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I am an accomplished leader with expertise in leading large-scale manufacturing and operational improvements in unionized environments for global organizations. I am currently seeking new opportunities. Contact me via LinkedIn.

Akron, OH, US

• A member of the North America Retread Business responsible for driving manufacturing equipment and systems of 85+ independent and company owned facilities. Oversaw 5 direct and 20 indirect reports.
• Standardized all facilities by streamlining production processes to focus on delivering customer satisfaction achieving a 28% increase in output and a 7-day turnaround time.
• Introduced a comprehensive retreading process training program enhancing employee engagement, retention and success resulting in a 18% decrease in turnover rates and a 26% reduction in training expense.
• Implemented cost-saving initiatives that decreased manufacturing expenses by 15% and increased operational capacity while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
• Led a quality program that reduced tread lift, cutting quality adjustments by $400K.
• Fostered cross-functional collaboration between production, machine design, IT, and quality control teams to improve workflow processes, streamline communication and develop creative solutions to operational challenges.

Akron, OH, US

• A member of the North America Commercial and Off Highway Leadership Team responsible for 7 unionized manufacturing facilities. Developed and implemented industrial production standards, overall equipment effectiveness.
• Led 7 Continuous Improvement Teams that generated an average annual savings of $20M through process improvements and operational efficiencies.
• Implemented engineered work standards (MOST) resulting in $2M+ labor reduction per year.
• Developed & implemented an analysis tool to optimize capacity, reducing need for additional capital investment.
• Eliminated business process restrictions allowing improved material flow, increasing portfolio turns, and reducing inventory carrying cost.
• Empowered floor level Throughput Optimization Teams fostering employee participation and driving continuous improvement initiatives.

• Transitioned a family-owned oilfield equipment manufacturer into a subsidiary of GWES, assuming full P&L responsibility across sales, marketing, procurement, manufacturing, and product development. Oversaw 6 direct.
• Supported the company's strategy to consolidate multiple entities for an IPO, overseeing initiatives that enhanced EBITDA and strengthened regulatory compliance.
• Oversaw and directed a manufacturing facility with 125+ employees, successfully reorganizing production processes to foster floor-level engagement and cultivate high-performing workgroups.
• Achieved a record of zero OSHA recordable accidents for the last year of assignment.
• Decreased product delays by 30%+ through process improvement.
• Doubled production volume in 1 year.

Akron, OH, US

• Oversaw 290+ union and salaried associates in a continuous operation environment, with responsibilities spanning product quality, warehousing, and shipping, while ensuring smooth operations and labor relations in a.
• Converted warehouse to an automated system, on time and on budget with minimal startup issues; reduced daily in process inventory and scrap by 25%+.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Engineering

Master Of Business Administration - Mba