Director Of Operations
CurrentDirector of Operations April 2016 – PresentHerman Miller Inc – Greenhouse Seating Operations• As the GSO Director of Operations, I am responsible for a business that generates over $400 million in sales annually. I have provided a strategic vision along with annual plans to support the overall business direction. These plans are in alignment with the business deliverables and key performance indicators. • Successfully created an environment that has both the necessary short-term focus, along with a long-term strategy. • Provided leadership for several new product launches that have yielded quicker to market timing while improving all performance measures. • Demonstrate understanding of the Herman Miller Performance System and lean principles providing effective support of our management system. Continuous improvement and the development of our team members are the valued outputs of that system. • Integrated my skills in developing teams with my operational experience to instill accountability and improve performance. • Provided a supportive environment where people feel valued and safe to express their ideas. • Engagement with the Supply Chain and Materials Management areas of the business.Director of Operations Jan 2007 – April 2016Herman Miller Inc - 171st / Hickory Facilities• Led both Herman Miller manufacturing facilities in Spring Lake, Michigan over the course of nine years. • As the Director of the Hickory facility, I was responsible for a business that generated approximately $200 million in sales. • Provided leadership that gained profitability on a new systems furniture offering.• As the Director of the 171st facility, I led Herman Miller’s metal case goods plant with annual sales of approximately $280 million. • Led operations while diversifying the product offerings by bringing in ancillary products and assisted in the development of Herman Miller’s height adjustable tables.
