Experience

HS Inc.

• United States
• Automation Machinery Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Operations Officer

  • Feb 2023 - Present

  Initially contracted to HS, Inc., as COO providing recovery and restructuring support to drive a profitable return, a stronger balance sheet, and greater net value. After a successful 6 month engagement, I have joined the team to continue facilitating the development of HS' Automation Strategy & Long-term Growth, Mentoring & Developing the Team, Driving Continual Improvement across the organization. Initially contracted to HS, Inc., as COO providing recovery and restructuring support to drive a profitable return, a stronger balance sheet, and greater net value. After a successful 6 month engagement, I have joined the team to continue facilitating the development of HS' Automation Strategy & Long-term Growth, Mentoring & Developing the Team, Driving Continual Improvement across the organization.



Driving Business Excellence, LLC

• Grand Rapids metropolitan area, Michigan, United States

• Owner | Consultant

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Provide contract and fractional transitional executive leadership, business turnaround restructuring, and support within the manufacturing industry. Provide contract and fractional transitional executive leadership, business turnaround restructuring, and support within the manufacturing industry.



Spectrum Industries, Inc.

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• President

  • May 2021 - Sep 2022

  Provided transitional executive leadership from the second family generation to the third generation. Designed and implemented strategic and tactical direction. Oversaw three divisions: RAYN, Spectrum South, and Spectrum E-Coat. Also served as the general manager of the E-Coat division. Oversaw ten direct and 290 indirect reports. * Executed a career laddering program for 21 selected plant employees. * Improved throughput by 20%+ by enhancing automation in a work center. * Kicked off the Lean journey by performing Lean training and assessments and developing Lean roadmaps. * Strengthened leadership bench by implementing a mentoring/development program for 17 select employees. Show less



ProAir LLC

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

  Reported directly to the chief revenue officer (CRO), providing executive leadership and turnaround direction to US manufacturing and installation facilities. Oversaw six direct and 240 indirect reports. * Developed 2021 action-oriented programming (AOP) with efficiency improvements and cost savings improving EBITDA by over $7M, from a $1.2M loss in 2020 to $6.1M; introduced a strategic plan to grow sales $65M in 2020 to $120M by 2025. * Reduced back order log from 45+ days to less than 15 in the first 60 days, with a path to zero in2021Q1. * Consolidated multisite operations and closed a nonprofitable York, PA, location. * Assembled and trained a top-graded new leadership team. Show less



Techniplas

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Sr. Vice President | President - North America Operations

  • Jan 2017 - Oct 2020

  Key player on team filing for Chapter 11. Provided executive leadership and direction for three subsidiary companies: Nyloncraft, Dickten Masch Plastics, and Weidplas USA. Full P&L responsibility for $240M+ annual revenue across six manufacturing facilities in North America, representing half of the company business. Managed nine direct and 1100 indirect reports.* Restructured operations under bankruptcy; exited under new ownership with a healthy balance sheet within 50 days. * Led the team that closed two non-productive US manufacturing locations and transferred operations to four other sites in the US, Mexico, and Germany.* Empowered manufacturing employees to take ownership of finished products, significantly improving the quality of goods.* Reduced materials and conversion costs by 12% by cutting client response time and resolving quality issues. Show less

• Chief Operating Officer - Nyloncraft/Weidplas USA

  • Jan 2015 - Jan 2017

  Promoted to direct operations of both Nyloncraft and Weidplas USA, holding full P&L responsibility for both companies with total annual revenue of $170M. Took on expanded leadership responsibilities after the retirement of the Nyloncraft president, overseeing operations of multiple departments. Managed five direct and 550 indirect reports.* Executed complete turnaround of the $45M Weidplas facility in 14 months, including rebuilding the team, temporarily outsourcing 27 critical tools and installing four injection mold presses.* Restored strained supplier relationship with a primary account (Mercedes), transforming it from one of the worst to one of their top supplier relationships, restoring the company to profitability. Show less

• Vice President, Operations – Nyloncraft, Inc

  • Sep 2011 - Jan 2015

  Responsible for operations management of Nyloncraft and one additional manufacturing site in Mishawaka, IN, representing total annual revenue of $127M. Led the Lean journey and continual improvements at both locations. Managed six direct and 270 indirect reports.

• General Manager – Nyloncraft of Michigan

  • Nov 2010 - Sep 2011

  Held full P&L responsibility at a $32M injection molding facility struggling with various operational issues and failing to meet performance goals. Oversaw seven direct and 210 indirect reports.* Led a multifaceted turnaround strategy that included the implementation of Lean initiatives and the development of a culture focused on continual improvement.* Took the facility from negative to positive EBITDA in eight months by launching new programs, installing new leadership, and restructuring work schedules. Show less



thyssenkrupp Materials NA

• United States
• Mining
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Vice President, Quality & Engineering – Thyssenkrupp Industrial Services

  • May 2009 - Oct 2010

  Selected to lead the effort to ensure that all 20 company sites met ISO certification requirements. Held full accountability for multiple service areas.* Successfully drove IASO14001 and ISO9001 certifications.

• Director, Continual Improvement – Thyssenkrupp Materials NA

  • Nov 2007 - May 2009

  Held full accountability for driving continual improvements across all seven North American business units. Led extensive implementation of lean improvement techniques, conducted organizational education programs, and provided management with updated progress reports. Managed a team of three Lean specialist direct reports.* Introduced improvements that resulted in $2.2M annualized savings and a 23% improvement in efficiency at all locations.



Cyltec LLC

• Tecumseh, MI

• Product Line Manager

  • Oct 2004 - Oct 2007

  Brought on board to introduce Lean principles to the leadership team and incorporate manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and development of new and existing technologies. Managed seven direct reports. * Coordinated and launched a new 3.7 cylinder head for DaimlerChrysler. * Drove a 23% improvement in efficiencies, in addition to reducing inventory levels by one-third. Brought on board to introduce Lean principles to the leadership team and incorporate manufacturing, supply chain, engineering, and development of new and existing technologies. Managed seven direct reports. * Coordinated and launched a new 3.7 cylinder head for DaimlerChrysler. * Drove a 23% improvement in efficiencies, in addition to reducing inventory levels by one-third.



ADCO Products

• United States
• Chemical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Operations

  • 2001 - 2004

  Production Enhancement │ Sales Revenue Growth │ Team Management │ Product Development Held full accountability for total operations, including customer service, quality assurance, supply chain, manufacturing and product development (new and existing). Led the development of continuous improvement to increase customer satisfaction and drive sales. Directed 180+ union (Boilermakers) and nonunion employees. Customer Service Generated major improvements in customer satisfaction, such as reducing product delivery time from 12 to seven days, which increased sales revenue throughout North America. Show less



JANCOR COMPANIES, INC.

• United States

• Vice President, Operations/Product Development and Engineering

  • 1998 - 2001

  Union and Nonunion Team Leadership │ Scheduling │ Operational Efficiency │ Consolidations Led Corporate Engineering, plant operations, and development of new and existing products and processes, during a period of facilities consolidation. Developed and managed work and production schedules, ensuring that operations ran smoothly and at optimal capacity. Directed 212 union (Teamsters) and nonunion employees. Union and Nonunion Team Leadership │ Scheduling │ Operational Efficiency │ Consolidations Led Corporate Engineering, plant operations, and development of new and existing products and processes, during a period of facilities consolidation. Developed and managed work and production schedules, ensuring that operations ran smoothly and at optimal capacity. Directed 212 union (Teamsters) and nonunion employees.



Variform

• Martinsburg, WV

• Plant Manager

  • 1994 - 1998

  Productivity Enhancement │ Performance Improvement │ Optimization Strategies Managed satellite production facility, with 250+ employees, with direct oversight of all safety, quality, service and cost control functions. Maintained high standards for worker safety, productivity and production equipment performance, ensuring that it remained in optimal working order. Implemented effective new safety strategies that changed outlook of both management and employees, resulting in a 90% reduction of OSHA recordable incidents and significant reduction in WC costs. Technology Implementation Pioneered implementation of new optical technology that ensured defect-free product delivery, resulting in a 30% reduction in scrap costs. Award Winning Career Received President’s Award for Operational Excellence. Show less



CertainTeed

• United States
• Wholesale Building Materials
• 700 & Above Employee

• Plant Superintendent

  • 1986 - 1994

  Progressive tenure with CertainTeed Corporation, the second largest manufacturer of vinyl building products in the US, culminating with position of Plant Superintendent, overseeing operations of multiple departments, including R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, Tool and Die, Quality, and Manufacturing. Progressive tenure with CertainTeed Corporation, the second largest manufacturer of vinyl building products in the US, culminating with position of Plant Superintendent, overseeing operations of multiple departments, including R&D, Engineering, Maintenance, Tool and Die, Quality, and Manufacturing.