General Manager

General Manager 

Truss | Mid-Atlantic (open to relocation)

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

Operations executive with 30+ years in truss and component manufacturing specializes in operational turnarounds, greenfield startups, and multi-plant management. Transformed $6 million unprofitable facility to $25 million operation generating $17 million bottom-line profit over 5 years through culture transformation and operational discipline. Proven track record achieving profitability within 30-60 days at struggling plants, building greenfield facilities from scratch, and developing high-performing teams through servant leadership and accountability-driven culture.

Key Accomplishments

Operational Turnaround Excellence

• Transformed $6 million loss-making plant to $25 million facility, achieved profitability within 30 days, generated $17 million bottom-line profit over 5 years
• Grew monthly sales from $600,000 to $2.8 million peak while modernizing 55,000 square foot facility to produce 1 million+ board feet monthly
• Maintained EBT margins above 22% with 28.7% peak, achieved ROIC exceeding 140%, reduced SG&A by 360 basis points
• Made never-profitable 5-year operation profitable within 2 months, achieved 30-35% profit margins clearing six figures monthly

Greenfield Development & Multi-Plant Leadership

• Built and launched 30,000 square foot greenfield truss plant on 17 acres, grew revenue from $3 million to $8 million
• Greenfielded $4 million wall panel plant during COVID, managed two-plant $29 million operation with under 100 employees across two shifts
• Built production operations scaling to 3 metro-area locations with 100% year-over-year growth for 4 consecutive years
• Developed 5 direct reports to operate independently while overseeing production, safety, operations, maintenance, and delivery functions

Production Optimization & Lean Manufacturing

• Increased production capacity 300% over 2 years, drove board foot productivity increases year-over-year through efficient scheduling
• Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma expertise improving labor-to-output ratios, achieved 100+ board feet per man hour efficiency
• Eliminated equipment debt within first year, maintained profitability downsizing from 50+ to 10 employees during 2008 recession
• Expertise in ERP/MRP systems, production planning, OSHA/Safety compliance, and inventory control implementing 10% revenue increase