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Greenville, SC, US

Exeter, New Hampshire, US

Specializing in both contingent and retained recruiting for all positions both locally and across the United States. My passion is to match great candidates with the best position for them. I work with candidates and clients as a true partner, providing extensive support to find the right fit for both sides. If you are an employer seeking top-notch talent.

At Yardstick Executive, we are dedicated to empowering manufacturing organizations through targeted expertise in executive recruiting, management consulting, and leadership coaching.Executive RecruitingWe specialize in identifying and placing exceptional leaders in manufacturing. From plant managers to C-suite executives, we connect you with talent that.

Santa Rosa, CA, US

I directed the full spectrum of operations at the Piedmont, SC facility, ensuring excellence in safety, environmental compliance, quality, delivery, inventory accuracy, productivity, and team morale. As the leader accountable for the facility's Profit and Loss performance, I drove strategic decision-making to maximize efficiency and profitability. I.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, US

Led the site leadership team in a Lean Transformation by implementing the Wabtec Management System, driving measurable improvements across operations. Leveraged Strategic Planning, Value Stream Mapping, and Kaizen Events to streamline processes, enhance flow, and eliminate waste while engaging employees at all levels in initiatives like 5S, Standard Work.

Birmingham, Alabama, US

Developed and implemented the Strategic Planning process, laying the foundation for long-term growth and operational excellence. Established a Continuous Improvement Program focused on enhancing uptime and driving efficiency through tools like A3 Thinking, Pareto Charts, and Fishbone Diagrams. Designed and delivered Lean Manufacturing and problem-solving.

Columbia, SC, US

Aligned the Production, Supply Chain, and Customer Service teams around core priorities of Safety, Quality, and Delivery to drive operational excellence. Improved workforce stability by implementing enhanced hiring practices and a comprehensive training program. Reduced equipment downtime by applying Standard Work, 5S, Pareto Charts, and SMED principles.

Greenville, South Carolina, US

Provided consulting and training to manufacturing organizations across South Carolina, focusing on operational excellence and leadership development. Recruited CEOs to participate in monthly Executive Peer Council sessions, fostering collaboration and shared learning among industry leaders. Expanded the SC Lean Alliance by enhancing event quality and.

Spearheaded developing and implementing a Continuous Improvement program for a food production facility, driving operational efficiency and productivity. Led Kaizen events and implemented TPM to reduce packaging line interruptions and improve equipment reliability significantly. Optimized setup times on critical packaging lines by applying SMED and TPM.

Directed Safety, Quality, Productivity, and Cost improvement initiatives for an 80-person, 4-shift business unit, delivering measurable results across operations. Increased equipment uptime by implementing a Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) project, driving reliability and efficiency. Reduced raw material costs by fostering supplier collaboration.

Hartsville, SC, US

Led productivity and commercialization initiatives for a $360MM, 7-plant flexible packaging division, driving operational and financial improvements. Achieved significant productivity gains by increasing efficiency and reducing scrap across multiple facilities. Guided cross-functional teams in successfully launching new products, ensuring seamless.

Hartsville, SC, US

Managed productivity enhancements and new product launch initiatives for a 60-person packaging plant, driving operational excellence and innovation. Successfully led a significant new product launch, coordinating capital equipment investments and supplier onboarding to ensure a smooth rollout. Delivered substantial raw material cost savings by completing a.

Hartsville, SC, US

Managed quality control, customer and supplier audits, and regulatory compliance in a flexible packaging plant, ensuring high standards across operations. Implemented a structured problem-solving program that significantly reduced customer complaints and improved satisfaction. Led a successful SMED event to streamline changeovers, achieving substantial.

Austin, TX, US

Atlanta, Georgia, US

Hartsville, SC, US

Hartsville, SC, US

Hartsville, SC, US

Hartsville, SC, US

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration, Management And Operations

College Prepratory Boarding School (Chattanooga, Tn)