Plant Manager Business Systems

OBJECTIVE

Profit and loss accountability for an Extrusion Manufacturing Organization, focusing on scrap reduction, process optimization, and leadership development.

SUMMARY

Bottom-line-driven leader with over 30 years of progressive experience in manufacturing, operations, and leadership. Proven success in driving results across multiple sectors including ISO 9000/9001/TS16949 quality systems, lean manufacturing, production control, and operations. Strong system thinking to optimize manufacturing and business systems, delivering high-quality products on time. A communicative, team-building, and change-oriented leader who quickly assesses organizational needs, strengthens teams, and closes gaps. Recognized for unwavering integrity while delivering exceptional results in fast-paced environments. Expertise includes multiple press sizes (4” to 12”) and alloys (5000 and 6000 series). Skilled in change management, scrap reduction, waste elimination, and servant leadership.

EXPERIENCE

President/CEO Tri-City Extrusion Aug 2025 – Present

Spearhead overall organizational strategy and operations for a high-growth extrusion manufacturing company.

Manage P&L, targeting process optimization, scrap reduction, and cost control to increase profitability.

Lead a team of 100+ employees, driving operational efficiency, leadership development, and strong safety culture.

Introduced key strategic initiatives resulting in a 15% revenue increase and improved customer satisfaction scores.

Implement continuous improvement practices, increasing extrusion productivity by 12% and reducing lead times.

Foster a culture of accountability, focusing on developing leaders and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Plant Manager Dee Zee (VIA) Des Moines, IA May 2023 – July 2024

Introduced safety best practices, targeting zero recordable incidents.

Improved laser cells OEE by 8% and extrusion productivity by 15%.

Eliminated cutback bottleneck, enhancing saw productivity by 11%.

Focused on developing strong leadership to ensure organizational longevity and sustainability.

Plant Manager Tabor Aluminum Sanford, FL May 2022 – May 2023

Improved PPH on top hard alloy profiles.

Implemented EPICs utilization and trained personnel in extrusion best practices.

Plant Manager Benada Aluminum Sanford, FL Sept 2016 – Apr 2022

Improved safety performance by 50% and reduced scrap from 10% to less than 2%.

Increased on-time delivery from 63% to 98% and improved productivity by 40%.

Completed $8M in capital projects and reduced inventory from $800K to $120K.

Extrusion Team Leader Mid-States Aluminum Fond du Lac, WI Jan 2015 – Aug 2016

Managed a 30-member team in extrusion and die shop areas for a lean Six Sigma-based company.

Focused on reducing scrap through tooling improvements, process control, and yield optimization.

Led efforts to reduce downtime and improve production efficiency.

Business Unit Leader JAC Products Franklin, GA Sept 2012 – Jan 2015

Managed a team of 80 associates in extrusion, die shop, and plastic injection molding.

Improved productivity through tool optimization, scrap reduction, and process control.

Delivered a keynote speech at the General Motors Supplier Symposium (2013).

Assistant Operations Manager Bonnell Aluminum Newnan, GA Oct 2011 – Sept 2012

Reduced rework through improved flow and bearing lengths.

Implemented process controls and standardized work to reduce scrap.

KPS/Continuous Improvement Manager Kaiser Aluminum Sherman, TX June 2011 – Oct 2011

Increased saw productivity and implemented 5S standards for the mold shop.

Developed a supply management Kanban system.

Supervisor Baldwin Filter Yankton, SD Mar 2011 – June 2011

Applied SMED applications to streamline changeovers.

Managed a team of 15 associates across various roles.

Operations Manager/Extrusion Manager/P/I Manager Sapa Aluminum Inc. Various Locations Nov 2004 – Nov 2010

Increased NPPH by optimizing extrusion ratios and maximizing container usage.

Reduced internal scrap from 12% to <3% and customer returns to <1%.

Oversaw $20M in annual sales revenue as Operations Manager.

Implemented continuous operations, improving customer satisfaction and equipment utilization.

Extrusion Superintendent Kaiser Aluminum Los Angeles, CA May 2000 – Nov 2004

Increased extrusion efficiencies by 20% through best practices.

Installed measuring devices on the production line, reducing customer claims.

General Foreman / Plant Superintendent 2nd Shift Sapa Aluminum Inc. City of Industry, CA Oct 1985 – May 2000

Managed 40% of total plant productivity.

Trained and mentored extrusion leads and facilitated Kaizen events for continuous improvement.

MILITARY SERVICE

United States Marine Corps Reserve Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Oct 1984 – Feb 2005

Command Center Operations Chief during Operation Enduring Freedom.

Developed Safety Training Manual for both civilian and military personnel.

Instructor for Range Safety Officers Certification and Chief Range Inspector.

VOCATIONAL TRAINING

Lean Enterprise Systems Design Institute University of Tennessee, Knoxville Aug 2001

EDUCATION

Mountain View High School El Monte, CA 1980 – 1984

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