Aerospace Manufacturing Executive & Ops Transformation

TOM FLESSOR

Phoenix, AZ 813-***-**** ********@*****.*** LinkedIn

Summary

Strategic, results-driven executive Successful C-Suite Leader Operational excellence & business transformation Driving revenue growth and organizational performance

Strategic and results-oriented executive with over 15 years of leadership experience driving talent acquisition, operations, and business growth across private equity, medical technology, aerospace, transportation, and staffing sectors. Proven expertise in building and scaling high-performing teams, executing full-cycle executive searches, and implementing operational strategies that deliver measurable revenue growth, profitability, and organizational efficiency. Skilled at aligning talent, processes, and resources to enterprise objectives, establishing national business footprints, and leveraging technology and data-driven insights to optimize workforce and operational performance.

Demonstrated track record driving transformative results, including growing startups into multimillion-dollar enterprises, leading acquisitions and integrations with no personnel loss, and implementing process improvements that reduce costs. Recognized for executing strategic initiatives such as disaster recovery planning, asset optimization, and Lean Six Sigma enhancements, consistently improving customer satisfaction, shareholder value, and competitive positioning. Combines executive leadership, operational expertise, and talent strategy to deliver sustainable, measurable business impact.

Key Achievements:

Built executive search teams, signed eight new PE clients, delivered $250M in opportunities.

Scaled a staffing firm from startup to profitability, growing the sales team and recruiting teams.

Delivered $31M in savings through Lean Six Sigma and process improvements.

Led an ERP recovery, restored on-time deliveries, improved customer satisfaction to record levels.

Expanded an oilfield services business from zero to $200M in revenue in three years.

Executed acquisitions, integrated three companies, optimized $48M in fleet assets successfully.

Core Proficiencies

Mfg.Operations Expertise

Strong Financial Acumen

Team Building & Leadership

Excellent Communication Skills

Cross-Functional Leadership

Lean Six Sigma Certified

Marketing Business Development

MS Office Proficient

Change Management

Data-Driven Decision Making

Mentoring & Coaching

Asset & Resource Optimization

Multi-Site Responsibility

Revenue Growth & Profitability

P&L Ownership

Process Improvement Advocate

Talent Acquisition & Recruiting

Executive Partner Employer Branding

Professional Experience

Managing Director & Partner 2024 – Present

Auctus Search Partners Phoenix, AZ

Managing Director & Partner at an executive search firm specializing in C-suite placements for private equity clients. Drove firm growth by securing new PE clients, delivering a pipeline of senior executives, and presenting acquisition opportunities totaling $250M with aligned leadership talent.

Secured eight private equity clients, including a high-value retainer, expanding firm revenue base and strengthening long-term partnerships within the private equity ecosystem.

Led C-suite executive sourcing and recruitment for private equity portfolios, aligning leadership talent with acquisition objectives and accelerating deal readiness.

Delivered an average of four qualified executive candidates monthly, ensuring consistent talent pipelines supporting private equity growth and transaction timelines.

Presented $250M in acquisition opportunities alongside vetted executives, enabling clients to assess leadership fit while advancing investment and acquisition decisions.

Advised private equity clients on leadership requirements for prospective acquisitions, improving executive alignment with value-creation and post-acquisition strategies.

Managed full executive search process, ensuring placements, stakeholder alignment, and measurable outcomes.

Chief Operating Officer (COO) 2019 –2024

Gentis Solutions Covington, KY

Chief Operating Officer of a technical staffing firm specializing in IT, engineering, and healthcare, with responsibility for building and scaling sales, recruiting, and support functions. Drove revenue growth, diversified the client base, expanded recruiting capacity, and led the organization to sustained profitability.

Led end-to-end operations for a technical staffing firm, building sales, recruiting, HR, marketing, and accounting functions to support scalable growth and operational discipline.

Scaled the sales team from one to four professionals, diversifying the client portfolio and reducing revenue concentration risk tied to a single major customer.

Expanded the recruiting organization from two to twelve recruiters, increasing delivery capacity across IT, engineering, and healthcare placements.

Built a balanced recruiting model combining junior and senior recruiters, improving candidate throughput, quality, and time-to-fill metrics.

Drove rapid sales growth through improved go-to-market execution, client targeting, and operational alignment between sales and recruiting teams.

Achieved company profitability for the first time by aligning cost controls, hiring strategy, and revenue growth initiatives.

Established cross-functional leadership processes and performance accountability, enabling sustained growth and operational stability across all business functions.

Senior Operations Consultant 2017– 2019

Competitive Business Solutions Phoenix, AZ

Senior Operations Consultant at a Lean Six Sigma-focused consultancy, driving operational improvements across leadership staffing, sales, delivery, and cost management. Delivered multimillion-dollar gains in sales, inventory, and EBITDA by optimizing processes in sales, engineering, procurement, and supply chain functions.

Improved sales administration and design engineering processes, generating $4M in additional sales and enhancing client revenue performance.

Implemented SI&OP processes across seven aerospace divisions, achieving $25M in inventory savings and optimizing supply chain efficiency.

Streamlined procurement, warehouse, and pricing operations, eliminating waste and creating $2M in EBITDA savings.

Applied Lean Six Sigma methodologies to client operations, enhancing on-time delivery, cost management, and overall operational performance.

Advised leadership on staffing and operational improvements, strengthening team capability and aligning resources with business objectives.

Conducted cross-functional process audits, identifying inefficiencies and recommending solutions that increased productivity and reduced operational risk.

Delivered measurable operational impact across sales, supply chain, and manufacturing, improving profitability and client satisfaction.

Senior Vice President of Operations 2015 – 2016

Enovis- A Blackstone Portco Vista, CA

Senior Vice President of Operations at a $200M medical technology company, overseeing four business units and driving operational efficiency, cost savings, and process improvements. Delivered $5M in savings, increased inventory turns, and led an ERP recovery, restoring on-time deliveries and improving customer satisfaction.

Negotiated the transfer of an obsolete electronics plant to a partnering vendor, saving $5M and avoiding layoffs while preserving company resources and workforce stability.

Streamlined production processes at a compression stocking plant, increasing inventory turns from 8 to 11 within 12 months and improving operational efficiency.

Led an ERP disaster recovery initiative, restoring on-time deliveries and raising customer satisfaction to record levels during system implementation issues.

Oversaw operations of four business units with a combined $200M revenue, ensuring alignment of production, sales, and financial performance.

Implemented process improvements across manufacturing and supply chain, reducing waste, enhancing productivity, and supporting profitable growth.

Directed cross-functional teams to resolve operational challenges, driving accountability, collaboration, and measurable performance improvements.

Developed strategic cost-saving initiatives, optimizing resources and strengthening financial outcomes.

Vice President of Nuclear Component Manufacturing 2015

Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Vice President of Nuclear Component Manufacturing at Westinghouse, responsible for on-time, on-budget delivery of critical nuclear components across four plants. Renegotiated delivery schedules, maintained budget compliance, and implemented visual workplace practices to improve operational efficiency.

Renegotiated delivery schedules with power company clients, ensuring all revised deadlines were met and maintaining strong customer satisfaction and trust.

Maintained strict budget compliance across four manufacturing plants, controlling costs while meeting production targets.

Implemented visual workplace practices at all sites, improving operational transparency, workflow efficiency, and team accountability.

Oversaw on-time delivery of critical nuclear components across three U.S. plants and one in China, ensuring project continuity.

Directed cross-functional teams to resolve production challenges, reducing downtime and improving manufacturing consistency.

Standardized manufacturing processes across multiple sites, enhancing quality control and reducing variability in component output.

Coordinated with international teams in China, aligning production standards and ensuring compliance with corporate and regulatory requirements.

Monitored operational performance metrics, identifying inefficiencies and implementing corrective actions that improved productivity and site performance.

President 2010 – 2014

Quality Distribution- An Apollo Portco

President of a new division, leading the company’s fleet operations and launching a national oilfield services business unit. Drove growth from startup to $200M in sales in three years, executed acquisitions, optimized assets, and helped increase overall company revenue from $650M to $1B, tripling the stock price.

Launched a national oilfield services unit, establishing terminals in twelve states, creating a broad operational footprint, expanding market presence, and positioning the company for rapid growth.

Recruited experienced transportation and oilfield leaders, growing sales from zero to $200M within three years, building a high-performing executive team, and enhancing operational leadership capability.

Led a $10M acquisition investment, conducting due diligence and integrating the business, achieving full repayment from profits within 18 months, while strengthening corporate financial performance.

Successfully integrated three acquisitions, retaining all customers and key personnel, expanding operational capacity, increasing revenue streams, and enhancing organizational stability.

Reduced idle trailer assets by 50% in four months, returning $48M of fleet assets to active revenue service, improving asset utilization significantly.

Optimized fleet maintenance and utilization, improving operational efficiency, lowering costs, enhancing service reliability, and ensuring regulatory compliance across all operations.

Drove company-wide revenue growth, helping to increase sales from $650M to $1B, tripling the stock price, and improving shareholder value consistently.

Implemented strategic operational initiatives across oilfield services and logistics, enhancing profitability, market presence, long-term competitive advantage, and organizational scalability.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) Degree in Finance

Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL

Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting

Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago, IL

Languages

English- Native Language

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