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Summary
This Interim COO & Manufacturing Operations Consultant has had years of leadership in technical sales, manufacturing/operations , COO, & VP over several states and countries. They believe they bring a unique perspective to a business. As a previous business owner, this Interim COO & Manufacturing Operations Consultant fully understands the pressures and demands placed on other owners / presidents and believes they can add great support to that role.
Operational and bi-lingual business leader with 25+ years of executive-level experience driving strategic growth, efficiency, strategic planning LEAN and profitability across U.S. and international markets. This Interim COO & Manufacturing Operations Consultant has Hands-on, Strong sales skills and ability to build long term relations. Great at building a strong business culture inside the company. Proven success scaling manufacturing and sales operations, optimizing supply chains, and revitalizing underperforming business units. This Interim COO & Manufacturing Operations Consultants KPI’s are critical and guided their teams to create their own KPI’s and helped them achieve success. Adept at building high-performing teams, negotiating complex contracts, and executing strategic initiatives in challenging, high-growth environments. This Interim COO & Manufacturing Operations Consultant is respected for leading with integrity, accountability, and results orientation. I believe in cost control though LEAN processes. Every penny, every second.
Highlights
- Multi-Site Operations Management (U.S., Mexico, China)
- P&L Ownership & Financial Performance
- International Business Development
- Manufacturing & Supply Chain Optimization
- Process Improvement / Lean & Quality Systems
- Strategic Planning & Execution
- Large-Scale Team Leadership (up to 750+)
- Start-Up & Turnaround Leadership
- Contract Negotiation & Strategic Partnerships
Relevant Accomplishments
- Transformed company into a full-service metal fabrication leader, expanding capabilities (engineering, laser cutting, press brakes, welding, finishing).
- Relocated operations to Mexico, reducing costs and improving competitiveness while navigating labor laws, tariffs, and cross-border trade.
- Implemented lean principles and common-sense manufacturing and increased revenue 3x original. Serving clients in automotive, commercial, medical, and industrial sectors.
- Responsible for all strategic execution, P&L, production, quality, safety, training, import/export and customer satisfaction.
- Consolidated multiple vendor processes into a one-stop-shop solution, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational efficiency.
- Achieved the ISO-9001 certification.
- Directed global operations across multiple spots in the U.S., Mexico, and China, overseeing 850+ employees and $115M in annual production.
- Increased manufacturing output from 240 to 600+ units per day, improving throughput and supply chain performance.
- Established and led Mexico China and US operations, mastering cross-cultural leadership, labor relations, and international compliance.
- Championed operational excellence through process improvement, accountability systems, and employee development.
- Oversaw and managed a 40+ member call center
- Led operations for sales and service, driving record-breaking branch performance.
- Achieved 28.9% contribution increase, 16% cost reduction, and 4-year high in gross margins within first year.
- Ranked #14 out of 106 salespeople companywide, balancing sales leadership with operational oversight.
- Founded and managed start-up bridge venture, developing supplier partnerships and operational strategy.
- Business dissolved following investor’s passing.
- Grew revenue from $4M to $74M in a 13-state region within four years. full P&L responsibilities .
- Expanded technical and sale engineering teams by 23, and opened multiple new markets in 12 states.
- On-boarded new concrete fabricators in every state and city that we opened. Trained each manufacturer in our production methods, including safety, lean, best practices etc
- Negotiated and executed high-value contracts, overseeing projects from design through installation.
- Implemented training programs and technical education initiatives for engineers, improving market adoption.
- Created new strategies and sales plans for each territory.
- Established new precast operations in Northern California, overseeing operations, marketing, and union negotiations.
- Spearheaded new product development (SCC concrete, Lock & Load retaining wall system).
- Secured capital investments in machinery and production methods to drive competitive advantage.
- Revitalized precast pipe and box market, growing sales from $1.9M to $10.5M annually within 3 years.
- Launched and managed a new water works division, securing acceptance of 12,000+ product specifications by city and county agencies.
- Helped position company for sale to OldCastle Group.
- Progressed from Quality Control & Safety Coordinator to Outside Sales.
- Grew regional sales 13% and contributed to Plant of the Year awards 3 out of 4 years.
Roles
- Manager
- Vice President
- President
- Owner
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