Vice President of Manufacturing and Operations

• Jun 2021 - Present

Columbia Body Manufacturing is the leader in building the highest quality mobile equipment products for the Construction, Snow / Ice control and Transportation industries. From our standard dump bodies, Pup trailers and Transfer system products that are manufactured in house, to custom fabricated bodies built in conjunction with our manufacturing partners, Columbia Body provides “turnkey” solutions to maximize the efficiency of your equipment needs. Columbia Body Manufacturing is the leader in building the highest quality mobile equipment products for the Construction, Snow / Ice control and Transportation industries. From our standard dump bodies, Pup trailers and Transfer system products that are manufactured in house, to custom fabricated bodies built in conjunction with our manufacturing partners, Columbia Body provides “turnkey” solutions to maximize the efficiency of your equipment needs.

Plant Manager

• Mar 2020 - Mar 2021

Hawthorne Gardening Co., is North America’s largest distributor of hydroponic products. Built to serve growers of all sizes, from commercial needs to home hobbyists, Hawthorne houses best-in-class brands – including Gavita, General Hydroponics and Sun System – across lighting, nutrients, growing environment, growing media, hardware, and many more. Hawthorne Gardening Co., is North America’s largest distributor of hydroponic products. Built to serve growers of all sizes, from commercial needs to home hobbyists, Hawthorne houses best-in-class brands – including Gavita, General Hydroponics and Sun System – across lighting, nutrients, growing environment, growing media, hardware, and many more.

Director, Product Manufacturing and Maintenance

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2019

• Operations leader for a leading US manufacturer in multitools serving the military, law enforcement, outdoor sports, and custom markets.• Led rapid increase in manufacturing capacity to support increased sales, included relaying out factory to be more efficient in equipment utilization. Added automation to high volume and repetitive process. Expanded factory to seven-day work week hiring/training new employees.• Expanded plant footprint with new construction to make room for new automated equipment.• Teamed with advanced development, marketing, engineering to support new product implementation into the factory.• Built a culture of high performance and continuous improvements, using lean standard work at a fundamental level to create a culture that ensures all personnel are using standard work in the execution of duties.• Plan, direct, organize and coordinate all of the operations and activities related to product manufacturing and production control, and streamline the systems to improve material flow• Promoted and maintained a safe work environment for all employees.• Implemented plans and programs to enable best practice operating procedures and drive continuous improvement in productivity, capacity utilization, reduce cost (labor, materials, waste/rework, and inventory), quality and safety.• - Developed annual business plans for department expenses as well as managed inventory and production plans. Minimized excess and obsolete inventory.• Foster positive employee relations and high employee engagement. Show less

Manufacturing Manager

• Dec 2011 - Apr 2015

Plant Manager

• Nov 2007 - Dec 2011

• Plant Manager for leading US manufacturer of new and relined brake shoes for all semis and buses suppling such companies as Kenworth, Peterbilt, May trucking. • Production Management o Entered production order into system o Set production goals daily o Closed out production orders o Prepared orders for shipping • Maintenance and Facility o Implemented CMMS (COGZ) at 7 Haldex manufacturing facilities throughout the nation. o Set up PM’s for all facilities o Performed maintenance on equipment and facility as needed. o Scheduled contractors electrical and mechanical as needed o Involved in decision making of capital purchases and execution of plan • Environmental, Health, and Safety o Lead safety team o Handle all OSHA audits, and fire safety audit o Maintain a safe work environment and follow all safety regulations • Continuous improvement o Set up factory KPI’s (SQDC) for all 7 Haldex manufacturing facilities throughout the nation • Prepare operating reports and budgets o P&L responsibility o Supplied Oregon, Washington, Montana o Visited costumers with regional sales manager to build relationships o Communicated daily with customers for special orders and warranty returns Show less

Production, Maintenance, and Supervision

• May 1985 - Jul 2007

• Blount leading US manufacturer of OEM Saw Chain, Bars, and Sprockets suppling such customers as Lowes, Home Depot, Sears. • BAR BLANKING SUPERVISOR¬– OCS, INC. 2005 – 2007 • DIE MAINTENANCE SUPERVISOR¬– OCS, INC. 2006 – 2007 • PACKAGING SUPERVISOR¬– OCS, INC. 2004 – 2005 • 3rd SHIFT SUPERVISOR ¬– OCS, INC. 2004 – 2004 • JOURNEYMAN MAINTENANCE MACHINIST – OCS, INC. 2000 – 2004 • MAINTENANCE MACHINIST APPRENTICE 8000 hr. – OCS, INC. 1996 2000 • MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST III – OCS, INC. 1989 – 1996 • MANUFACTURING SPECIALIST II – OCS, INC. 1987 - 1989 Show less