Plant Manager

• Nov 2022 - Present

General Manager

• Mar 2022 - Nov 2022

VP Operations/Sales

• Aug 2015 - Aug 2020

Led significant operational changes to the organizations structure in support of an aggressive growth plan. Achieved annual sales growth targets by developing new business with key targeted clients, while continuing to grow existing contracts with key clients. Led each site through a transformation of safety culture and operational excellence. Implemented a positive team member engagement and reinforcement culture by directing leadership and team members in operations, sales, business development, and EHS. Oversaw P&L responsibilities of technical cleaning and maintenance contracts.* Awarded Superior Service, Outstanding Business Partner and numerous cost awards at Toyota.* Achieved annual sales targets reaching the five-year goal of $100,000,000.00 annual sales. * Achieved annual existing business profit targets.* $2.5M in annual cost reduction secured through kaizen activity, direct operational audits, and a floor management data system.

Director of Operations

• Jun 2011 - Aug 2015

Developed internal training programs, effective auditing procedures, and follow-up processes that significantly increased safety metrics. Surpassed regional financial targets and increased annual sales growth by implementing change to improve morale and company performance. Created customer-focused teams, built relationships by developing management staff and implementing succession planning to develop key skills.* Reduced annual safety incidents by 50%, resulting in a reduction in compensation costs by $50K a year.* Developed strong customer relationships, exceeding their quality and delivery expectations, achieving an annual organic sales growth of 15% each year.* Generated $1M in annual cost reduction through kaizen activity.

Sales Program Manager

• Apr 2010 - Jun 2011

Drove organizational goals and objectives for international growth and improved ability to supply products that meet US quality and performance standards. streamlined manufacturing and quality systems by implementing standardized work, 5 "S" techniques, and proven testing and chemistry management protocols. Increased supplier list by providing exceptional customer service for companies including SRG Global, Whirlpool Corporation, ABC Group, DES, Plastec, Electrolux. Drove organizational goals and objectives for international growth and improved ability to supply products that meet US quality and performance standards. streamlined manufacturing and quality systems by implementing standardized work, 5 "S" techniques, and proven testing and chemistry management protocols. Increased supplier list by providing exceptional customer service for companies including SRG Global, Whirlpool Corporation, ABC Group, DES, Plastec, Electrolux.

General Manager

• Mar 2009 - Mar 2010

Directly supervised Finance, HR, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance in US and Chinese domestic markets. Accountable for P&L, ensured sales growth, and established stand-alone engineering department while instilling Guardian culture.* Doubled sales growth from $13M to $26M in one year through developing local Chinese customers and installing additional equipment to increase capacity.* Reduction from 6% to 2.8% in monthly scrap and surpassed forecasted gross margin by $1.1M.* Secured $67,200 in annual savings and eliminated $80K in capital liability by utilizing knowledge of chemistry and environmental wastewater compliance requirements.

Plant Manager

• Jun 2000 - Mar 2009

Directly supervised Operations, Finance, HR, Purchasing, Quality, Engineering, and Maintenance. Accountable for P&L, program launch, capital expansion and successfully guiding the plant through significant labor relations challenges in a 500+ team member facility. Improved facility material flow by implementing lean systems.* Significantly improved safety performance through increased training, auditing and team member engagement. Reduced OSHA Recordable injuries by 90%.* Successfully managed $50,000,000.00 of capital investment to include building expansion, new equipment installation and modification.* First Guardian plant to launch Toyota and Honda business. * Created a robust launch process growing annual sales from $37,000,000.00 to $100,000,000.00+ over a nine-year period.

Plant Coordinator/Senior Tooling Engineer

• Jun 1999 - Jun 2000