General Manager
Current- Total P&L control for a complex pallet and mulch manufacturing and recycling plant in Richmond, IL- Responsible for 8 Salaried managers and 130 hourly associates across 2 shifts- Plant was acquired by 48forty in September 2022, I took over after legacy leadership turnover- Lead customer facing rebrand focused on re-establishing ourselves as the premier pallet and mulch vendor in our region- Trained operational leaders with minimal pallet experience on the KPI’s that drive our business- Oversaw nearly $100k investment in machine guarding, process improvements, and facility improvements related to safety- Maintained stable employee base in a time of extreme transition in a challenging labor market