Experience

Utility Sales and Service Inc.

• United States
• Utilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President Operations

  • Feb 2021 - Present



Meritor

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Director of Operations - Chicago & Oshkosh, WI

  • 2016 - Feb 2021

  Meritor acquired AxleTech International in 2019. I oversee two manufacturing facilities in Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois; ensure development of our people and our systems, and promote safe, efficient and cost-effective operations.CONTRIBUTIONS ● Led local UAW negotiations to construct a 5-year agreement that made the Oshkosh workforcemore financially competitive with other plants.● Steered the $3M global ERP upgrade across three continents and five sites that improveddecision making, processes, and information flow between Finance, Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain.● Lean projects saved $1.6M in labor and burden. (2018-2020)● Partnered with a Lean Consultant to spearhead a multi-year material flow plan for the Oshkosh plant. Decreased indirect labor costs by 60%, increased capacity by 20%, and added 15% more floor space.● Achieved 500+ days without a recordable accident at Oshkosh facility and drove Total Recordable Incident Rate down by 60%. (2020)



Generac Power Systems

• United States
• Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Materials Manager

  • 2014 - 2015

  Generac Power Systems is a Fortune 1000 manufacturer of large industrial generators for the residential, light commercial, and industrial markets. While in the role of Senior Materials Manager, I led the Supply Chain Team, including purchasing, logistics, production control, material handling, and inventory. CONTRIBUTIONS ● Grew output 500% year over year by integrating two existing product lines into newly acquired facility.● Stepped in to manage operations while new Plant Manager was brought up to speed.



AxleTech

• United States
• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Senior Product Manager - Low Speed/Commercial Products

  • Oct 2012 - 2014

  I was promoted to this role to lead Global Commercial Products with revenues of $130M, provide strategic product vision, oversee new product development, and establish the supply chain for our newly acquired military product line. I managed supplier relationships, cost negotiations, supply contracts, and profit improvement initiatives. CONTRIBUTIONS ● Boosted revenues by $10M and cut costs by 4% by identifying a product strategy that reduced complexity and quantity of models sold, leveraged volume pricing, and reduced lead times.● Improved lead times by 40% with increased product configuration.

• Senior Materials Manager

  • 2008 - Oct 2012

  I started my career at AxleTech leading our tactical supply chain and managing $230M in annual purchases and deliveries. I oversaw our global logistics group that covered six plants on four continents. This work included providing direction and leadership that aligned with our company goals. I owned plant material and production control functions and partnered with our General Manager to determine KPIs and deliverables. I gained significant experience in directing Lean process improvements.CONTRIBUTIONS ● Cut costs by 15% and increased delivery performance by 30% by negotiating and implementing new contracts with logistics providers.● Improved on-time delivery by 90%.● 30% of staff were promoted to new positions through coaching and skill development.● During challenging economic recession, obtained a military contract for suspension systems. In only six months, a supply chain was established and parts were in production – doubling sales within a year.



Pentair

• United Kingdom
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Distribution & Supply Manager

  • 2007 - 2008

  I added the Distribution and Supply Manager role responsibilities while continuing my previous Distribution Business Unit Manager duties. I oversaw annual purchasing volumes of $50M, led a sourcing team of six, and implemented Lean material flow. I also managed distribution work stream projects, purchasing, and production control for the Commercial Business Unit.CONTRIBUTIONS ● Reduced on-hand inventory by 30% and improved customer on-time delivery by 24%.● Developed a new product marketing and distribution program with Sales team that generatedproduct deliveries with the shortest lead times in the industry.● Developed a new supplier rating and approval process.

• Distribution Business Unit Manager

  • 2006 - 2007

  I started working at Pentair in the Distribution Business Unit Manager role and led tactical supply chain for the $100M operation and oversaw a team of 25. My responsibilities included directing our receiving, distribution, inventory control, warehousing, logistics, and subassembly functions. CONTRIBUTIONS ● Reduced subassembly labor content for flow valve assembly by 75% through automation.● Negotiated new logistics contracts, saving 25% annually.● Achieved 99.95% accurate shipments and a 9% productivity increase.



Husco

• United States
• Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
• 500 - 600 Employee

• Focus Factory Manager - Ag Products

  • 2001 - 2006

  I guided a team of Production Supervisors, Engineers, Schedulers, Quality Managers, and 140 Machinists who built hydraulic control systems for automotive and off-highway mobile equipment. I helped lead a $45M manufacturing operation with an IAM represented workforce; overseeing complex projects and connecting all areas of our supply chain. The most rewarding part of this job was carrying out continuous improvement initiatives.CONTRIBUTIONS ● Boosted daily throughput by 48% while business grew by 35% over an 18-month period.● Achieved a 97% on-time delivery rating and 1200-PPM quality rating in all customer locations.● Led manufacturing team to reduce lead times by 33% and doubled value-added time within the cycle.