Plant Manager – GM (296920) MBA, Masters, Black Belt / Heavy Truck, Equipment, Engines, Generators, Pipe / Remanufacturing, Welding, Assembly, Packaging / Will relo
Operations leader who doesn’t just manage plants…he transforms them. With a 20-year track record across Cummins Inc. and PURIS, AK has led multi-site manufacturing and service operations, generating $200M+ in annual revenue while turning underperforming teams into lean, data-driven powerhouses. He is a Six Sigma Black Belt with an MBA and M.S. in Global Supply Chain Management, he brings the rare mix of engineering discipline, financial acumen, and people-first leadership that drives measurable EBITDA, OEE, and safety gains. When processes stall and margins tighten, Alex rebuilds systems, aligns teams, and restores momentum—fast. Bottom line: AK turns complex operations into predictable, profitable machines. If your plant needs to run leaner, smarter, and faster… he is your guy.
Leadership Highlights
- Multi-site Operations Expert: Directed $25M+ P&L across two Cummins facilities and a four-state PURIS region, overseeing 55 to 100+ team members.
- Proven Turnaround Record: Improved EBIT > 40 %, cut WIP 30 %, and standardized operations across multiple branches during leadership gaps.
- Data-Driven Decision Maker: Built real-time dashboards and reporting automation reducing report time 21 % and accelerating response to KPIs.
- Lean Practitioner & Six Sigma Leader: Drove > $4 million in verified savings via Six Sigma projects; recognized with Cummins Chairman’s Quality Award.
- People Builder: Scaled and mentored high-performing teams, cut turnover, and built future leaders through structured development programs.
Pain Points Solved for Manufacturing Leaders
| Industry Pain Point | How AK Delivers Results |
| Disconnected multi-site operations and siloed teams | Consolidated and standardized branch processes across 4 states, creating scalable structure and consistent execution. |
| Stagnant profitability and margin pressure | Elevated site EBIT > 40 % YoY through lean initiatives, cycle-time reduction, and cost optimization. |
| Weak visibility into KPIs and financial drivers | Developed analytical dashboards linking metrics to P&L performance—enabling faster and more accurate decisions. |
| Excess WIP and slow throughput | Reduced aging WIP by 30 % and cycle times by up to 30 % via Six Sigma process control and value-stream mapping. |
| Workforce fatigue and low engagement | Built high-performance cultures through mentorship, accountability systems, and clear career pathways. |
| Legacy reporting and manual systems | Implemented automation and ERP/MRP integration reducing manual reporting by 21 % and boosting responsiveness. |
| Inefficient resource allocation and safety risk | Optimized layout, preventive maintenance, and visual management reducing downtime and incidents significantly. |
Why Consider AK
- Because he’s the operations leader who fixes what others accept as “normal.”
- When productivity stalls, costs creep, and your team’s running hard without moving the needle — AK finds the constraint, fixes the system, and rebuilds the rhythm.
- He’s walked every rung of the manufacturing ladder — from engineer to Six Sigma Black Belt to multi-site GM — and delivers consistent results across industries from engines and generators to infrastructure manufacturing.
- He drives measurable ROI: 40%+ EBIT gains, 30% WIP reduction, $4M+ in verified Six Sigma savings.
- He builds self-sufficient teams: mentoring supervisors into confident, data-driven leaders.
- He scales operations: consolidating plants, implementing ERP systems, and streamlining flow across multiple locations.
- He thinks strategically and acts tactically: MBA + M.S. in Supply Chain from Kelley School of Business with 20 years of hands-on manufacturing leadership.