GM – Plant Manager (179604) Multi-facility, Heavy Truck, Tool/Die, Automotive, Glass, Plastic / Machining, Stamping, Molding, Assembly, Extrusion, Heat Treat, Welding Operations /

How many Manufacturing Leaders do you know that have 20+ years of hitting home runs across a variety of industries? Well, here is one who has consistently delivered record growth in the areas of productivity, manufacturing flexibility, and profits. He knows increases production capabilities while reducing labor requirements to reduce costs. His experience includes leadership roles that are responsible for multiple locations or facilities. He has managed as many as 9 facilities simultaneously and held global responsibilities for manufacturing in the Czech Republic, Japan, Mexico, and Italy. Here is a “Game Changer” with a stong talent for conceptualizing and communicating vision to corporate manufacturing leadership while empowering and focusing employees to achieve goals! And he has a track record that clearly demonstrates it!

Strategic Focus	Impact
Multi-Site Leadership	Directed 9 plants simultaneously, scaling operations across 5 states and 4 countries.
P&L Ownership	Drove EBIT, ROI, and margin improvements through strategic cost control and Lean implementation.
M&A Integration	Consolidated, relocated, and shuttered plants post-acquisition — protecting enterprise value.
Global Manufacturing	Managed international programs and plant setups in Mexico, Europe, and Asia.
Operational Excellence	25%+ profit gains, 30% inventory reduction, 20%+ productivity improvement through Lean, Kaizen, and Value Stream Mapping.

If your plants are running—but not performing, he is the leader who brings order, speed, and results. He’s managed up to 9 facilities simultaneously, across automotive, plastics, glass, metals, and heavy equipment, while driving measurable gains in profit, throughput, and efficiency.  This is a multi-industry executive with hands-on experience in Czech Republic, Japan, Mexico, and Italy; the kind of operator who thrives in complexity and delivers when the stakes are high.

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Industry Pain Point	MM’s Strength / Proven Solution
Multiple underperforming plants dragging down margins	Managed up to 9 facilities simultaneously, implementing standardized KPIs, Lean practices, and P&L accountability — improving EBIT and ROI across all sites.
Inefficient, outdated manufacturing processes	Led major Lean, Kaizen, 5S, MUDA, and TPM initiatives that boosted throughput, reduced scrap, and increased OEE. Delivered 20–30% efficiency gains across multiple operations.
High overhead and labor costs eroding profits	Rightsized organizations, implemented flexible scheduling, and streamlined labor utilization — improving profitability while maintaining output and morale.
Fragmented or redundant operations post-acquisition	Deep M&A and consolidation experience — successfully relocated, merged, and shuttered plants without customer disruption. Increased shareholder value through operational synergies.
Low yield, high scrap, and material waste	Applied Value Stream Mapping and root cause analysis to cut scrap from 900,000 lbs. to 40,000 lbs. and reclaim material value. Increased yield and reduced cost of goods sold.
Slow launches, missed customer delivery windows	Directed greenfield and brownfield plant launches (U.S. and Mexico) with flawless startup execution and top OEM supplier rankings. Delivered every Chrysler program launch on time.
Stagnant revenue and limited customer diversification	Scaled Great Lakes Trim from $8M → $25M revenue in 3 years through new customer acquisition (Lincoln, Cadillac, Freightliner) and expanded product mix.
High fixed costs and poor capital deployment	Managed strategic CapEx projects with ROI-driven outcomes (e.g., $10M bond payoff through 20% cost reduction). Cut utilities, scrap, and inventory exposure significantly.
Quality issues leading to warranty exposure	Deployed TS16949 / IATF16949, APQP, and layered process audits — achieving 25%+ quality improvement and zero major findings in OEM audits.
Poor alignment between plant floors and executive vision	Known for bridging corporate strategy and shop-floor execution — communicates clear vision, empowers teams, and builds leadership pipelines that deliver consistent results.
Safety incidents and compliance risks	Reduced lost-time incidents by 45% via aggressive safety awareness and training programs. Drives a “Safety = Productivity” culture across all facilities.
Lack of scalability for new programs or products	Designed and implemented scalable multi-plant production networks capable of absorbing new volume and product complexity without increasing footprint or headcount.
Difficulty retaining skilled talent in multiple sites	Builds accountable, high-trust teams that thrive under clear direction. Promotes internal advancement, skills training, and leadership succession planning.

• Automotive Manufacturing
• Automotive Interior Trim Manufacturing
• Automotive Glass Manufacturing
• Tire / Wheel and Suspension Parts
• PVC / HDPE Manufacturing
• Specialty Manufacturing
• Tool & Die
• Metal Fabrication
• Metal Stamping Operations
• Welding Operations
• Injection Molding Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Multiple-facility management experience
• Clients Supported Include: Chrysler, Ford, Tesla, Lincoln, Subaru, Toyota, Cadillac, Navistar, Bergstrom, Taylor, Caterpillar, Kysor Westran, John Deere, and Freightliner
• Full P&L responsibilities
• Materials and Supplies Sourcing Experience
• International leadership for locations in Mexico, Cheq Republic, Germany, Japan
• Merger and Acquisition Experience
• Production and Leadership Restructuring
• Lean expertise
• Supply Chain / Logistics Management
• Community and Public Relations
• Six Sigma Champion
• 5-S
• TPS
• TPM
• Kaizen
• Value Stream Mapping
• Kanban
• Successful Contract Negotiator
• Union Experience
• Bargaining Agreement Negotiations
• Strategic Capital Project Management
• International Business Experience.
• ERP Program
• CAPEX Projects
• Reducing Scrap

Education
Rockhurst University, Kansas City, MO / Bachelors of Business Administration