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Skokie, Illinois

Rosemont, Il

Guided the acquisition of Cybex business, while integrating operations, enhancing production, and dramatically accelerating customer response times. Currently manage six VPs and over 1,500 union/nonunion workers in multi-plant production, distribution, customer service, warehousing, and distribution.Spearheaded total restructuring of manufacturing functions worldwide to increase capacity by 42% and reduce costs by 30%. Played a key role in the organization’s organic and inorganic growth while integrating the operations of three separate acquisitions, and doubling the entire company footprint.Built and deployed Lean Six Sigma organization and culture changes that saved millions of dollars. Set up industry’s only global, manufacturer-run delivery and installation platform; drove deep improvements to warranty services to lowest levels in company history and best-in-industry at 1.3% of sales.

Lake Forest, Il

Led the piloting start-up of new business unit, deploying “default active” methodology. Oversaw all business operations for this new venture providing B2B clients with an in-office exercise option, as a new product offering and part of Life Fitness division. Planned and directed sales, marketing, finance and product development. Doubled annual revenue in two years after starting from scratch. Navigated product innovation process through PACE stages, along with product positioning and go-to-market strategies; facilitated acquisition of five design and utility patents. Improved the visibility of the company and the product in its initial rollout by serving as keynote speaker at 2015 Employer Healthcare and Benefits Conference, the largest tradeshow in industry, as part of company rollout.

Lake Forest, Il

Expanded scope of command from Global Supply Chain Management to all aspects of manufacturing, supply chain, quality controls, delivery and installation driving the continued growth of this business unit. Planned and directed the efforts of five Vice Presidents with downline authority for 1,200 employees.Served as a key member of an executive team that grew operating earnings by more than 16% a year while contributing to a 50% reduction in operating expenses in 2012. Championed quality-driven culture to focus on detection, resolution and prevention of full range of quality issues and improve product performance.Transformed the entity into the first globally connected operation for Life Fitness. Grew top-line revenue by 5% with 90% higher earnings for multinational service business.

Lake Forest, Il

Promoted to improve the company’s Global Supply Chain Management. Served as Executive Sponsor for comprehensive Lean Manufacturing initiative that reduced inventory, improved operational flexibility, and optimized incoming raw materials flow. Developed and Implemented a wide range of processes and infrastructure while directing global supply management in areas including planning, modeling, sourcing, multi-country warehousing, distribution, and reverse logistics.Quickly optimized warehouse footprint while transforming the business unit from loss-making entity to a profit center. Shuttered three facilities and opened coastal distribution centers to lower costs by 26% and eliminate hundreds of thousands of dollars in operating costs. Cut supply-chain costs as a percentage of sales by 12% over two years. Optimized ROI and improved inventory turns by reducing global inventory 28%.

Lake Forest, Il

Brought on to enhance the company’s presence in global markets, including Asia, Japan, UK and EMEA. Identified untapped business opportunity and recouped international investment with new process.Revitalized a key business segment and returned it to profitability, while dramatically lowering inventories in only two years. Generated 10% in higher CAGR sales growth, 18% better gross margin, and 81% in greater operating margin over three years.

Deerfield, Il

Developed a three-tier strategy for long-term supply chain services that delivered savings of $16M from 2003 – 2006. Created and delivered five-year strategic plan for supply chain.

Deerfield, Il

Fundamentally re-designed the roles, responsibilities and work of supply chain, marketing and manufacturing groups. Managed and delivered a 24-month supply chain re-design project. Reduced inventory up to 30% while increasing service levels and reducing operation expenses.

Deerfield, Il

Delivered a variable-based 3PL contract saving $30 million year-over-year in distribution costs as part of an eight-month strategic project.

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