World-Class Manufacturing Operations Vice President
Resume:
TY MCFARLAND
Vice President of Operations World-class Manufacturing
Operational Capabilities Strategic Leadership
+1-480-***-**** *************@*****.*** Queen Creek
EXPERIENCE
Senior Site Operations Management 05/2026 - Present Amazon Goodyear, Az
Directed site operations, integrating AI to manage 160,000 daily shipments and applied Tote Logistics strategy to cut 443 production hours daily, boosting efficiency.
Led logistics and labor planning in a 1.1 million sq. ft. facility, supporting 1,600 employees efficiently and maintaining quality standards. Implemented process improvements through supervision, optimizing production, enhancing facility utilization, and reducing costs. Oversaw production output, ensuring on-time delivery and enforcement of safety practices.
Expanded production capacity and operational flexibility through continuous improvement initiatives while controlling costs.
Global Operations Vice President 01/2023 - 05/2026 FJS Personal Watercraft Products Queen Creek, Az
Industry: Manufacturing and Distribution
Directed end to end manufacturing and global distribution of aftermarket products for Kawasaki, Yamaha, Polaris, and Seadoo, expanding market reach across retail and international channels
Oversaw full business operations — P&L Management, EBITDA performance, Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, and Logistics — driving sustained revenue growth and operational excellence
Built and executed a high impact marketing strategy that delivered 240% revenue growth since 2020 and scaled manufacturing capacity by 350%. Led global third party manufacturing, supplier management, and new product introduction (NPI), improving production efficiency and accelerating time to market
Utilized HDPE rotary molding and CNC machining to produce durable, high quality components and fuel tanks, strengthening product reliability and brand reputation
Achieved world class customer service performance, significantly increasing customer loyalty, repeat business, and long term retention Vice President Operations & Supply Chain 09/2020 - 05/2023 OTC Industrial Technologies Phoenix, Az
Industry: Manufacturing and Distribution
Guided operations across four companies, successfully integrating three acquisitions into a unified structure under a $1B industrial products manufacturer and distributor, strengthening scale and operational cohesion Presented $2.6M in cost reductions in year one through process optimization, workflow redesign, and disciplined operational controls Ran manufacturing operations for 462 FTEs across five U.S. facilities, overseeing fabrication, production planning, and delivery of diverse industrial solutions Managed specialized service lines including electrical motor rewinding and ASME R Stamp fabrication, ensuring compliance, quality, and technical excellence
Implemented 5S and lean practices for mining and public utility customers, improving efficiency, safety, and throughput
Partnered with Genstar Capital to align operational strategy with private equity growth objectives, supporting value creation, scalability, and long term performance
SUMMARY
Dynamic operations leader with over 16
years of experience in manufacturing
supply chain management and strategic
sourcing, expert in cost efficiency and
continuous improvement initiatives. My
key achievements include driving 240%
revenue growth through advanced
marketing strategies and achieving $6
million in annual cost reductions via
process optimization across multiple
organizations. Seeking a Vice President
of Operations position at your company,
where I bring my extensive operations
and P&L management skills to support
your mission of enhancing profitability
and operational excellence throughout
your facilities.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
Multi-site Operations
Management
Managed operations across six
global sites, driving 380,000 SKUs
with top-tier efficiency measures.
Cost Efficiency Leader
Delivered $6 million cost savings
annually through continuous
improvement and effective
negotiation strategies.
Operational Growth
Champion
Achieved manufacturing capacity
increase of 350% through strategic
initiatives and operational
enhancements.
DEGREES & CERTIFICATIONS
B.S. Degree Supply Chain
Management
Certified - Executive Leadership,
Harvard Business School
Six Sigma green belt certified
DISCIPLINES
Supply Chain Management
Sales - SIOP - S&OP - SOX
Distribution - Logistics
Field Service
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EXPERIENCE
Vice President Operations, Distribution, &
Supply Chain
01/2016 - 09/2020
Master Electronics Phoenix,Az
Industry: Distribution and Value-added Manufacturing. Supervised P&L, production, supply chain, logistics, and quality operations across three countries, optimizing a portfolio of 380,000 SKUs across six global sites.
Guided distribution operations for seven centers, including subsidiaries such as Waldom Electronics, improving network efficiency and operational consistency. Enforced advanced systems including Dimensionalizor and Autostore, driving a 32% increase in inventory turns and a 64% improvement in inventory accuracy. Elevated production performance from 82% to 98.6% while reducing workforce turnover by 54%, strengthening stability and throughput. Accomplished $4M in annual cost reductions through process optimization, automation, and strategic sourcing.
Positioned the company as the 17th largest provider in its sector, operating as a global 3PL and authorized distributor of $800M in electronic components. Senior Director Supply Chain 01/2014 - 02/2015
ASM Tempe, Az.
Industry: Semiconductor tooling manufacturing.
Increased assembly efficiency by 25%, driving $4M in annual cost reductions through process optimization and disciplined operational excellence. Supported a $1.9B global semiconductor equipment manufacturer, growing top line spares sales 12% quarter over quarter and contributing to a 38% overall increase in spares revenue.
Presented $3.5M+ in cost reductions through strategic sourcing, workflow redesign, and enhanced production controls, strengthening margin performance and operational scalability.
General Manager 05/2007 - 01/2014
FHI Plant Services Inc Phoenix, AZ
Industry: Manufacturing
Coordinated a $60M industrial services and manufacturing organization in mechanical, solar, clean-coal, electrical, pumps, mining, and high-pressure welding with R, U, and S stamp certifications.
Oversaw electrical utility plant construction, maintenance, and outages, managing demolition and remediation while applying operational excellence to ensure full mechanical and civil capabilities.
Held enterprise-wide responsibility for sales, operations, manufacturing, field service, supply chain, finance, HR, marketing, budgeting, and safety, ensuring cohesive performance and P&L management.
Enforced activity-based costing, outsourcing, and JIT delivery while developing VMI and consignment programs, enhancing cost efficiency and agility through continuous improvement.
Supervised solar, natural gas, and fossil-fuel projects, ensuring reliable execution in critical environments.
Cultivated partnerships and market credibility by serving top-tier customers such as SRP, APS, Nevada Energy, Freeport-McMoRan, and Southern California Edison.
Accomplished transformational growth by expanding market presence by 300%, increasing profitability by 385%, and reducing operating costs by 38%. keywords: decreased, fostered
EDUCATION
B.S. Degree, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, and
Inventory Management
Tempe, Az
Arizona State University
Certified Executive Leadership Cambridge, Mass.
Harvard Business School
Lean Six Sigma Green Belt Tempe, Az
Rogers Corporation
Certified in Negotiations Chandler, Az
KARRASS Effective Negotiating®
DISCIPLINES
Manufacturing - 5S/6S
Operations - Planning
Inventory Mgt. - Quality Control
Purchasing - Procurement
Engineering - Field Service
Safety - OSHA
Cultural Competencies
ITAR - Int. Traffic in Arms
DFARS - Defense Fed. Aquis. Reg.
ISO 9001 - AS 9001 (Aerospace)
Omnichannel
INDUSTRIES
Aerospace / Defense
Automotive
Electronics - Industrial
EMS - SMT - PCB - Cell Phone
Rigid and Flex Circuit Boards
Clean Coal - Gas - Solar - Welding
Electrical Public Utility - Mining
COMPUTER SKILLS
AI JD EDwards Microsoft suite
Peoplesoft SAP Oracle Smartsheet
Rhythm Systems WMS MRP ERP
DRP Excel World Ship VPS
Microsoft Office Strategic Thinking
Continuous Learning Communication
COUNTRIES
Taiwan
Japan
China
Europe
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EDUCATION
Certified, Rhythm Systems KPI Software Phoenix, Az Rhythm Systems
COUNTRIES
Mexico
Singapore
Thailand
Korea
USA/Canada
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