Transformational operations executive who scaled a $750M manufacturing division to $1.8B in 5 years while improving EBITDA margins from 14% to 28%
Led post-merger integration of 4 acquisitions totaling $1.2B in value, achieving 95% retention of key talent and delivering $180M in synergies
Pioneered digital transformation across 8 global facilities, implementing predictive analytics that reduced unplanned downtime by 65% and generated $45M in annual savings
Built high-performance operations teams across 12 countries, promoting 18 internal candidates to director roles while maintaining 97% retention of top performers
Core Competencies
Operational Excellence
Lean Six Sigma Master Black Belt | Toyota Production System | OEE Optimization | Continuous Improvement Culture Design
Digital Transformation
SAP S/4HANA Implementation | Predictive Maintenance Systems | RPA Deployment | IoT Integration
• Transformed underperforming global operations network from 71% OEE to 94% OEE across 8 facilities in North America and Europe, generating $125M in additional capacity without capital investment
• Led enterprise-wide digital transformation initiative, implementing AI-driven predictive maintenance and real-time analytics dashboard that reduced operational costs by 34% and improved customer fill rates from 92% to 99.6%
• Orchestrated seamless integration of two strategic acquisitions ($800M combined value), consolidating operations within 18 months while maintaining 99.2% customer satisfaction and achieving $95M in annual synergies
• Presented quarterly operations reviews to Board of Directors, securing approval for $350M capital investment program that delivered 4.1x ROI and positioned company for international expansion
• Navigated COVID-19 operational disruptions by implementing agile manufacturing protocols, maintaining 98% production capacity while ensuring zero workplace transmission incidents across all facilities
American Industrial Solutions
Senior Vice President of Operations
2016-2020
• Redesigned end-to-end supply chain operations across North American facilities, reducing lead times by 45% and inventory carrying costs by $67M annually while improving on-time delivery from 89% to 99.4%
• Spearheaded operational turnaround of struggling $400M division, implementing lean manufacturing principles that improved productivity by 52% and returned division to profitability within 14 months
• Built and mentored cross-functional operations leadership team, establishing succession planning program that promoted 12 high-potential managers to senior roles and reduced external hiring by 60%
• Led operational due diligence for 3 strategic acquisitions, presenting findings directly to Board Investment Committee and supporting $600M in successful transactions
Precision Components Inc
Vice President of Manufacturing Operations
2012-2016
• Transformed manufacturing operations across 5 facilities, implementing Six Sigma methodologies that reduced defect rates by 78% and improved customer quality ratings from 3.2 to 4.8 out of 5.0
• Pioneered implementation of Industry 4.0 technologies, deploying IoT sensors and machine learning algorithms that increased equipment effectiveness by 41% and reduced maintenance costs by $23M annually
• Managed $180M annual operations budget while leading team of 650+ employees across multiple shifts, achieving 96% employee satisfaction scores and industry-leading safety performance
• Established strategic partnership with key suppliers, negotiating long-term contracts that reduced material costs by 18% while improving supply chain resilience and reducing stockout incidents by 89%
Advanced Manufacturing Group
Director of Operations
2008-2012
• Launched greenfield manufacturing facility in Mexico, managing $85M startup budget and achieving full production capacity 3 months ahead of schedule while maintaining zero safety incidents
• Implemented comprehensive quality management system achieving ISO 9001:2015 certification and reducing customer complaints by 67% within first year of operation
• Developed and executed operational excellence program that improved overall equipment effectiveness from 68% to 87% while reducing operational expenses by $12M annually