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Milwaukee, Wi, Us

Work with a talented operations team to continue growing the business.

Franklin, Wisconsin, United States

Provide business governance and oversight, with particular emphasis on operational improvement. Member, compensation committee.

Partner with businesses in achieving their goals, including strategic planning, cultural transformation, mentoring and all aspects of operational improvement. Executed first-ever strategic plan and strategy deployment for small industrial company.

Member of executive committee reporting to CEO. Fully accountable for team of 3,000 employees globally across 22 manufacturing facilities with eight direct reports. Directed all aspects of manufacturing, supply chain, and sourcing; responsibilities include strategic planning and leading cultural change throughout all areas of business to improve. Developed five-year plan to drive $100M of annual value creation, delivering $45M in year one. Led revitalization and restructuring of… Show more Member of executive committee reporting to CEO. Fully accountable for team of 3,000 employees globally across 22 manufacturing facilities with eight direct reports. Directed all aspects of manufacturing, supply chain, and sourcing; responsibilities include strategic planning and leading cultural change throughout all areas of business to improve. Developed five-year plan to drive $100M of annual value creation, delivering $45M in year one. Led revitalization and restructuring of operational talent, establishing three new functions within business to improve operational excellence, project management and SIOP. Instrumental in providing operational insight and projections of the business through successful PE sale process. Show less

Member of executive leadership team reporting to Group President with full accountability for team of 2,600 employees globally with nine direct reports across 14 facilities. Responsible for North American distribution operations for $5B of all Milwaukee Tool products, and all global operational aspects of $1B accessories business unitDirected North American operational footprint analysis, resulting in 120% capacity increase and 15% cost reduction. Led expansion of distribution… Show more Member of executive leadership team reporting to Group President with full accountability for team of 2,600 employees globally with nine direct reports across 14 facilities. Responsible for North American distribution operations for $5B of all Milwaukee Tool products, and all global operational aspects of $1B accessories business unitDirected North American operational footprint analysis, resulting in 120% capacity increase and 15% cost reduction. Led expansion of distribution facilities from 800K square feet and one facility to 4M square feet and four facilities, accommodating 25% annualized growth and 70% single year growth. Oversaw strategic planning and change throughout all areas of business that significantly improved market position, efficiencies, teamwork and collaboration. Show less

Brookfield, Wi

Full responsibility for Purchasing, Global Accessories Operations and North American Distribution. • Directed transformation of US and PRC Operations from non-competitive to world class while launching new to world product innovations on time and below budget; increased capacity by 50% while reducing cost by 30%.Empowered PRC Engineering and Operations teams moving from transactional execution to proactive engineering, process transformation, supplier development and management.… Show more Full responsibility for Purchasing, Global Accessories Operations and North American Distribution. • Directed transformation of US and PRC Operations from non-competitive to world class while launching new to world product innovations on time and below budget; increased capacity by 50% while reducing cost by 30%.Empowered PRC Engineering and Operations teams moving from transactional execution to proactive engineering, process transformation, supplier development and management. Pioneered Advanced Manufacturing team, developing new-to-world operational equipment and processes, decreasing cost of CapEx by 50% and reducing product costs by 65%. Show less

Greater Milwaukee Area

Fully accountable for team of 150 employees across three countries with 5 direct reports: Managing Director (China), Global Manufacturing & Engineering Manager, Global Supply Chain Manager, Global Quality Manager and Manager of Research and Development. Responsible for all aspects of operations, including cost control, production, supply chain, procurement, engineering, capital planning, continuous improvement and quality. Fully responsible for managing transition of entire… Show more Fully accountable for team of 150 employees across three countries with 5 direct reports: Managing Director (China), Global Manufacturing & Engineering Manager, Global Supply Chain Manager, Global Quality Manager and Manager of Research and Development. Responsible for all aspects of operations, including cost control, production, supply chain, procurement, engineering, capital planning, continuous improvement and quality. Fully responsible for managing transition of entire manufacturing facility to new location within the UK. Responsible for managing all aspects of establishing manufacturing facilities in Changzhou, China, including construction, capital equipment planning and procurement, hiring, training. Member of executive leadership team reporting to VP/GM; responsibilities include strategic planning and leading change throughout all areas of business to improve efficiencies, teamwork and collaboration. Show less

Saukville, Wi

Fully accountable for team of 42 with 4 direct reports: IT Manager; ERP Business Process Manager; Continuous Improvement Manager; and Procurement Manager. Member of executive leadership team reporting to VP/GM. Responsible for long–term strategic plan, including leading team to identify growth into new markets via acquisition/green field expansion.Integral in delivering $42 million savings working collaboratively with direct report and leveraging CI department to support both strategic… Show more Fully accountable for team of 42 with 4 direct reports: IT Manager; ERP Business Process Manager; Continuous Improvement Manager; and Procurement Manager. Member of executive leadership team reporting to VP/GM. Responsible for long–term strategic plan, including leading team to identify growth into new markets via acquisition/green field expansion.Integral in delivering $42 million savings working collaboratively with direct report and leveraging CI department to support both strategic and tactical business goals, and execution of green belt projects. Generated more than $18 million in combined savings through successful negotiation of electricity contract and energy efficiency initiatives. Innovated long–term strategic plan, and led team in identifying future growth into new markets through acquisition and green field expansion. Show less

Charged with directing staff of 17 salaried employees with 3 direct reports: Continuous Improvement Manager; Procurement Manager; and raw Materials Manager. Member of executive leadership team reporting to VP/GM.• Conceived and built Charter Steel strategic plan from concept to ongoing process leveraged for business improvement.• Implemented strategy deployment of business plan comprised of training and tracking and review meetings. Supported strategic goals with tactical execution.

Held full accountability for 29 salaried employees with 5 direct reports: Automation Manager; Operations Product Development Manager; Manager of Projects and Engineering; Continuous Improvement Manager; and Administrative Assistant. Developed and executed Charter Steel’s first–ever formalized strategic plan with input from all business areas.

Site Manager, Plant Manager, Manager of Customer Technical Services; Quality and Technical Manager, Quality Assurance Metallurgist

Bs, Materials Science And Engineering

Doctoral Candidate, Business Administration

Mba, Business