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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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