We are excited to present a battle-tested plant leader who thrives in turnarounds, startups, and complex multi-site operations. He has a Master’s and Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and is a Certified Black Belt, PMP, and FE. He blends technical depth (Mechanical Engineering, Navy background) with executive-level operations leadership. His track record shows he can fix broken plants, launch new ones, and drive sustainable cultural change while delivering OEE, cost, safety, and customer wins.  Rondell solves the toughest plant leadership challenges: greenfield launches, turnarounds, union sensitivity, supply chain stability, and customer trust. He delivers measurable results in efficiency, scrap reduction, and profitability at scale.

He is actively looking for new leadership opportunities and is willing to relocate.  This “Game Changer” has an impressive track record of success across multiple industries!  Move quickly as he won’t be available for long!  His notable experience includes: 

Industry Pain Point	Rondell’s Proven Solutions & Results
Struggling plant startups / greenfield operations	At Aludyne (Stevensville, MI) led a greenfield expansion from 0 → 250 employees, bringing it to full profitability. At Nth Cycle, managed startup/commissioning of lithium battery recycling plant, building supply chain and operations from scratch.
Low OEE and high scrap rates	At Aludyne, boosted OEE +20% and cut outbound scrap –15% by implementing metrics and process discipline. At Basco, reduced scrap and waste to drive OTD from 90% → 100% in <5 months.
Turnaround of underperforming plants	Known as a Culture Change & Turnaround Agent. At Diamond Shine, improved production performance +20%, implemented Lean, and captured $200K lost inventory via ERP/barcoding.
Union vs. non-union workforce challenges	Successfully led in unionized and non-union environments, sensitive to employee issues, while driving culture change and accountability.
Poor customer relationships / lost revenue	Rebuilt OEM trust: improved relations with Nissan North America at Aludyne; maintained customer satisfaction with on-site visits/tours at Cheer Pack. Directly interfaced with customers to secure revenue growth.
Inefficient multi-site operations	Directed operations across 3 plants / 1,700+ employees; consistently improved efficiency, safety, and financial outcomes. At Basco, managed 2 sites, $6M budget, and full P&L accountability.
Lack of Lean / CI discipline	Certified Six Sigma Black Belt, Lean, TPS – implemented Kaizen, TPM, and Gemba walks across multiple employers. Results: 40% waste reduction at Cresco Labs, 20% production increase at Diamond Shine.
Safety incidents & compliance gaps	Implemented Safety Committees (Cheer Pack) and 5S/Gemba walks (Basco). Established lab/production compliance at Cresco Labs under federal regulations, reducing risk and ensuring audit readiness.
Weak supply chain performance	At Nth Cycle, owned global supply chain including purchasing, production, and distribution. Strengthened supply chain resilience at multiple employers to ensure on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.

SNAPSHOT OF IMPACT

• OEE: +20% (Aludyne)
• Scrap Reduction: –15% (Aludyne) | OTD 90% → 100% (Basco)
• Production Efficiency: +20% (Diamond Shine) | +40% waste recovery (Cresco)
• Scale: Led 1,700+ employees across 3 plants
• Financials: Full P&L responsibility at multiple employers | $6M+ budgets managed
• Greenfield / Startup Leadership: Aludyne, Nth Cycle, Cresco Labs

OPERATIONS COMPETENCIES

• 20+ years of Technical and Operations experience in the Manufacturing industry
• 10+ years of Plant Management experience with over 1,700 employees at 3 plants
• 20+ years of Supply Chain Management.
• 10+years of Plastic Injection Molding, Blow Molding management experience.
• cGMP certified expert
• Managed Quality, Engineering, programmers, Operators, Technicians, Quality inspectors, working 3 shifts with 30+ CNC machines – Mills, Lathes, EDMs at 3 employers – Aludyne, Basco, Composite. High precision to 0.0003 of an inch
• Leading Multiple Site Manufacturing Operations
• Greenfield Plants
• Chemical Mfg.
• Glass Mfg. Basco
• Plastic Mfg.
• Automotive Mfg.
• Electronics Mfg.
• Tier 1 Mfg./ Tier 2 Mfg./
• OEM Mfg.
• Materials Mfg.
• Packaging Mfg.
• Coatings/Paint Mfg.
• Parts Mfg.
• Metal Casting Operations
• CNC Machining Operations
• Stamping Operations
• Blending / Mixing Operations
• Forging Operations
• Fabrication Operations
• Plating Operations
• Foundry Operations
• Melting Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Packaging Operations
• Warehousing Operations

EDUCATION

• Masters Mechanical Engineering – University of Michigan
• Bachelors Mechanical Engineering – University of Michigan
• Engineering A-Division – United States Navy

 CERTIFICATIONS 

• ·         Six Sigma Black Belt
• ·         Lean Certified
• ·         Certified PMP Program Mgmt. Professional
• ·         Certified Toyota Production Systems TPS
• ·         Fundamentals of Engineering FE