Omaha, Nebraska, United States
Supply Chain and Operations executive with a global record of transforming end-to-end supply networks and multi-site operations into measurable financial and operational results. As Vice President, Global Operational Excellence, leads Global Supply Chain with functional leadership over Global Quality and Lean driving Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory performance across manufacturing and distribution sites worldwide. Skilled in SIOP, inventory optimization, logistics strategy, lean and quality systems, and large-scale transformation including acquisition integration, site launches/consolidations, and strengthening cost, service, and working capital outcomes. Known for building strong teams, aligning cross-functionally, and applying data-driven leadership to drive throughput, margin, and operational reliability while developing leaders and scaling digital tools for high-performance global operations.
Lead Global Operations strategy and execution, with direct oversight of Global Supply Chain and functional leadership responsibility for Global Quality and Lean, driving a unified Operational Excellence agenda across global manufacturing sites and distribution centers. Focus on continuous improvement across Safety, Quality, Delivery, Cost, and Inventory (SQDCI) to deliver world-class performance and an enhanced customer experience. Direct global SIOP, inventory optimization, and logistics strategy across multi-site manufacturing and distribution networks, driving working capital, cost, and service-level performance enterprise-wide. Lead enterprise-wide Lean transformation and own the Global Quality function, embedding consistent standards and continuous improvement practices into the SQDCI framework across all sites. Apply data-driven leadership to improve throughput, margin, and operational reliability, while leading site launches, consolidations, and acquisition integration as part of large-scale transformation initiatives. Build aligned, high-performing teams and champion digital tools that enable scalable, high-performance global operations.
Executive leader of the Lindsay Global Supply Chain, responsible for Strategic and Tactical Supply, Inventory Control, Enterprise Planning (SIOP), Transportation Management, and Trade Compliance. Developed and implemented an organizational structure focused on key supply chain functions, and led the selection, implementation, and ongoing management of a Transportation Management partnership with a global third-party logistics (3PL) leader. Installed a Global Supply Chain Cost Management & Improvement process delivering 3% net operational cost savings with a favorable impact on company gross margin, and implemented and led a global inventory management team that drove significant working capital improvements. Partnered with IT to develop and implement AI-integrated key performance metrics (KPIs) for the Lindsay Supply Chain — work recognized with the Lindsay Way CEO Award in FY2023.
Officer and Executive Leader of Supply Chain for Timpte. Manage the Strategic Supply, Tactical Supply, Supplier Quality, Parts Distribution, and In-Bound and Intercompany Transportation teams.
Executive Leader of Global Supply Chain, Lean Enterprise/Continuous Improvement Business System Development & Implementation Global Quality & Process Control Global Operations New Product Development Launch & Enterprise Cost Improvement. Drive operational improvement and build new operations excellence capabilities across end-to-end business processes Define the case for change (e.g., business case and impact objectives) across the enterprise value streams Drive Profitability Improvements throughout the Global Enterprise (gross margin & EBITDA)
Leader of Global Supply Chain Team for the Corporation including Direct and Indirect Materials, Supply Chain Design & Analytics, New Product Integration, Transportation, Import/Export Compliance and Supplier Performance Development. Supply Chain Lead for World–Wide Manufacturing Locations (NA, SA, EMEA, APAC, SEA and LATAM) Primary Leader of Lean Deployment within Tennant Company’s Global Supply Base, Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Creating Continuous Flow and Making Materials Flow Global Inventory Optimization Leader utilizing Lean Inventory Methodology - Appointed by Senior Management Team Total Cost of Ownership (COGS) focus Annual Spend Over $550M Corporate Merger and Acquisition Integration Leader including Due Diligence - Supply Chain & Operations
Lead Global Lean Manufacturing, Materials and Distribution/ Logistics initiatives for Asia Pacific Region Drive Material, Operational and Non-Operational Cost Improvement Facilitate Pentair Integrated Management System (Lean) Training Events and Collateral Oversee Value Stream Mapping, Transformation Planning, Material Planning and Root Cause Counter Measure Execution Direct Focus Site Funnel Development and Implementation
Direct Manufacturing Operations of Multiple Sites for Key Growth Market with P & L responsibility Launch New Fast Growth Region Global Manufacturing and Distribution Sites to Capture Market Opportunities Drive Lean Manufacturing Initiatives to Improve Operating Income & ROS Leverage Key Market Relationships and Utilize Market Intelligence to Enhance the Customer Experience. Develop and Coach Site Teams to Best In Class Performance Grew Revenue Organically by 17% in 2014 with 3 Year CAGR of +35%. Launched Two New Service Center Sites and Relocated Another Large Site in 2014. Recognized by Chairman for Growth in 2014 and Customer First Focus.
Responsible for all distribution, logistics and build center activities for Pentar - Flow Technologies in North America which includes seventeen operations. Direct all lean distribution activities across North America and have documented improvements in space utilization, productivity and distribution cost control. Lead integration team for consolidating two legacy distribution centers including site determination, lease negotiation, site layout and build out and physical move. Directed team that launched new service center manufacturing site to support agricultural market including site selection, lease negotiation and talent acquisition.
Led Purchasing team that was responsible for acquiring raw material for secondary aluminum smelter. Developed internal control and logistic syestem. Established remote purchasing offices.