President
Manufacturer of architectural millwork and casework for the restaurant, retail, healthcare and commercial industries.
Apr 2022 - May 2024
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David Hanauer Email & Phone Number
President | COO | Operations Executive
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@placon.com
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Role
President | COO | Operations Executive
Location
Madison, Wisconsin, United States
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David Hanauer is listed as President | COO | Operations Executive based in Madison, Wisconsin, United States. AeroLeads shows a work email signal at placon.com and a matched LinkedIn profile for David Hanauer.
David Hanauer previously worked as President at Wisconsin-Built Inc. and Chief Operating Officer at Placon Corporation. David Hanauer holds Bs, Engineering from United States Military Academy At West Point.
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About David Hanauer
Transformational executive leader recognized for creating highly effective practices and teams in small to large manufacturing organizations. Consistent record of success in delivering operational excellence and achieving superior levels of financial performance, customer satisfaction, and innovation in fast paced, high growth, complex environments.Specialties include:Change Leadership | Operational Excellence | Continuous Improvement | Strategy | Lean Methodologies | Supply Chain Logistics | Mergers and Acquisitions | OSHA Standards | Sustainability | Plastics | Packaging | Capital Investments | Quality Assurance | Culture of Excellence | P&L
Listed skills include Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Leadership, and 35 others.
9 roles
David Hanauer work experience
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Chief Operating Officer
Led five-site, 700-employee, plastic packaging operation with oversight of manufacturing, engineering, new product development, quality, and logistics. Reported to Chairman and CEO.• Led turnaround to drive operating profit improvement by 79% during first two years.• Integrated four acquisitions, improved sustainability, reduced complaints by 51% and, reduced design time by 50% to four days. Initiatives increased customer satisfaction, won 13 product design awards, and generated 133% top line sales growth.
Sep 2011 - Jan 2022
Regional Director Of Operations (Value Stream Director)
Responsible for the performance of eight manufacturing facilities generating $750M revenue with 2,300 employees. • Led $18.3M earnings turnaround through Lean initiatives, strategic deployment of equipment, and automation.• Implemented $62M capital investment resulting in profitable annual growth of 22%.
Sep 2005 - Jan 2011
Director Of Manufacturing
Led $100M cup thermoforming and extrusion operation with two facilities and 550 employees. • Achieved $5.2M annual earnings improvement, created quality management system for improved customer relationships, achieved OSHA Star facility recognition, and renegotiated purchasing agreements to save $1.2M annually.
Sep 2001 - Aug 2005
Operations Manager
Ivex Packaging
Led a $60 million manufactring and distribution operation supplying thermoformed plastic packaging to the food service industry.• Improved automation, implemented pay-for-skills compensation to generate $4.7M operating profit improvement.
Aug 1996 - Sep 2001
Planning Manager
Tenneco Packaging
Managed the manufacture and distribution of a $240 million product line of food service packaging.• Achieved 95% service goal and reduced inventory by two weeks.
Feb 1994 - Aug 1996
Production Manager
Tenneco Packaging
Led a team of 260 employees in a thermoforming and extrusion operation producing plastic food packaging.• Achieved 24% reduction in conversion cost resulting in $1.8M in annual savings by implementing a leadership development program for supervisors.
Nov 1989 - Feb 1994
Production Superintendent
Sweetheart Cup Corporation
Led a team of 140 employees in a thermoforming and extrusion operation producing cups and food packaging.• Developed and implemented a training program that improved efficiency by 20% and reduced waste 3%.
Jul 1987 - Nov 1989
Jun 1982 - Jul 1987
2 education records
David Hanauer education
Bs, Engineering
United States Military Academy At West Point
Mba, Finance
The University Of Chicago Booth School Of Business
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What is David Hanauer's role at their current company?
David Hanauer is listed as President | COO | Operations Executive.
What is David Hanauer's email address?
AeroLeads has found 1 work email signal at @placon.com for David Hanauer.
Where is David Hanauer based?
David Hanauer is based in Madison, Wisconsin, United States.
What companies has David Hanauer worked for?
David Hanauer has worked for Wisconsin-Built Inc., Placon Corporation, Pactiv Evergreen Inc., Winpak Portion Packaging, and Ivex Packaging.
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What schools did David Hanauer attend?
David Hanauer holds Bs, Engineering from United States Military Academy At West Point.
What skills is David Hanauer known for?
David Hanauer is listed with skills including Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Leadership, Strategy, Continuous Improvement, Plastics, and Value Stream Mapping.
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