Lead production and converting operations. Plan and prioritize workflow to meet customer needs. Lead initiatives to cross train and develop workforce to avoid output disruptions. Continually improve best practices to effectively meet quality and safety standards. • Monitor performance, productivity and cost to maximize profitability. • Lead innovative projects to increase productivity and reduce waste and inefficiencies.• Develop talent to create scheduling flexibility. • Coach… Show more Lead production and converting operations. Plan and prioritize workflow to meet customer needs. Lead initiatives to cross train and develop workforce to avoid output disruptions. Continually improve best practices to effectively meet quality and safety standards. • Monitor performance, productivity and cost to maximize profitability. • Lead innovative projects to increase productivity and reduce waste and inefficiencies.• Develop talent to create scheduling flexibility. • Coach personnel and develop progression plans to retain and promote talent. Show less

Led company efforts for bringing new products to market both B2B and B2C customer bases. This included working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, R&D, and production ensure products were developed and distributed according to market needs for a $56M LOB.• Provided sales forecasts as well as cost models for new products to inform company budgeting processes.• Developed sales and marketing collateral that included product specifications, regulatory information, and sampling… Show more Led company efforts for bringing new products to market both B2B and B2C customer bases. This included working cross-functionally with sales, marketing, R&D, and production ensure products were developed and distributed according to market needs for a $56M LOB.• Provided sales forecasts as well as cost models for new products to inform company budgeting processes.• Developed sales and marketing collateral that included product specifications, regulatory information, and sampling information.• Served as the liaison for maintaining OEM relationships, including negotiations of contracts and distribution channels.• Regularly participated in industry trade show events to build and develop relationships in order to drive business and grow revenue.• Conducted product and process training for both internal and external customers and end users. Show less

Analyzed and led an international product launch that beat 5-year sales plan. Developed sales tools to create buy-in from distribution channels increasing distribution sales YoY. • Analyzed market to determine scope, timeframe demand, and ROI on products resulting in better project communication and reporting, reducing project completion by 10%.• Analyzed market publications for reportable data outside of common resources and provided monthly sales and marketing reports for executives… Show more Analyzed and led an international product launch that beat 5-year sales plan. Developed sales tools to create buy-in from distribution channels increasing distribution sales YoY. • Analyzed market to determine scope, timeframe demand, and ROI on products resulting in better project communication and reporting, reducing project completion by 10%.• Analyzed market publications for reportable data outside of common resources and provided monthly sales and marketing reports for executives and shareholders.• Provided direction on new products and go to market strategies, while reporting on slow moving products and strategies to phase them out. • Analyzed inventory and set reorder points for better turnaround times on raw materials reducing idle inventory. Show less

Led a team of up to 12 direct reports that were responsible for packaging products for distribution. This included hiring, training, and developing team members, as well as completing annual performance evaluations and communicating merit increases.• Managed and documented employee warnings, absences, tardiness, and vacation, while proactively identifying and resolving departmental conflicts.• Monitored the ISO Quality Management System to ensure objectives were met. • Managed… Show more Led a team of up to 12 direct reports that were responsible for packaging products for distribution. This included hiring, training, and developing team members, as well as completing annual performance evaluations and communicating merit increases.• Managed and documented employee warnings, absences, tardiness, and vacation, while proactively identifying and resolving departmental conflicts.• Monitored the ISO Quality Management System to ensure objectives were met. • Managed changes within the department to increase productivity by implementing sustainable process improvements that increased output by 20%. Show less