General Manager
Luxfer Graphic Arts
Findlay, Oh
After relocating operations to Ohio, I assumed leadership of the plant and held full P&L responsibility. During my tenure, I increased capacity by doubling magnesium production and expanding copper/zinc capabilities to support sales growth from $33M to $50M. Additionally, I developed and instituted yield metrics across the plant which increased production 15% and improved material tracking. Also notable, I saved $200K annually by closing a contract with a new vendor for disposal coats used… Show more After relocating operations to Ohio, I assumed leadership of the plant and held full P&L responsibility. During my tenure, I increased capacity by doubling magnesium production and expanding copper/zinc capabilities to support sales growth from $33M to $50M. Additionally, I developed and instituted yield metrics across the plant which increased production 15% and improved material tracking. Also notable, I saved $200K annually by closing a contract with a new vendor for disposal coats used for magnesium grinding swarf. Equally important, I ensured timely delivery of intermodal containers to the UK, identifying and resolving transportation logistics issues.While serving in this role, I directed product development and implemented best practices such as 5S into operations. Additionally, I updated, replaced, and modified outdated equipment and production lines thereby increasing uptime 5% across the plant. As an integral part of my role, I ensured quality standards were met or exceeded and managed EHS, customer service, purchasing, and supply chain. In addition to leading a team of 35, I setup an Ohio-licensed coating facility 1.5 miles from the plant in three months to avoid production interruptions. Show less