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Peru, Illinois, United States

Gridley Township, Illinois, United States

Mendota, Illinois, United States

Directed all regional manufacturing operations across 13 states, 10 facilities leading the efforts of 850 employees, a budget of $65 million and production of 164 million lbs. of piping annually. Oversaw logistics, inventory management, safety, quality, service, productivity, financial performance and hiring. * Successfully integrated four competitor plants into ADS by seamlessly converting product operations and by educating and training new team members on safety expectations and company culture. * Drove the implementation and adoption of our Green Line Operating System (LEAN), instilling a metrics driven approach, and creating a culture of continuous improvement to enable future growth.* Opened four new facilities from the ground up with operations fully functional on time and under budget. Partnered with human resources in hiring and training all new team members. One plant, which was a greenfield facility requiring all new construction, was fully operational per the committed timeline.* Operationalized company strategic goals into achievable and stretch goals at the plant level. Drove effective performance management processes, elevated employee engagement, implemented LEAN targets and goals and created metrics to measure results and shift when needed to achieve financial commitments.* Boosted morale and talent base by partnering with corporate HR leadership on delivering programs that improved culture. * Outstanding ability to communicate information to all levels of an organization from the President to the production floor teams. Extensive experience presenting, mentoring and teaching to both large and small groups.

Mendota, Illinois, United States

Promoted to manage new facility directing all efforts of a team of 120, a budget of $13.25 million and an operation that produced over 40 million lbs. of piping solutions annually shipping to customers in the U.S and Canada. Oversaw all safety, quality, production, administration and financial functions at the facility. Ensured all raw material and finished goods inventory maintained adequate levels.* Earned the Customer Service Award out of 52 plant locations for exceeding all customer expectations in terms of quality, on time delivery and by quickly resolving issues for the customers.* Improved facility performance by motivating team to achieve KPIs and providing individual performance feedback.* Motivated teams to excel by communicating transparently. Prepared communications in adherence to ADS’ core values and guiding principles.

Jackson, Mississippi, United States

Built the entire facility from the ground up managing the entire construction project from breaking ground through to hiring the first employee. Grew site into a high functioning facility producing 26 million lbs. of piping annually while leading a team of 90 employees and managing a $10.5 million budget. Led efforts to set goals and execute strategies to meet corporate and regional goals and objectives.* Earned Most Improved Plant Award after only three years from operation commencement. * Directed all site operations from safety, quality and budget management to training, compliance and culture preservation. Instilled a commitment from all employees to adhering to ADS’s core values.

Harvard, Illinois, United States

Led all operations for a plant producing 10 million lbs. of pipe annually. Managed a budget of $6.3 million and directed the efforts of a 65 person staff. Managed all plant operations including production, safety, distribution, logistics, quality and inventory management.* Earned three awards in five years directing operations in Harvard. Won Plant of the Year Award twice for achieving zero OSHA recordables, customer complaints and quality failures, beating budget projections and for securing top three ranking for customer service and production efficiency. In addition, won the Continued Excellence Award.

Livermore, Kentucky, United States