Gary Williams Email & Phone Number

***918- 924-9096 | garyw0202@gmail.com***I am an Operations Leader with outstanding background in manufacturing operations. My special talent is driving enhanced outcomes across all metrics. I improve quality, safety, production controls, resource allocation, workflows, and team spirit. My focus is always the bottom line. Better yields, higher quality, lower costs, and greater quote captures all lead to strong EBITDA.Colleagues and peers recognize my ability to shift plants from reactive to proactive cultures focused on continuous improvement. This includes promoting the concept of “Employer of Choice” within communities and “Manufacturer of Choice” among customers and distributors. In addition, strong safety programs are not just about safety, but forums for communicating plant goals and driving morale.Some of my successes include:EBITDA, AMERON: Modified profit formulas and implemented deliberate price changes to reflect current market challenges and opportunities. Increased EBITDA by 12% in first year and 33% YoY.PRODUCTION EFFICIENCIES, AMERON: Instituted daily production meetings, created mixed team to perform root cause analyses, and developed standard work instructions. Increased Production Utilization & Efficiency 3X and component output 300% in 5 months.YIELD INCREASES / NEW SUPPLIERS / MGP, AMERON: In 3 months, increased First Pass Yield 23%; in first 18 months, decreased reject rates from 20%+ to less than 3% and increased Mfg. Gross Profit (MGP) 33%.RETURN ON INVESTED CAPITAL (ROIC), DMI INDUSTRIES: Established organizational and department-level goals and metrics around safety, quality, and cost metrics. Drove ROIC from negative 4% to positive 10% in 12 months.SPECIALTIESOperational P&L ManagementBudgeting / Planning & Capital JustificationsValue EngineeringPlant & Product Line StartupMetrics / Standards / KPIsHealth, Safety and EnvironmentalSix Sigma Black BeltLean Facilities Cycle Time Reductions