United States

Glasfloss Industries is the oldest American owned and operated manufacturer of HVAC filters. Established in 1936, Glasfloss has grown from a small, special-size air filter fabricator in New York City to a full-line manufacturer with five manufacturing facilities across the United States

Sep 2023 - Present

Vice President Operations

Irving, Texas

Global third-party logistics company offering inventory, warehouse management, and transportation services operating more than 100 facilities in over 20 countries. Formerly known as “CAT Logistics.”Initially responsible for Operations Strategy, Capex deployment and Global Procurement. Expanded role to include global EHS&S, global Inventory Accuracy, global Inventory Optimization and global Supply Chain Services. Subsequently added operational oversight with full P&L responsibilities for three customers• Managed full P&L for three portfolio accounts in the triple digit $M in revenue at double digit EBITDA, 15 sites• Converted one portfolio from a loss to double digit EBITDA in 12 months• Implemented a global technology replication, capex deployment and Total Logistic Cost Managementprocess to reduce cost double digit $M over two years • Re-organized global Indirect Procurement – cut spend in the high single digit $M over two years• Re-organized global Inventory Optimization and Supply Chain Services teams - delivered contractual inventory turns and line fill achievement rate of 98% on the inventory optimization side and on time, in full of 97% on supply chain services side.• Re-organized global Inventory Accuracy team – reduced global pay out risk to $0 from low single digit $M• Re-organized Environmental, Health and Safety team expanding to include Security – Reduced RIF from over 2.50 to under 1.80, developed COVID case management and company governance processes

Aug 2019 - Sep 2023

Vice President (Director) Production Control & Logistics (Ie Core, Me Support, Biz Ops, Logistics)

Fort Worth, Texas

A member of the Textron portfolio of companies, a $3.5B global provider of a broad array of commercial and military vertical lift products including but not limited to the V22 Osprey, UH-1Y Venom and UH-1Z Viper attack helicopters, and the Bell 505, 412 and 429 commercial aircraft. Bell's product offering now includes the V280 (the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft (FLRAA)) and the Invictus 360 (Future Attack Reconnaissance Aircraft). Recruited to bring strong leadership, reorganization and team building skills to a struggling “post go live” SAP/BSM organization. Was charged with driving supply and demand alignment (S&OP) to improve Supply Chain and overall Operations execution and performance. 5 Direct reports, 520 total org at peak, single digit $B material spend, managed double digit $M in overhead budget• Raised Free Cash Flow / Reduced WIP Inventory $100M – Developed a plan for eliminating $238M Excess • Shipped $450M Military Spares with 95% On Time Delivery – Previous OTD was 75%, and past due gap to annual operating plan was $100M• Increased Material on Time Delivery (MAS) from 77% to 96% - In 24 months driven by long lead item recovery, gaining alignment between Integrated Operations, Sales, and Finance on planned revenue alignment, increasing supplier integration and visibility, setting up cadence of Supply chain accountability• Transformed Underperforming S&OP/PC&L Team - Executed reorganization and right sizing eliminating 25% in labor, contributing directly to 100% cash conversion through consolation of spans and layers and rebalancing of work• Achieved 100% Cash Conversion – Coordinating with Finance, Supply Chain, Operations and Demand owners demand and supply alignment, staffing optimization and OH spend control• Successfully Negotiated Union Contract / Dispute – UAW 218 Post BSM Dispatch Arbitration agreement dispute resolved while at the same time coming to a mutually agreed 317 Union 3-year contract

Aug 2014 - Aug 2019

Vice President - Commercial Business, Marketing & Strategy

Augusta, Ga

Low single digit $B revenue global provider of Golf, Commercial, Industrial, Off Road, Snow, Ground Support, and Turf Utility Vehicles and Maintenance Equipment. Some but not all of the TSV’s brands are: E-Z-GO, Jacobsen, Cushman, Tug, and Arctic Cat.Promoted to this “Customer Facing” full P&L responsibility role as a recognized Supply Chain / Operations executive to leverage my strong leadership, reorganization and team building skills to transform this business Over tripled Textron Specialized Vehicles Commercial Business in three years through organic and inorganic growth. Went from break even investment building a team of 30 from scratch transforming an unprofitable product line within a business to high single digit NOP stand alone business in two years, led global expansion to other parts of North America, Latin America, EMEA and APAC.• Negotiated $4.2M International Supply Agreement – with Korean company Daedong to provide up to 350 4X4 Diesel UTV’s per year under the Cushman Brand • Grew Cushman Business from $20M to over $200M Annualized in 36 Months – through organic and inorganic growth• Improved Cushman Profitability by 800 Basis Points - in 24 months from 2% loss to 6% NOP on $75M sales• Recruited and Built Direct Team of 30, Cross Functional Team of 150 – to include Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Development, Channel Development, Sales, and Human Resources• Negotiated Five National Distribution Agreements – with key channel partners like United Rentals, CAT• Grew International Distribution by 50% - over three years, expanded to 36 countries• Won Bids with Key State and Federal Agencies - NIPA, and 25 state contracts including CMAS, and TXMAS

Aug 2010 - Jul 2014

Plant Manager / Director Of Operations

Managed all Assembly, Fabrication, Continuous Improvement and Facility Engineering Activities for this $450 M annualized, 120k vehicle annualized, 500 employee automotive operation. Accomplishments:• Achieved the 2009 Shingo Prize for Operational Excellence, the first ever award for the “Enterprise” level• 2008 Top Twenty Finalist and 2009 Winner of Industry Week’s Best Plants Award• Drove Safety of 0.69 TRIR and 500 annual Behavior Based Safety Observations, Quality of 98% FTQ and FPY of 95%, Delivery of 100% Delivery to Schedule and 98% Adherence to Schedule and Labor Hours per Vehicle of 6.4 • Developed and Implemented “Employee Engagement” strategy which resulted in the S-Q-D-C achievements above while enabling the facility to remain union free all during a time of 2008/2009 economic and industry down turn and 20% volume and labor force reductions• Drove Profitability to 7% NOP level prior to challenging economic and industry downturn• Developed and executed Integrated Supply Chain Mission to become industry benchmark (S-Q-D-C) and to enable growth in for the same as measured above• Developed and executed Textron’s first “Lean Technician” training and certification program, trained and certified 70% of all hourly workforce in Six Sigma and Lean Principles• Successfully supported the launch of two new products during the same time period.

Dec 2008 - Sep 2010

Director Supply Chain / Program Director - Vave

Directed a VAVE / Supply Chain Optimization Initiative reducing the RXV Base Fleet Electric Golf Car COGS by $7.0 million annualized over 18 months of project. Recruited for and then managed five (5) “Cross functional” work teams totaling forty-two (42) technical and commercial resources with a budget of $1.5 million. This “Global” initiative reached suppliers in India, Sweden, Czech Republic, Slovenia, Mexico and the US. Accomplishments:• Used Six Sigma “Brainstorming” Tools to conduct an International Supply Chain VAVE Kickoff Event held in Augusta, raised the “Idea Pool” to over 546 VAVE Ideas• Kick Off Event solicited input from top twenty suppliers over half of which were International• Led a three day Kaizan Event at one Supplier in Sweden which yielded annualized savings of $2.7 million and mended a fractured relationship• Delivered “Cash in hand” Savings of just under $500k by end of 2008• Motivated 42 team members and five team leaders through weekly and monthly report outs and program updates

Jan 2008 - Dec 2008

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Sourcing / Strategic Sourcing Manager, Augusta, GA, Led Global Supply Chain development for Engineering’s New Product Development area and its new RXV Golf Car, Power train, Pedals, Steering, and Suspension; annualized spend: $73.0 million, 28 domestic, 12 international suppliers. Accomplishments:• Ensured suppliers met all program timelines and milestones, supported “On Time” Launch of the RXV Golf Car• Drove Cost Reductions in Gas Power train of $2.5 annualized million by “In Sourcing”• Led a three month Troubled Supplier Mitigation Initiative in India using Six Sigma tools and methodology, raised daily production of front suspensions from 30 per day to Tak of 300 per day• Ensured 90% of the RXV Suppliers were on Long Term Spend Contracts• Managed Five (5) Commodity Managers as Indirect Reports

Nov 2006 - Dec 2007

Business Development & Turn Around Consulting

A series of six private equity, start-up or turn around projects in which I as either a W2 or 1099 consultant assumed profit sharing or equity positions. I was retained for my Supply Chain Management, Plant & Warehouse start-up, Sales & Marketing, Strategy and Operations expertise and was responsible for business plan and marketing strategy development, P&L as well as capitalization and operational execution. INITIATIVE #6 – HEAVY EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURING START UP CLIENTBuilt a team of (6) front line leaders and 50 hourly employees in this $18.0 million annualized sales, 250k SF manufacturing plant. Led all Product and Process Engineering, Assembly, Fabrication, Welding, Paint, Safety, Quality, Sourcing, Logistics, Marketing & Sales, Finance and Human Resources.INITIATIVE #5 – TRUCK BODY, EQUIPMENT / PROPRIETARY COMPOSITE START UP PANEL CLIENTHeld C Suite and Board position, led Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, Strategy as a founding member of predecessor companies, equity partner in this firm all of which were privately held. Developed, led, and managed operational and financial goals and objectives for this company whose revenues peaked at $6.0 million annualized with a planned ramp to over $50.0 million in five years. Built a team of six managers and 40 hourly employees across three plants and two states.INITIATIVE #4 – HEAVY CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT / 3PL RELATIONSHIP START UP / TURN AROUND CLIENTINITIATIVE #3 – WASTE HAULING, ENVIRONMENTAL, RECYCLING, WASTE MINIMIZATION, AND DOD LOW SPECIFIC RADIOACTIVE WASTE CONTAINER MANUFACTURING START UP CLIENTINITIATIVE #2 – STRAIGHT TRUCK MANUFACTURING TURN AROUND CLIENTINITIATIVE #1 – RECYCLED CELLULOSE FIBER, WASTEPAPER START UP CLIENT

Feb 1992 - Oct 2006

Distribution And Planning Manager

• Held six positions in seven years, each move was a promotion based on job performance• Moved between three Kimberly-Clark locations, Beech Island, SC, Lexington, NC and Loudon, TN• Was chosen for two “Greenfield” start ups because of work ethic, attitude and previous job performance• Product line experience: Huggies Diapers, Kotex Feminine Products, Kleenex Facial Tissues, Hi Dri Towels• Followed “Dual Career Path” – One with a Logistics Focus, one with a Manufacturing/Operations Focus• Highest Logistics position held was, Distribution Management / Distribution & Planning Manager, Loudon, TN, five Supervisors, 25 Hourly Employees, $230.0 million shipments, $5.0 million Raw inventory, $5.5 million freight budget• Highest Manufacturing/Operations position held was, Manufacturing Management / Operations Team Leader, Loudon, TN, Managed 20 hourly maintenance and production employees. Achieved end of curve rates of production in one-third the allotted time.

May 1985 - Feb 1992
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B.S, Business Logistics

Activities and Societies: Sigma Iota Epsilon - Honorary Management Fraternity Penn State Logistics Executive Managment Program - Student.

Certificate - First Place Award In Business Plan Competition & $65K In Private Equity, Entrepreneurism

Certificate, Duke Ce - Senior Executive Leadership Program

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Darryl Heffline works for Glasfloss Industries.

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Darryl Heffline is listed as Global Ops Executive • Start Up / Turn Around Specialist • Board Advisor & Member • Public Speaker & Author • Strategic Planning • Process Improvement • Org Design • Talent Acquisition • Revenue & EBITDA Growth at Glasfloss Industries.

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Darryl Heffline is based in Roanoke, Texas, United States while working with Glasfloss Industries.

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Darryl Heffline has worked for Glasfloss Industries, Neovia Logistics, Bell Flight, Textron Specialized Vehicles, and Entint Business Solutions.

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Darryl Heffline holds B.S, Business Logistics from Penn State University.

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