Manufacturing Product Operations & Engineering Leader
Jul 21, 2026
- Manufacturing Product Operations and Engineering Leader with 15+ years of experience across extrusion, thin-gauge thermoforming, product development, and complex manufacturing environments.
- He brings a unique ability to connect commercialization strategy with manufacturing execution – aligning engineering, operations, supply chain, and product teams to bring new products from concept through successful launch.
- Most recently, he has led multi-site initiatives supporting $200M+ in annual new product revenue, driving commercialization readiness, network optimization, capital deployment, cost reduction, and capacity expansion efforts. His combination of technical expertise and strategic leadership allows him to identify opportunities, improve manufacturing capabilities, and translate business objectives into measurable operational results.
- Key strengths include:
- Thin-gauge thermoforming, extrusion, and packaging manufacturing leadership
- New product commercialization supporting $200M+ revenue portfolios
- Manufacturing network optimization, capital deployment, and capacity expansion
- Cost reduction, SKU rationalization, and operational improvement initiatives
- Cross-functional leadership connecting product, engineering, and operations
- Why Now? Following senior leadership changes and a company reorganization, his role was impacted. He is now seeking an opportunity where he can leverage his broad manufacturing, engineering, and commercialization experience.
- He is located in the Midwest and is open to relocation for the right opportunity. He would be a strong fit for roles including Technical Director, Engineering Director, NPD Director, Manufacturing Director, or other hybrid leadership positions that combine strategy, innovation, and operations.
- If you need an experienced extrusion and thermoforming leader who can bridge product strategy and manufacturing execution, please reach out! I’d love to put you together!