General Manager | Truss and Treating | Mid Atlantic, open to relocation
EXECUTIVE PROFILE
Operations and supply chain executive with 20+ years driving results across manufacturing and distribution in treating operations, component manufacturing, purchasing optimization, and implementing data-driven systems that transform reactive processes into proactive, scalable solutions. Proven track record managing P&L operations, leading cross-functional teams of 120+ employees, and delivering measurable improvements in productivity, cost reduction, and operational efficiency. Currently positioned to drive operational excellence and growth for building products manufacturers, distributors, or private equity-backed platforms.
KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Operations Leadership & Turnaround Management
- Led 120 employees across two treating plants, implemented 7-day operations with weekend shift adding 43% capacity
- Upgraded 3 key management positions over 15 months, transforming culture from seniority-focused to continuous improvement and data-driven decision making
Cost Reduction & Process Optimization
- Drove $160K annualized chemical savings through upgraded lab equipment, experimentation protocols, and real-time metrics, achieving top-tier performance among 20 plants
- Led corporate cost savings initiatives generating $1.7M over 24 months with $900K in annual savings
- Decreased raw material inventory 10% annually for two consecutive years through improved demand forecasting and supplier alignment including VMI implementation
CapEx Project Management & Strategic Initiatives
- Spearheaded $900K treated stacker project delivering 65% efficiency gain, reduced headcount by 1 FTE, and enabled expansion into KDAT business without overtime or costly hand-stacking
- Managed $400K CapEx project adding CCA treating capability to expand product diversification
- Led engineered lumber market analysis reducing annual spend $100K (20% savings) while establishing secondary supply sources to mitigate pandemic-related shortages
Supply Chain & Purchasing Excellence
- Negotiated supplier consolidation eliminating duplicate SKUs, increasing delivery frequency and product availability while achieving 40-60% reduction in on-hand inventory through JIT ordering
- Transformed treating production system from ERP min/max to automated ship-date prioritization reducing manual effort from 15 hours weekly to 10 seconds, supporting 40mmbf production (4mmbf above previous record)
- Achieved consistent 25% margins on commodity lumber purchases versus traditional 10% through strategic market positioning and trend monitoring