David Forster Email & Phone Number

Barbados

Recently left Barbados to pursue next opportunity in the USA closer to home. The position, the people, and the company were all incredible, but it was too far from home after five wonderful and amazing years contributing to Gildan's success.I was responsible for managing and delivering end results in the following areas: Customer Service, Forecasting.

Canada And USA

Supported Phantom’s acquisition objectives in the United States. Identified and initiated the acquisition process with companies that: (1) Had intact U.S. sales force with established textile/apparel/swimsuit presence with U.S. retailer base that complemented the Phantom customer base (2) Distribution/warehousing facility in the U.S., (3) Synergies of.

Hickory, NC

Accomplishments in this fashion hosiery company included restructuring the business to take advantage of overseas outsource opportunities, consolidation of plants, improvement of customer service and shipping performance, and driving management accountability and results-oriented focus.

Asheboro, NC

Continued the operations management of the Siler City operation while focusing on a twelve-month project to integrate “best practices” of the two merging companies. Achieved objectives include consolidation of financial and information systems departments, streamlining the organization structure, maintaining critical customer relationships and requirements.

USA And Canada (Siler City, NC, And Toronto, Ontario, Canada)

Initially recruited by board as U.S. COO to lead turnaround of newly acquired NC operation (formerly Glendale Group Ltd.). Established comprehensive strategy and implemented action plans. Created culture of open communication, camaraderie, empowerment, and accountability. Consolidated 4 locations into 2. Redirected sales focus to jumpstart flat/declining.

San Diego, California And Costa Rica, C.A.

Planned and managed manufacturing and distribution activities for San Diego and Costa Rica plants, as well as domestic and international outsourcing. Directed all manufacturing processes, purchasing, production planning, product development, quality, engineering, distribution, IT/IS, and human resources. Supported development and production scheduling of.

Union Point, GA

Recruited as executive committee member, engaged in development and execution of corporate strategy and operating plans with the Board of Directors. Planned and directed manufacturing operations for three plants (Greensboro and Union Point, GA and Belmont, NC). Recruited, coached, and managed eight direct reports and 28 supervisors. Prepared and monitored.

Hildebran, NC

Neuville Industries was a consolidated hosiery manufacturing operation (primarily athletic) with $60 million in sales. Major brands—Spalding, Dickies, Wrangler, and more. Company was nationally recognized for its worker-friendly programs, as well as its progressive management practices.Directed purchasing, production planning, quality, engineering.

Reading, Pennsylvania Area

• Reporting to FOL Chairman and CEO, directed and managed the most profitable hosiery operation in the corporation.
• Delivered record net profits of up to 18% annually.
• Increased production 65% while reducing overall workforce 20%.
• Controlled manufacturing variances and costs, keeping defects among lowest in the industry at less than 4%.
• Camp Hosiery Promotions included: Vice President (1989-1992), Plant Manager (1984–1989), Assistant Plant Manager (1982–1984), Dept. Mgr/Sup (1974–1982)