David Crain Email & Phone Number

Salem, Or, Us

$20 million startup, factory direct, wholesale distributor of building materials serving multi-family renovation markets in Arizona, Arkansas, Nevada, North Carolina, and Texas.Accountable for all activities related to Distribution, Supply Chain, Logistics, IT, Purchasing, and HR. Focused to build the organization to support sales growth to $100 million annually. - Replaced 4 of 6 roles on the Leadership Team with high performing contributors - Reduced delivery expense 40% by leveraging vendor logistics for delivery - Reduced operational headcount by 60% using automation functions and increased productivity - Cut IT expenses 50% by consolidating software platforms and outsourcing IT support - Increased operational effectiveness with a new forecast tool for Purchasing, a quoting and pricing solution for Sales, expanding product data in the business system, and a new hiring process to attract/retain top talent

Salem, Oregon, Us

Power Equipment System is a $60 million wholesale distributor and manufacturer for the 13 western serving 1,300+ equipment dealers for key brands including Stanley Black & Decker, MTD, Cub Cadet, Kohler, and Husqvarna.As Vice President, accountable for all activities related to Manufacturing, Engineering, Distribution and Logistics, Technology, and Customer Service. Key problem-solver and contributor to company strategic vision and future business ventures. Reported directly to the CEO. - Led the implementation of EOS/Traction and other strategic initiatives to position the company for acquisition, finalized in February 2023 - Scaled operations to support sales growth from $19 million to $60 million - Developed $10 million manufacturing division for low volume/high mix engineered power solutions for OEM's in the Agriculture, Construction, Forestry, and Military markets - Led the selection of the new ERP system and the implementation partners (Microsoft Dynamics) - Saved $3 million in sales and nullified the impact of 25% tariff for utility vehicles (UV's) by working with Stanley Black & Decker to bring final assembly and quality control to PES - Achieved Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 69 while moving to online ordering through effective KPI's, a new training program, coaching, and mentoring - Reduced distribution errors by 400% with new policies and procedures, workflow audits, and Lean training - Elected to Board of Directors for OPEESA (Outdoor Power Equipment & Engine Service Association)

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

JELD-WEN is a $4 billion global manufacturer of windows & doors with facilities in 19 countries and 22,000 employees. Highly vertically integrated with raw material facilities, component manufacturing, and window/door assembly plants.Responsible for multiple teams including Project Management, Technical Publications, Technical Communications, and Product Code & Certifications. Coordinated 20+ functional groups including Engineering, Manufacturing, Marketing, and Sales to bring new products to market. - Collaborated with private equity to increase R&D velocity of profit impacting residential building products - Achieved 50% reduction in time-to-completion for product development projects by eliminating non-value work and automating reporting and communication. - Accountable for the project plan, budget, and change management for all affected facilities. Reported directly to executive leadership - Led evaluation of all potential projects through a Phase/Gate process with subject matter experts to rank by strategic impact, ROI, and risk - Selected as only non-engineer member of JELD-WEN "skunk works" team to generate innovative concepts to seed new product development

Charlotte, North Carolina, Us

Project leader for manufacturing and business system projects, onsite coordinator for LEAN manufacturing and continuous improvement, and manager for the Rip/Cut/Finger-joint production lines with 20 direct reports.

Responsible for P&L of distribution operations and storefront. Developed warehouse systems and processes from the ground up to support growing core online business. Established relationships and distribution accounts with key manufactures like Price Pfister, American Standard, and Moen.