Greater Chicago Area
Focused on continual improvement of operational efficiencies and the refinement of customer-facing business processes. Dedicated to leading and developing teams through personal relationships and accountability. Reputation as compassionate, dedicated, and trusted leader. 773-456-7602 [email protected]
Led all global groups in employee engagement metrics: employee engagement improved from 43% to 84% (top industry quartile) and managerial effectiveness from 63% to 90% (top industry quartile). Increased market share 44%, while reducing operational costs 30%, by implementing collaborative, cross-functional planning processes and KPIs. Increased Fine Paper sales 96% by expanding geographic footprint, while reducing transportation costs, by strengthening strategic partnership with nation's largest B2B paper distributors. Reduced finished goods inventory levels by 33%, reducing customer lead times, and increasing customer inventory turns.
Reduced operating costs 30% while improving customer satisfaction from 82% to 97%, by consolidating siloed supply chain functions (production planning, logistics, inventory, customer service, order fulfillment and business analytics). Achieved $6.5 million synergies from negotiation and seamless integration of acquisition of Myllykoski, by implementing well-established, scalable UPM processes. Consistently negotiated win/win supplier contracts, focusing on long-term business partner outcomes, allowing costs control and efficient production planning.