General Manager

• Sep 2017 - Present

Lead all manufacturing and warehouse operations. Directly support the company president in strategy deployment and execution. Responsible for championing efforts in lean transformation, operational excellence, logistics, and safety. Manage and execute inside sales. Support all outside sales efforts. Create and lead company employee training and development program.

Plant Manager

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2017

Site leader in charge of the Hammond Packaged Gas Facility. Responsible for all aspects of operations, maintenance, inventory management, and distribution. Responsible for overall plant P&L. Coordinates with sales on a regular basis for existing and new business to effectively support the growth strategy of the company. Ensure compliance with all OSHA regulations, EPA Permitting, DOT regulations, and FDA regulations.

Plant Manager

• Jan 2012 - Mar 2016

Site leader in charge of the Winamac Manufacturing Facility. Responsible for all aspects of operations and performance as measured in the areas of safety, quality, delivery, cost, and cash. Accountable for plant level P&L plus forecasting annual operating budget. Execute the site strategic transformation plan, daily operations, site safety program, quality programs, engineering support, and maintenance. Coordinate with sales and marketing on strategic initiatives and significant customer projects. Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and EPA Permitting.

Lean Engineer

• Apr 2011 - Dec 2011

Department Manager

• Aug 2009 - Apr 2011

Production Supervisor

• Jun 2007 - Jul 2009

Second-in-charge of startup $15 million Interior Finishing Product plant. Coordinated, planned, and executed daily plant operations to meet customer orders. Ensured plant operated within the manufacturing budget. Planned and scheduled raw material orders to meet production requirements. Coordinated maintenance support for the plant. Chaired the Quality Improvement Team. Responsible for the safety, work performance, training, and discipline of 17 associates. As the plant Environmental Coordinator, ensured compliance with all environmental regulations.

Captain

• Jun 2001 - Jun 2007

Combat leader. Armor Officer. Ranger. Airborne.