Truss General Manager

Truss General Manager | Truss and EWP Manufacturing | Midwest – open to relocation

EXECUTIVE PROFILE

A proven operational turnaround leader with over 20 years in component manufacturing, specializing in transforming underperforming facilities into profitable operations. Currently leads two facilities generating $35 million combined in annual sales, having turned both from consistent losses into profitability through lean manufacturing implementation and strategic team development. Demonstrated expertise in high-volume multi-line production processing over 1 million board feet monthly, with a servant-leadership approach focused on metrics-driven continuous improvement and building high-performance teams in competitive markets.

KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Operational Turnaround & Financial Performance

• Transformed two historically unprofitable facilities into profitable operations generating $30 million (components) and $10 million (EWP) annually
• Increased profitability by $1.5 million within first 12 months at current facility
• Doubled revenue from $4 million to $8 million in first year at acquisition facility while improving margins by over 10% YOY
• Increased sales from $3.8 million to $14 million in 15 months while turning $250,000 loss into $2.8 million profit
• Reduced direct labor costs by over $0.10 per board foot while increasing profitability by 10% in first year

Manufacturing Operations & Scale

• Oversees 130 total employees across two locations with 10-12 direct reports
• Built and manages design teams of 20+ members across residential, national builder, and commercial/multifamily segments
• Successfully launched and integrated 4 additional facilities while maintaining high-volume operations

Technical Systems & Automation

• MITEK systems: design software, MVP management, Cyber saws, blade saws, automated jigging, Wizard systems, laser technology
• Panels Plus wall panel lines and Ranger saw system implementation
• Alpine software and equipment integration experience
• Lean Six Sigma certified