Plant Manager – GM (287818) BSME / Automotive, Aerospace, Electronics / Machining, Stamping, Welding, Injection Molding, Sequencing, Assembly / St. Louis Area

Highly experienced and results-driven Plant Manager/GM with a proven track record of leadership! He has a Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering. He has led teams of up to 400 across diverse manufacturing sectors including automotive, aerospace, metals, plastics, and industrial services. He has an impressive track record of success in leading plant turnarounds, consolidations, and operational transformations, He is a hands-on, metrics-driven change agent who thrives in challenging environments. This Game Changer brings strategic vision, lean manufacturing expertise, and a relentless drive for operational excellence and profitability to the table!

His most recent company was sold and he is actively seeking a new leadership opportunity in the St. Louis area. This is a chance to interview a seasoned manufacturing leader who transforms underperforming operations and drives sustainable results through lean methodologies and hands-on leadership. Whether leading plant startups, managing international operations, or executing multi-million dollar consolidations, his strategic mindset and operational discipline deliver exceptional outcomes! He is ready to bring his vast experience, energy, and leadership to your organization. Just look at his impressive background that includes:

• Full P&L Responsibility | Multi-Site & International Operations
• Plant Startups, Closures, and Consolidations
• Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, TPS, 5S/6S, Kanban, VAVE
• Cost Reduction, Margin Growth, OEE, and Inventory Optimization
• Team Building, Leadership Development, Change Management
• ERP/MRP System Implementation | ISO9000, ISO14001, IATF16949
• Strategic & Tactical Planning | CAPEX | S&OP
• Supplier Management | Client Relationship Development
• Automotive Tier 1 & Tier 2, Heavy Equipment, Aerospace, Plastics, and Metals Manufacturing
• Led M&A activities including plant closures, consolidations, and greenfield facility integration in Juarez, MX.
• Mentored 3 sites on lean and operational best practices.
• Improved facility footprints and introduced ERP systems.
• Earlier: Served as Plant Manager/Business Unit Leader delivering:
o 6% cost improvement within 3 months.
o 8% OEE improvement in year one.
o 225% output increase during customer surge.
• Delivered Lean/6S training and manufacturing consulting to drive cost savings.
• Managed $80M operation in Toluca, Mexico during transition and launch.
• Previously led $100M front-end module assembly plant:
o Achieved 100% on-time delivery.
o Delivered $80K cost reduction in year one.
o Improved margins by 6%, productivity by 8%.
• Full P&L for 500K sq. ft. facility with 300+ indirect reports.
• Achieved Ford Q1 recertification in 3 months.
• Delivered double-digit improvements in quality and productivity.
• Launched major OEM stamping program
• 12% decrease in overtime
• 11% reduction in Quality Costs.
• 217% reduction in incoming component ppm through active supplier management
• 13% increase in manufacturing floor space by improving value stream
• 8% increase in productivity while reducing labor by 11%

• Plastic Mfg.
• Automotive Mfg.
• Equipment Mfg.
• Electronics Mfg.
• Aerospace Mfg.
• Heavy Truck / Equipment Mfg.
• Tier 1, Tier 2 Mfg.
• Contract / Toll Mfg.
• OEM Mfg.
• Packaging Mfg.
• Coatings/Paint Mfg.
• Parts Mfg.
• Pipe / Tubing Mfg.
• Assembly Operations
• Blending / Mixing Operations
• High Volume CNC Machining Operations
• Stamping Operations
• Sequencing Operations
• Automating Manufacturing Processes
• Injection Molding Operations
• Assembly Line Operations
• Fabrication Operations
• Coating Operations
• Painting Operations
• Packaging Operations
• Welding Operations
• Warehousing Operations
• DC Operations
• Leading Multiple Site Manufacturing Operations
• Relocating Plant Operations
• Consolidating Multiple Plant Operations
• Team Building and Change Management
• Managing Multi-Site Mfg. Operations
• Managing International Mfg.
• Successful Turnaround / Reorganization Of Business Operations
• Strategy, Vision and Mission Planning
• Operational Excellence and Lean Practitioner
• Supply Chain Management and Material Control
• Rightsizing Organization
• Greenfield Plants
• Brownfield Plants
• Consolidating Plant Operations
• Shuttering Plant Operations
• Relocating Manufacturing Plants
• Improving EBIT / ROI / Margin
• Increasing Shareholder Value And Enhance Valuation
• Increasing Yield
• Reducing Scrap
• Improving Lead Times
• Improving On Time Delivery
• Improving Profits
• Reducing Fixed Costs
• Controlling Labor Costs
• Reducing Variable Costs
• Reducing Safety Incidents
• Improving OEE
• Reducing Downtime
• Increasing Operational Capacity
• Improving Throughput
• Eliminating Quality Problems
• Performing Financial Analysis
• Implementing Cost Reduction & Reporting
• Improving Working Capital / Inventory Turns
• Strategic & Tactical Planning and S&OP
• Creating Strategic Business Plans
• Effectively Managing Working Capital
• Building Strong Client Relationships
• Growing Sales
• Developing CAPEX Plans
• Empowering Direct Reports
• Product Innovation
• Supply Chain Management
• Optimizing Manufacturing Processes
• Reducing Inventory / WIP
• Mentoring / Building Strong Leaders and Teams
• Communicating Metrics / Goals At All Levels
• Reducing Personnel Turnover
• Implementing Automation Into Processes
• Developing Cost Effective Manufacturing Processes
• TS16949, IATF16949
• Team Leadership – 400
• Unionized Plants

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering – BRADLEY UNIVERSITY