• Assists in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, policies, programs and objectives.• Develop manufacturing plan and establish procedures for maintaining high standards of manufacturing operations to ensure that products conform to established customer and company quality standards.• Achieve optimum employee levels with least amount of overhead and raw material costs to meet annual budgetary plan.• Formulate and recommend manufacturing policies and programs that guide the organization in maintaining and improving its competitive position and the profitability of the operation.• Direct and monitor department managers to accomplish goals of the manufacturing plan, consistent with established manufacturing and safety procedures. Acts as liaison between department management/subordinate levels, as well as executive/department manager levels to inform personnel of communications, decisions, policies and all matters that affect their performance, attitudes and results.• Hire, train, develop and evaluate staff. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis and in accordance with company policy. Ensures compliance with current federal, state and local regulations. Consult with Human Resources Department as appropriate.• Identify, recommend and implement changes to improve productivity and reduce cost and scrap, monitor scrap and rework data. Direct the establishment, implementation and maintenance of production standards.• Direct and coordinate various programs essential to manufacturing procedures (e.g., training, safety, housekeeping, cost reduction, worker involvement, security, etc.).• Initiate and coordinate major projects (e.g., plant layout changes, installation of capital equipment, major repairs, etc.)

• Support marketing with product line positioning and messaging.• Recommend nature and scope of present and future product lines by reviewing product specifications and requirements; appraising new product line ideas and/or product changes.• Quote pricing, delivery, and terms to existing and prospective customers.• Assist existing and prospective customers with manufacturability of their design within the scope of Rock of Ages manufacturing equipment and capability.• Investigate and resolve any customer issues relative to quality, delivery, price and/or specifications.• Responsible for reproducing and properly documenting customer’s drawings and ordering of all components.• Assist in managing work flow by establishing realistic ship dates to meet customer's delivery needs based on manufacturing capacity and considering existing commitments.

• Responsible for the planning and direction of quarry development activities to maximize production yields while minimizing operational costs.• Prepared annual budgets and monthly forecasting requirements to insure product availability and that specific production scheduling needs were met.• Worked with quarry supervisor(s) to identify and resolve issues related to production, equipment maintenance, safety, and personnel.• Oversaw both State and Federal compliance initiatives related to the Spill Prevention Containment and Control (SPCC) and Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) regulations for Vermont, New Hampshire and Pennsylvania.• Served on three person executive team responsible for negotiating labor contracts for unionized workforce in 2011 and 2013.

• Responsible for developing updated web presence and social media campaign focused on retail sales growth throughout New England market. • Developed production scheduling system utilizing regression analysis to forecast ongoing inventory requirements.• Worked with Efficiency Vermont to establish process-air recycling system which yielded a net-contribution of over 5M BTU annually.• Served on three person executive team responsible for negotiating two separate labor contracts for unionized workforce in April of 2011.

• Responsible for leading and establishing strategic direction for multi-site company operations to include: Inventory, Purchasing, Risk Management, Training/Safety, Human Resources and Accounting/Finance.• Developed and oversaw the implementation of corporate restructuring initiative introduced in January of 2009. Initiative focused on operating efficiency and a focused sales/marketing strategy. Company recognized sales growth through 2009 in excess of 4% in a market experiencing double-digit losses.• Developed company wide cost reduction initiative which yielded savings in excess of 10% within 6-months of implementation. • Developed and implemented company wide 360º review process that has provided both constructive and meaningful feedback utilized in ongoing staff development.

• Led strategic counter seasonal initiative to diversify product portfolio resulting in a 100% increase in cash flow between the months of December and March. • Recognized as the top Eastern North American distributor for the Quad-Lock line of Insulating Concrete Forms annually since 2005.• Established strategic partnership with multi-site insurance provider to become exclusive source of safety training for their client base.

• Established formal business practices and standardized sales and operations processes across all locations to support continued growth and expansion. • Responsible for the sales and technical support of automated stone production systems. Skill set includes familiarity with diagnosing and correcting electrical and mechanical issues in a high production environment with minimal downtime allowed.• Developed custom installation solutions for customers focusing on overall manufacturing capabilities.