Lexington, Kentucky, United States
Seasoned Operations Manager who excels at streamlining operations to decrease waste and promote organizational efficiency. Emphasizes innovation and creativity in solving complex problems. Energetic and results-focused with success in developing and leading diverse teams to achieve outstanding results.
Full P&L responsibility for the newly combined Aftermarket and Original Equipment Auto Glass groups of Pilkington North America with manufacturing, distribution and retail facilities across the US, Mexico and Canada serving a range of Auto Glass needs.
Responsible for all manufacturing, supply chain and continuous improvement activities for the Original Equipment Automotive Glass group of Pilkington North America.
Director of Operations over North American Fabrication plants in Indiana, Kentucky, Mexico and Canada.
Responsible for 300 non-union employees in a 24/7 manufacturing environment. Key Accomplishments include: Took business from perennial financial losses to highest profit plant in the group on comparable sales. Reduced scrap 50% with an annualized material savings of $1.5MM. Improved Labor efficiency by 20% with a savings of $1.3MM. Reduced past due shipments by 90%. Established Lean practices on shop floor. Drove organization in support of 160 New Product Launches annually. Engaged workforce earning Most-Improved HealthGuard award in 2012.
Responsible for 500 employees at the Crestline site, 120 at Mid-Ohio and 50 at Talladega, AL. Key Accomplishments include: Successful contract negotiations with UAW Local 3061, conversion of the plant to 4 shift/7 day operations, significant reduction in operating cost, 40% reduction in OSHA rate year over year, established TPM and DMAIC principles, successful product launches on Audi A6, BMW 650i, Chrysler 300, Dodge Charger, Ford Explorer & Escape, Mercedes M-Class.
Responsible for the strategic planning of all North American Capital Investments for the Insulation Group. Oversight of 5 Project Leaders and plant engineering and maintenance functions. Key accomplishments include: successful integration of Canadian operations into North American group, successful completion of increased compression packaging project ($16MM, multi-site), successful
Responsible for 250 employees in 24/7/365 glass manufacturing environment. The plant was a perennial top performer globally in the areas of safety, quality, delivery and cost. Key accomplishments include: 0 OSHA recordable incidents in last 18 months, structured cost reduction program yielded $2.0MM in annual savings, maintained non-union status, Insulation Group’s only zero-discharge facility, successful launch of Green Binder product line, successful strategy development to achieve $50MM contract with Bradford Insulation, AUS.