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Walpole, Ma, Us

Global Vice President of a filtration media, glass fiber and battery separator company with 2400 people located in 13 multi-national sites.

West Bridgewater, Ma, Us

COO of a multi-national automotive and medical supply company with operations in 4 different countries. Responsible for global expansion and operations; helping Shawmut expand into Europe and China. Responsible for green field construction and operations of a plant in the Czech Republic, development of supply chain functionality in China and the development of a global organization for the entire company. Responsible for integration of acquired company. Led efforts to expand Shawmut's medical PPE offerings during the pandemic.•Pivoted company during pandemic selling $40MM in PPE and doubling EBITDA•Engineered, installed and commissioned a melt-blown line in 3 months•Installed $60MM of N95 mask capacity in 4 months •Expanded global operations to China, Mexico and Czech Republic•Reduced operational costs by $7MM though workforce optimization•Improved contribution margin by $5MM through supply chain optimization•Integrated acquisition of a $58MM textile company into Shawmut•Increased non-automotive textile sales by 40% in one year•Created processes for Program Management, Training, Change Management, EH&S, Risk Management, Sales Management, Product Management, New Business Development, HR Accountability and Costing•Negotiated, purchased and constructed facilities in Silao Mexico and Czech Republic including securing federal grants

Northborough, Ma, Us

Responsible for scaling a laboratory, insulation technology into an innovative, unique, global product offering used in energy and battery insulation markets by; designing a prototype plant through large scale manufacturing, providing R&D support for technology development and commercial support, building strong organizational capabilities, and maximizing talent. Ramped start-up company from concept to 4 major expansions resulting in a EBITDA positive company whose present market cap is $1.5 billion.•Developed, designed and patented sophisticated chemical blending, reaction foaming and extraction system.•Reduced unit fixed costs by 95% utilizing lean and 6-sigma principles.•Rapidly expanded and improved manufacturing plant through $100M of investments in property and equipment to support 35% CAGR.•Reduced bill of materials by 90% through strong supplier networking and negotiations compounded with strong volume growth.•Raised $60MM in government funding from DOE and DOD to fund aerogel research•Recruited high caliber people leaders from multinational companies creating cross functional excellence in supply chain, quality, EH&S, engineering and R&D•Drove operational excellence through the implementation of management tools such as 6-sigma, Oracle, ISO9000, ISO14000 and SOX compliant systems•Developed new products from concept to launch, using the product development process, into high temperature and cryogenic pipe insulation, sound absorption and apparel insulation for world renowned companies such as Exxon and BASF•Worked with fellow officers of company and Venture Capitalists to develop business strategy and set plans in place for expansion•Partnered with Board of Directors and Banks to take company public

Midland, Michigan, Us

Integrated $350MM of down-stream polyurethane acquisitions into Dow Chemical’s culture. Consolidated multiple sites and improved manufacturing capability, increasing profitability by $6MM per year as a site manager of a cross functional team of 200 people including manufacturing, sales, customer service and R&D.•Partnered with another operational leader reducing sites from 13 to 6 within three years•Optimized business performance by consolidating plants based on region, plant technology, core competencies and plant capacity.•Created strong manufacturing capabilities on a high speed polyurethane canning line through Six Sigma practices, engineering redesign, operating discipline, accountability and empowerment to improve unit conversion costs by 50%.•Worked with global business team to meet 40% growth through equipment optimization and new technology implementation combined with 6-sigma efficiencies.•Rebuilt organization to maximize efficiencies during integration.•Through implementation of SAP and best work practices increased the on-time shipments from 45% to 95%.•Implemented activity-based accounting that reduced variances by $7MM/year.•Integrated acquisition’s EH&S program; reducing OSHA reportable rates from 13 to 0.

Midland, Michigan, Us

Gained global experience as the business manufacturing leader for a $65MM high speed foam plants located in Ohio and Drusenheim, France. Market conditions started M&A negotiations between the business team and Sentinel Foams. Turn-around story; after negotiations failed the business took a more market facing approach increasing sales by 35% turning loss into profit.•Utilized total quality management principles to reduce conversion costs by 50%•Reduced OSHA injury rate from 11 to 0.•Implemented blowing agent change that reduced Freon emissions•Implemented SAP•Ran large scale pilot line developing alternative foams for the Styrofoam business which launched two new product lines in polypropylene strand foam and low-density insulation for computer packaging; delivering over $20MM in sales•Delivered customer focus manufacturing approach by listening to the voice of the customer resulting in a $12MM EBITDA improvement over 2 years.•Produced packaging, sound absorption, insulation and automotive headliners foams