COO (283869) Masters, BSME / Multi-site Operations, Turnarounds, Lean Transformations, EBITDA Growth / Machining, Stamping, Extrusion, Casting, Injection Molding Assembly / Willing to relocate
A proven manufacturing and operational leader with 17 years of progressive roles and success with companies like Parker Hannifin and Evantic. He has a Masters in Industrial Management and is a BSME. He has implemented Lean initiatives across multi-site manufacturing operations to achieve EBITDA growth and cost reductions. His industry expertise includes supporting aerospace, heavy equipment, metals and electronics manufacturing. Operations experience includes stamping, machining, extrusion, heat treatment, casting, injection molding, and assembly. His track record in Lean transformations, EBITDA growth, and business turnarounds speaks for itself. He is actively looking for a new challenge and is willing to relocate and travel. His leadership in P&L management, footprint consolidation, cost optimization, and supply chain improvements makes him an ideal candidate for executive roles focused on scaling manufacturing businesses, optimizing operations, and driving profitability! Notable experience and skills include:
• Led safety culture transformation, reducing incident rate from 4 to zero.
• Implemented Lean and 80/20 methodologies, improving manufacturing margins by 10 points.
• Reduced inventory by 20%, optimizing cash flow and working capital.
• Upgraded and deployed MRP and Master Planning functions across multiple sites.
• Successfully consolidated two add-on locations into the platform business.
• Led a $3M CAPEX deployment to prepare for semiconductor market growth.
• Managed business decline efficiently as the semiconductor market contracted;
• Founded a self-funded search fund, backed by experienced investors, to acquire and grow manufacturing businesses.
• Identified and evaluated acquisition targets under $1M EBITDA.
• Dissolved the venture after securing Evantic COO opportunity.
• Pivoted a declining business unit into Parker’s Electrification Center of Excellence.
• Increased EBITDA by 2x through Lean, product rationalization, and footprint consolidation.
• Achieved 25% growth via strategic partnerships with OEMs and distributors.
• Successfully led ramp-up for newly acquired consumer electronics customer, boosting revenue 30% in 4 months.
• Increased employee engagement 50% over 3 years, with a 21% improvement in one year.
• Resigned to pursue entrepreneurial business ventures.
• Led Lean transformation across four manufacturing locations, increasing EBIT by 5+ points.
• Implemented Lean Win Certification, positioning division as the first in Parker to achieve it.
• Spearheaded initiatives leading to productivity, quality, and customer service improvements.
• Selected as one of 10 employees worldwide for Parker’s leadership program.
• Led inventory reduction of 30% and multiple Lean transformations.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing in one site, achieving 50% lead time reduction.
• Conducted over 20 Kaizen events and 10 value stream mappings.
• Supply Chain Optimization & Working Capital Management
• Leading Global Manufacturing Teams
• Engineering & Design for Manufacturing
• Business Unit Strategy & Execution
• M&A Due Diligence & Integration
• Driving Revenue Growth & Market Expansion
• Developing & Managing CAPEX Investments
• Identifying & Implementing Cost-Reduction Strategies
• Implementing Footprint Optimization Strategies
• Aerospace & EV Manufacturing
• Heavy Equipment & Metals Manufacturing
• Electronics & Chemicals Manufacturing
• Tier 1 & Tier 2 Manufacturing
• Custom Machine & Parts Manufacturing
• Supply Chain & Distribution Optimization
• Leading Multi-site Manufacturing Operations
• Achieving EBITDA Increase
• Improving Cash Flow With Supply Chain Improvements
• Managing Working Capital
• Implementing Various MRP and Master Planning Functions
• Vertically Integrated Manufacturing
• Identify and Deliver Cost Reduction Initiatives
• Implement Lean Manufacturing projects
• Developing Strategy and Execution Plans
• Improve Cost Competitiveness
• Maintaining Industry Leading Quality Standards
• Design for Manufacturing
• Leading Global Manufacturing Operations
• Ensures Customer Quality Requirements Are Met
• Reviews Performance Against Operating Plans
• Utilize Advanced Analytics and Real-Time Data to Drive Decision-Making
• VA/VE Initiatives
• Custom Machine Manufacturing
• Metals Manufacturing
• EV Manufacturing
• Aerospace Manufacturing
• Heavy Equipment Manufacturing
• Parts Manufacturing
• Electronics Manufacturing
• Chemicals Manufacturing
• Machining Operations
• Assembly Operations
• Extrusion Operations
• Heat Treatment
• Stamping Operations
• Forming Operations
• Rolling Operations
• Pressing Operations
• Fabrication Operations
• Casting Operations
• Injection Molding Operations
• Repair Operations
• Painting Operations
• Warehouse / DC Operations
• Tier 1, Tier 2 Manufacturing
Education & Certifications
• Masters in Industrial Management | ITII Bourgogne, France (Top 5% university) | 2008
• Mechanical Engineering Degree | University of Burgundy, France | 2005
Certifications & Skills
• Lean Six Sigma Implementation
• SAP, Syspro, Microsoft Dynamics 365
• ERP / MRP Optimization
• Footprint Optimization & Space Utilization
• KPI & Metrics-Driven Operational Strategy