Thomas Pletsch

Director of Operations at Baccara USA

Denver, Colorado, United States

About

Results-driven, seasoned management professional who maintains a strong focus on achieving and supporting operational efficiency within a growth-oriented business environment. Adept at identifying and eliminating non-value-added activity in the workplace while recognizing the importance and role of compliance and oversight as it relates to industry best practices. A quality-minded, change advocate who embraces the need for business models that strive for continual process improvement. Experienced at deep diving into organizational problems to identify cost savings and opportunities for improvement. A proven leader who leads by example, working effectively with personnel in all levels of an organization. Proficient at motivating cross-functional teams to work together towards a common goal.

Experience

  • Baccara USA ()
    • Director of Operations
      Oct 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    • Operations Manager
      Oct 2023 - Aug 2025 · 1 yr 11 mos

  • Director of Operations at ISM - Industrial Specialties Mfg. & IS Med Specialties
    Sep 2017 - Oct 2023 · 6 yrs 2 mos

    Industrial Specialties Mfg., Inc. and IS Med Specialties is an ISO 9001:2015 certified value-added manufacturer and worldwide distributor of commercial and industrial plastic and metal fittings, filters, valves, orifices, and tubing for pneumatic, vacuum, and fluidic control applications. Serving a wide variety of domestic and international markets including Automotive, Outdoor Power Equipment, Commercial and Industrial, Medical Devices, Food and Beverage, Laboratory, R&D, Technology and Packaging systems. As a senior management team member, I am responsible for meeting and exceeding revenue targets while maintaining profit margin goals. Responsible for all aspects of performance for the operations team consisting of manufacturing, distribution, procurement, inventory control, warehouse/shipping, IT, quality, compliance and facilities management.

  • Stratasys Direct Manufacturing ()
    • Procurement Manager
      Dec 2013 - Apr 2017 · 3 yrs 5 mos

      Stratasys Direct Manufacturing, a division of Stratasys LTD. Is a AS9100C leading manufacturer of prototype and production parts using advanced 3D Printing technologies along with subtractive manufacturing processes serving industries including Aerospace, Automotive, Dental, Medical, Consumer Products, Education, Government and Transportation. Managed direct and indirect purchasing team across seven facilities in support of manufacturing technologies that include Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM), Polyjet, Direct Metal Laser Sintering (DMLS), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), Stereolithography (SLA), Cast Urethane, CNC Machining and Injection Molding. Responsible for all aspects of procurement, planning, order fulfillment and export compliance for U.S. domestic facilities.

    • Planning & Inventory Control Supervisor
      Jan 2012 - Dec 2013 · 2 yrs

      Accountable for the oversight and effectiveness of personnel performing the roles of Order Entry, Production Scheduling, Order Fulfillment, Inventory Control and Purchasing activities to support manufacturing needs for the local facility while coordinating manufacturing across multiple facilities based on machine availability, materials, and site technology.

  • Account Manager Government Services at Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc.
    Jul 2007 - Jan 2012 · 4 yrs 7 mos

    Minnesota Diversified Industries, Inc. (MDI) is 501c3 non-profit organization that is ISO 9001:2015, ISO 13485 certified, and FDA registered. MDI provides employment opportunities and services to persons with severe disabilities. Functioned as the primary point of contact facilitating all communication and submission of proposals for long term contracts with U.S. Government entities. Worked collaboratively with the central non-profit agency Ability One to ensure transparency and compliance with all federal regulations. Conducted extensive job costing analysis through time studies and repetitive motion studies of manufacturing processes to support proposals to win contract awards.

  • Office Manager at Minnesota Hearth & Home, LLC.
    Mar 2005 - Jul 2007 · 2 yrs 5 mos

    Minnesota Hearth & Home, LLC. is a distributor and authorized seller and installer of Heat-n-Glo, Quadra-Fire, and Heatilator fireplaces, stoves, along with hearth products including, stone, marble, granite accessories for home and commercial installations. Managed the AP/AR and payroll functions along with inventory control and maintaining accuracy of business systems. Scheduled installations, preventive maintenance, emergency service with staff and contracted labor team. Conducted sales training and guidance for showroom personnel.