Plant Manager, Director of Operations, Engineering Manager

ALAN L. DENLOW

* *********** *****, ***** *********, NJ 08902 732-***-**** **********@*****.***

SENIOR TECHNICAL & OPERATIONS EXECUTIVE

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Transformational manufacturing and technical operations executive with a record of delivering double digit efficiency gains, multimillion dollar cost reductions, and cultural turnarounds across Fortune 500 and mid sized consumer goods organizations. Recognized for expertise in engineering management, lean manufacturing, and operational excellence, with success in both union and non union environments. Known for data driven decision making, people centric leadership, and building high performance teams that achieve sustainable results in safety, quality, and productivity. CORE COMPETENCIES

• Operational Strategy, P&L Oversight, and Business Performance

• Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement (TPM, Six Sigma, SMED)

• Multi-Site Leadership, Organizational Change & Transformation

• Budgeting, Cost Control & Capital Project Management ($50M+)

• Process Optimization, Reliability Engineering & Asset Management

• Safety, Quality & Regulatory Compliance (OSHA, cGMP, SQF, PSM)

• Cross Functional Leadership, Team Building & Talent Development

• Technology & ERP Implementation (SAP S4/Hana, Infor M3, Microsoft Dynamics) PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PIM BRANDS, New Jersey: Non-union manufacturer of Welch’s Fruit Snacks and other confections. Director of Technical and Reliability Maintenance, 2024 – 2025 Led plant automation, reliability, maintenance, and utilities for the company’s North America manufacturing site. Implemented cost-effective strategies while managing a $17 Million budget and guiding 6 direct and 62 indirect associates to achieve measurable improvements in performance and uptime. Accomplishments:

• Reduced equipment breakdowns 36% (11% -> 7%) revamped PM programs, RCA, and technician upskilling.

• Delivered 21% under-budget maintenance operations while the company exceeded production targets 13%.

• Resolved several recurring issues through plant automation and equipment upgrades.

• Oversaw go-live conversion from Infor M3 to SAP S4/Hana for PM module. COLGATE-PALMOLIVE, CORPORATION, New Jersey: manufacturer of consumer goods. North America Regional Lead – Factory Performance and Reliability, 2023 – 2024 Led North America manufacturing by auditing existing management systems and implementing improvements in continuous improvement, autonomous maintenance, preventative maintenance, and operator training across a matrixed organizational structure. Guided five plant teams to achieve measurable gains in reliability, compliance, and performance. Accomplishments:

• Reduced material loss by 9% through use of process mapping and root cause analysis.

• Improved efficiency on focused lines by 11% through improved operator inspections, implementation of troubleshooting guides, improved PM’s and root cause analysis on persistent line issues.

• Instituted structured line team meetings, engaging operators, maintenance, and QA to identify, prioritize, and resolve issues collaboratively, driving sustained improvements in line performance. Alan L. Denlow

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RUST-OLEUM, CORPORATION, New Jersey: Non-union manufacturer of water based paints and polymers. Plant Manager, 2021 – 2023

Led manufacturing, EHS, CI, quality, engineering, maintenance, procurement, and shipping/warehousing through a flat organizational structure. Managed 7 direct and 98 indirect reports. Accomplishments:

• Improved OBE by 7% and OEE by 13% by instituting Gemba walks, a tiered performance process, enhanced operator training, optimized line scheduling and guides for changeover (SMED) and troubleshooting.

• Launched DMAIC white belt training for associates, supervisors and managers to increase engagement in CI.

• Maintained PSM compliance for reactor based latex resin production; passed NJ TCPA audit with no findings. ADVANCED FOOD SYSTEMS, INC, New Jersey: Non-union manufacturer of custom designed texture and flavor systems for prepared food manufacturers.

VP / Director of Operations, 2017 – 2021

Led Operations (Production, Maintenance, Engineering), Supply Chain (Procurement, Whse), and Quality & Safety

(QA, Sanitation). Managed 8 direct and 18 indirect reports. Created and managed budgets of up to $15Million. Accomplishments:

• Achieved and sustained a 15% improvement in manufacturing efficiency by enhancing shift starts, streamlined product changeovers, standardized work practices, optimized material staging, and schedule alignment.

• Delivered cost savings of $70K in indirect purchases and $250K in ingredient spend by strategic sourcing.

• Updated performance review process from a focus on tasks towards goals, achievements and participation.

• Maintained presence in manufacturing engaging associates and gaining their participation in improvements. CH GUENTHER & SON, INC (TRIBECA OVEN), New Jersey: Non-union manufacturer of par-baked artisan breads for retail and food service.

Director of Technical Operations, Sr Corp Project Engineering Manager, 2008 – 2011; 2015 – 2016 Directed engineering, quality, training, and maintenance functions within a flat organizational structure, managing up to 3 direct and 12 indirect reports while administering budgets of up to $50M. Partnered with senior executives to define project goals and spearheaded the development of innovative concepts, culminating in the launch of a new production line that resolved inherent quality and productivity challenges and strengthened operational performance. Accomplishments:

• Led plant expansions increasing site capacity by 200% and 100%. Installed artisan par-bake bread lines from raw ingredient handling through mixing, baking, freezing, packaging, frozen storage and utility upgrades.

• Re-staffed technical department, invested in training, and implemented a TPM culture, along with CMMS. Developed 450+ PM’s resulting in a 10%+ improvement in attainment, a $45K monthly savings in direct labor.

• Implemented safety programs resulting in two consecutive years of incident rate reduction of 55% each year.

• Introduced and led several process improvements including SPC and FMEA. Facilitated AIB & SQF certs. PRIOR EMPLOYMENT

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Morton Salt, New Jersey – Plant Manager

Lea & Perrins, New Jersey - Engineering Manager

Anheuser-Busch, Missouri and New Jersey – Corporate Engineer, Plant Engineer, and Maintenance Supervisor EDUCATION

MS in Engineering Management, Missouri University of Science and Technology, Rolla BS in Mechanical Engineering, University of Missouri, Columbia

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