Bob Beltrame

Operations Executive | Plant Manager | Continuous Improvement Leader

Greater Milwaukee

About

Seasoned Operations Leader with extensive experience in operations management, leadership, and LEAN continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to deliver on key financial business goals, operational excellence KPI’s, company transformational strategies, and employee engagement. Skilled in analyzing business needs and leveraging strategic thinking, technical knowledge, and analytical abilities to implement process improvements. These enhancements promote efficiency, drive profitability, and align with organizational goals. Thrives independently as well as leading teams in fast-paced environments. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Leadership & Influence: Influence Leader, Organization Development, Project Management Innovation, Business Strategy & Change Management: Change Agent, Process Improvement Catalyst, Agile LEAN Continuous Improvement: KPI’s, PDCA, Analysis of Data, Process Optimization, Flow Safety & Compliance: Safety Leadership, Training, Audits, Control Plans, OSHA, NEC, UL, CSA Quality Management Systems & Compliance: Quality Management Systems, Problem Solving, 8D, A3 Sustainment, Audits Facilities Management: Facilities and Campus Design, Infrastructure, Preventive Maintenance, Security Financial Oversight: Operating Plans, Budget Management, Capital Investments

Experience

  • Director of Plant Operations at Server Products
    Apr 2024 - Present · 2 yrs 3 mos

  • Plant Manager at Columbus McKinnon
    Mar 2010 - Jan 2024 · 13 yrs 11 mos

    Operations Leader with P&L responsibility for the Menomonee Falls Plant which generates $156M in annual 3rd party revenue and an operating budget of $28M, along with $2M in CapX. Directed an organization of 215 with 7 direct reports operating in a 150k square foot multi facility campus. Producer of complex electrical controls products with low volume and high mix, ranging from custom engineered to standard products, serving OEM and end user customers.

  • Magnetek, Inc. (14 yrs 4 mos)
    • Process Improvement Manager
      May 2006 - Jan 2011 · 4 yrs 9 mos

      Led Production, Facilities, Process Improvement and Quality Departments with $100M in revenue, skilled and flexible workforce to meet customer demand and on-time delivery. Complex electrical controls production, low volume, high mix, engineered to order, configured to order, and standard products.

    • Distribution Center Supervisor
      Aug 2003 - May 2006 · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Process Engineer
      Oct 1996 - Aug 2003 · 6 yrs 11 mos

  • Seasonal Worker at Waupaca Foundry
    May 1992 - Sep 1996 · 4 yrs 5 mos

    1996; Intern, Industrial Engineering Department 1992-1995; Seasonal Worker, MIll Room Department