 Oversee the progression of custom fabrication, assembly and kitting capabilities within the service center from roughly $3M/yr. to $15M/yr. in five years’ time Manage 16 direct reports within engineering, the service center and warehouse to maintain accurate, efficient, highly demanding production schedules and distribution sales of $44M/yr.  Generate production orders, procure product, expedite and schedule all value added projects Coordinate with sales teams, engineers, customers and outside contractors in determining labor, delivery timelines, project scope, and total cost of all value added custom solutions Oversee building maintenance, layout, and general operations utilizing employee resources and general contractors Perform technical sales and design engineering support/training as needed

 Closed new customer sales utilizing a consultative selling approach Used structured sales methodology to build strong customer rapport and finalize service agreements

 Managed the Illinois manufacturing facility, with 20 direct reports, who performed fabrication, assembly, engineering, information technology, cylinder rebuilds, and transportation logistics Facilitated the production of $5 million in power unit sales per year for our Houston location while managing the sale of components and repairs in the greater St. Louis area Performed technical sales calls for power units and hydraulic components in the oil & gas industry Created company sales brochures, procedure manuals and power unit technical manuals

 Member of a high volume technical sales team in a customer service oriented atmosphere Managed manufacturing and office processes in order to maintain accurate and efficient production Provided technical assistance on a variety of hydraulic and pneumatic products and systems Determined and quoted rework of customer’s fluid power component and system failures

 Built, repaired, and troubleshot hydraulic pumps, valves and motors Tested, assembled, wired and assisted in the design of Mobile and Industrial power units Fabricated and tested electronic Consoles and Cord Sets