Operational Turnaround Private Equity Portfolio Companies: Delivered a 10% EBITDA improvement in under 6 months by leading rapid operational diagnostics, driving cost containment, and improving throughput in manufacturing environments. Asset Optimization Multi-Site OEE Uplift: Achieved a 7-point increase in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through data-driven root cause analysis, asset utilization initiatives, and implementation of predictive maintenance programs. Growth Strategy Go-To-Market (GTM) Execution: Developed and executed GTM strategies incorporating competitive analysis, white-space mapping, and customer segmentation—resulting in accelerated revenue growth and improved market positioning. Process Standardization Multi-Plant Efficiency: Standardized core manufacturing processes across diverse sites, reducing unplanned downtime by 7%, enhancing product quality, and ensuring operational consistency. Sustainability & Cost Reduction Recycling & Material Optimization: Le

Full P&L responsibility
300,000 sq ft facility with around 200 unionized workforces.
Exceeded EBIDTA goal month over month.
Increased yield by 3% in first three month.
Contributed $459,000 in annual business excellence savings.

Turnaround two plants increasing yield from 68% to 92% through operational optimization. Saved $0.3 million annually by initiating a scrap recycling program. Improved rate (throughput) by 20% with existing resources. Introduced total variable costs (TVC) model, driving margin improvement. Instigated lean management and cross-training to optimize production and reduce personnel by 20%. Reduced defects per million opportunities (DPMO) from 7,600 to 3,600 by enhancing quality inspections and implementing a customer matrix. Generated $5 million in additional revenue by developing and marketing a low-heat aerospace product.

Swiftly promoted from Production Manager to Senior Manufacturing Manager after displaying high caliber leadership and an ability to reshape manufacturing processes, reduce costs and elevate productivity utilizing 5 sheet extrusion and 100 thermoforming machines. Fundamentally changed the use of raw materials, increasing the use of recycled food packaging from 16% to 76% on low profit margin products for Walmart and Kraft Foods. Implemented Six Sigma into product quality while installing 2 additional lines with no increase in manpower to elevate production capacity to support business growth. Accredited for boosting EBIDTA from $20 MM to $25 MM through the various initiatives.

Led a dramatic business restructure consolidating 6 plants into 1 facility, downsizing personnel from 3,500 to 2,000 without loss of production or customer service. Served as the Project Manager planning and launching a pioneering large scale multi-million-dollar PET production project, generating 1,000 metric tons per day, considered a first in the Middle East. Held full accountability for plant management (operation, maintenance, quality, supply chain) training and hiring of new employees, capital management.

Realigned production processes to achieve a 29% productivity increase and reduce scrap significantly. Gained expertise in production management, process engineering, cost control, and quality systems.