John Sorensen
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LinkedIn User
John is truly a visionary leader who possesses the ability to see outside of the box and develop both long and short term strategies for fiscal, operational and maintenance processes and programs. John’s contributions while leading Intelligrated’ s Life Cycle Services departments and group was nothing short of outstanding. He took an aged and stagnant program and developed action orientated leadership and financial plans to drive production and top line revenue to the company. He was an understanding and compassionate leader who can drive performance through positive mentorship, partnerships and relationships. It was a pleasure to work with John. His ability to mentor and teach was the best I have experienced since leaving the US. Navy.
Roy Nickerson
I didn't work directly for John, but I was lucky enough to work around him and with people within his organization. My personal belief is if we want better leaders in Corporate America, we need to take the time to praise the ones that are doing things right. It was impressive to witness John effectively lead large scale culture and operational change initiatives in our company's most challenging division. It's easy to get cynical working in Corporate America. You read articles about how to lead organizations effectively and it can take a lot to not roll your eyes, especially when looking at the daunting challenges companies face. Yet John actually DID those things and lo and behold, it worked. While some leaders paid lip service and spewed platitudes, John lived them. His employees respected him and began to embrace the changes he was making. I still marvel at it all. Any company with John Sorensen in their leadership team should count themselves very lucky. His leadership ability is of the highest caliber. I was fortunate to be a witness.
LinkedIn User
John is truly a visionary leader who possesses the ability to see outside of the box and develop both long and short term strategies for fiscal, operational and maintenance processes and programs. John’s contributions while leading Intelligrated’ s Life Cycle Services departments and group was nothing short of outstanding. He took an aged and stagnant program and developed action orientated leadership and financial plans to drive production and top line revenue to the company. He was an understanding and compassionate leader who can drive performance through positive mentorship, partnerships and relationships. It was a pleasure to work with John. His ability to mentor and teach was the best I have experienced since leaving the US. Navy.
Roy Nickerson
I didn't work directly for John, but I was lucky enough to work around him and with people within his organization. My personal belief is if we want better leaders in Corporate America, we need to take the time to praise the ones that are doing things right. It was impressive to witness John effectively lead large scale culture and operational change initiatives in our company's most challenging division. It's easy to get cynical working in Corporate America. You read articles about how to lead organizations effectively and it can take a lot to not roll your eyes, especially when looking at the daunting challenges companies face. Yet John actually DID those things and lo and behold, it worked. While some leaders paid lip service and spewed platitudes, John lived them. His employees respected him and began to embrace the changes he was making. I still marvel at it all. Any company with John Sorensen in their leadership team should count themselves very lucky. His leadership ability is of the highest caliber. I was fortunate to be a witness.
LinkedIn User
John is truly a visionary leader who possesses the ability to see outside of the box and develop both long and short term strategies for fiscal, operational and maintenance processes and programs. John’s contributions while leading Intelligrated’ s Life Cycle Services departments and group was nothing short of outstanding. He took an aged and stagnant program and developed action orientated leadership and financial plans to drive production and top line revenue to the company. He was an understanding and compassionate leader who can drive performance through positive mentorship, partnerships and relationships. It was a pleasure to work with John. His ability to mentor and teach was the best I have experienced since leaving the US. Navy.
Roy Nickerson
I didn't work directly for John, but I was lucky enough to work around him and with people within his organization. My personal belief is if we want better leaders in Corporate America, we need to take the time to praise the ones that are doing things right. It was impressive to witness John effectively lead large scale culture and operational change initiatives in our company's most challenging division. It's easy to get cynical working in Corporate America. You read articles about how to lead organizations effectively and it can take a lot to not roll your eyes, especially when looking at the daunting challenges companies face. Yet John actually DID those things and lo and behold, it worked. While some leaders paid lip service and spewed platitudes, John lived them. His employees respected him and began to embrace the changes he was making. I still marvel at it all. Any company with John Sorensen in their leadership team should count themselves very lucky. His leadership ability is of the highest caliber. I was fortunate to be a witness.
LinkedIn User
John is truly a visionary leader who possesses the ability to see outside of the box and develop both long and short term strategies for fiscal, operational and maintenance processes and programs. John’s contributions while leading Intelligrated’ s Life Cycle Services departments and group was nothing short of outstanding. He took an aged and stagnant program and developed action orientated leadership and financial plans to drive production and top line revenue to the company. He was an understanding and compassionate leader who can drive performance through positive mentorship, partnerships and relationships. It was a pleasure to work with John. His ability to mentor and teach was the best I have experienced since leaving the US. Navy.
Roy Nickerson
I didn't work directly for John, but I was lucky enough to work around him and with people within his organization. My personal belief is if we want better leaders in Corporate America, we need to take the time to praise the ones that are doing things right. It was impressive to witness John effectively lead large scale culture and operational change initiatives in our company's most challenging division. It's easy to get cynical working in Corporate America. You read articles about how to lead organizations effectively and it can take a lot to not roll your eyes, especially when looking at the daunting challenges companies face. Yet John actually DID those things and lo and behold, it worked. While some leaders paid lip service and spewed platitudes, John lived them. His employees respected him and began to embrace the changes he was making. I still marvel at it all. Any company with John Sorensen in their leadership team should count themselves very lucky. His leadership ability is of the highest caliber. I was fortunate to be a witness.
Credentials
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ITIL Version 3 Foundation
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Six Sigma - Green Belt
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Experience
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Material Handling Systems, Inc.
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United States
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Automation Machinery Manufacturing
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400 - 500 Employee
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SVP, North America Parcel
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Jun 2020 - Present
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SVP Lifecycle Performance Services
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Jul 2018 - Present
MHS inc. is known throughout the industry and recognized as the preferred integrator of intelligent material handling systems, MHS provides comprehensive turnkey design, build, and deployment services for a complete range of custom-engineered and designed handling systems for distribution, manufacturing, assembly, and courier applications.
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Vice President, Operations
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Mar 2017 - Jul 2018
Evergreen, North American, and GEM are leading providers of environmental and industrial cleaning solutions to the industrial manufacturing markets enabled by a customer-centric culture with deep rooted principles of safety, integrity, accountability, and adaptability. We are a trusted partner to many of the largest and most discerning energy, chemical, paper, mining, and power companies in North America and we have become one of the fastest growing companies in our field. To learn more go to: www.evergreenes.com www.naisinc.com gem.evergreenes.com
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Honeywell
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr. VP & GM Lifecycle Support Services
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Apr 2015 - Apr 2017
Intelligrated® is a leading North American-based, single-source provider of intelligent automated material handling solutions that drive distribution and fulfillment productivity for retailers, manufacturers and logistics providers around the world. Through a broad portfolio of automation equipment, software, service and support, Intelligrated solutions optimize processes, increase efficiency and give businesses a competitive edge. Intelligrated designs, manufactures, integrates and installs complete material handling automation solutions including conveyor systems, sortation systems, palletizers, robotics, automated storage and retrieval systems, and order picking technologies – all managed by advanced machine controls and software. Solutions include industry-leading Intelligrated-manufactured Alvey®, RTS™ and IntelliSort® brand equipment and warehouse management (WMS), warehouse control (WCS) and labor management software.
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General Manager, Lifecycle Service & Solutions
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Jul 2011 - Sep 2014
Honeywell Process Solutions - Lifecycle Service and Solutions is a global organization focused on sustaining and improving the Return on Investment for our customers. Providing day-to-day care and managing the evolution of technology, within the global industrial Markets, are critical components of the portfolio. Lifecycle Service and Solutions maintains customer relationships in over 100 countries with an organization greater than 2000 employees. Honeywell Process Solutions - Lifecycle Service and Solutions is a global organization focused on sustaining and improving the Return on Investment for our customers. Providing day-to-day care and managing the evolution of technology, within the global industrial Markets, are critical components of the portfolio. Lifecycle Service and Solutions maintains customer relationships in over 100 countries with an organization greater than 2000 employees.
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Honeywell
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Director, Service Operations
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Dec 2006 - Jul 2011
Responsible for the top and bottom line performance of the Aftermarket Support business within North and South America. Developed and implemented marketing campaigns resulting in profitable growth. Managed the organization through the economic down-turn, exceeding Operating Income Targets. Established relationships with key customers in multiple countries resulting in improved customer satisfaction and value based support programs.
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Manager, Service Operations
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Dec 2003 - Dec 2006
Responsible for leading an organization of 155 employees with a P&L greater than $60M. Restructured leadership team in order to improve customer satisfaction and historical financial performance. Developed and implemented processes to maximize operational excellence which drove double digit operating income growth and 250 basis point rate improvement.
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International Paper
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United States
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Paper and Forest Product Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Sr Engineer
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Feb 2001 - Jan 2004
Corporate technology & engineering focused on plant and process optimization. Corporate technology & engineering focused on plant and process optimization.
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Honeywell
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United States
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Field Service Manager
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Nov 1995 - Feb 2001
Responsible for leading a team of 25 technical resources with a $10M P&L. Goals and objectives included year over year growth through sells and improved operational effeciency. Developed the technical team as a key sales channel for aftermarket support for engineering services, hardware upgrades and software migrations. Recognized as the leading service department for business growth and operational improvements.
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Application/Process Control Engineer
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Feb 1994 - Nov 1995
Technical leader for Pulp & Paper customers focused on Process Control and advanced solutions. Responsible for control optimization for Lime Kilns, Recovery Boilers, Stock Prep control loops, Paper Machine Direction and Cross Direction controls, and Pulp Mill Applications.
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Utd. Trading Partners
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Pakistan
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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System Engineer
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Feb 1986 - Feb 1994
Provided technical and process control support to Pulp & Paper mills, Chemical Plants, Oil Refineries, Metals, and various other industrial manufacturers. Key focus areas included control optimization, reduced lifecycle costs, operator training, and equipment reliability. Provided technical and process control support to Pulp & Paper mills, Chemical Plants, Oil Refineries, Metals, and various other industrial manufacturers. Key focus areas included control optimization, reduced lifecycle costs, operator training, and equipment reliability.
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Education
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1996 - 1999
Webster University
MBA, Finance -
1984 - 1986
DeVry Institute of Technology
Bachelor’s Degree, Electonic Engineering Technology
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