Greg Cottone Email & Phone Number

Rowley, MA

Didax, Inc. brought me on to scale key areas--Operations, Warehousing, Process Improvement, ERP Selection, Order Fulfillment, and Pricing, all of which I'd successfully done at previous companies.Putting customers first, evaluated Warehouse Operations and leased/managed multi-site operations for Fulfillment, Assembly, and Mixed Operations at each site. To.

• Hired as a full-time Internal Consultant to analyze and optimize operations, technology, and efficiency while orchestrating Lean Six Sigma transformations for this large commercial subcontractor providing “building.
• Led digital transformation projects–e.g., modernized print process, cut process time by 50%.
• Led collaborative file-share internal system to cut duplication and communication errors to near zero.
• Realigned new ERP system. Engaged executive leadership team on enterprise digitization.
• Increased installation rates by 50%, and further implemented cross-functional CIP endeavors.
• Created/led Safety Program and Safety Committee. Designed a Preventative Maintenance program.

Atlanta, GA

• Executive team member for PMG Metal and Glass Corporation, with full accountability for day-to-day operations and 52 FTEs. Built PGP startup venture to localize production for PMG and to create and ship products.
• Managed capital equipment, payroll, COGS, and operating budgets that grew from $2M to $7M.
• Led to growth from $1M to $10M with PGP accounting for $1.5M in net new revenues.
• Introduced new products from ideation to GTM, converting plant from 90% distribution to 90% manufacturing.
• Purchased $650K in capital equipment and managed $400K in budgeted build-out expenses.
• Led a 41% revenue spike with 65% new product gross margin/10% sustained year-on-year growth.

Atlanta, GA

• Chief architect of Operations and leading the Executive team. Managed daily Operations, P&L, Budgets, and Staffing. Implemented a consistent operational design to all levels of the Warehouse, Production, Customer.
• Grew US team from 10 to 40—scaled operations, developed network infrastructure, and implemented new ERP.
• Introduced new flagship product that grew to a 90% share of company revenues.
• Created a new global supply chain across two continents, cutting costs by over 20%.
• Scaled operations to 6X total revenue growth—at 560% over 10 years, with 180% in the first 2 years.
• Optimized, and matured 3 product iterations and their supporting technology ecosystems.

Atlanta, GA

• Engaged onsite at Premier (above) on IT Networking projects and desktop configurations. Expanded services into interior and workflow design.
• Recruited out of Amazing Technologies by owner of Premier, becoming the firm’s IT Manager.
• Hired and supervised 2 subcontractors to serve as IT onsite resources for Premier.
• Worked closely with Premier’s VP of Sales to formalize and digitize Premier’s sales program.

Salem, MA