Operations Leader (heavy-gauge)
Oct 20, 2026
- Heavy-Gauge Thermoforming Leader with 30+ years of industry experience spanning operations, sales, business development, and product development, with a proven track record of driving growth and improving business performance.
- He brings a rare combination of commercial and operational experience. He understands the customer side of the business, the technical requirements behind the product, and what it takes to get the job done on the manufacturing floor.
- He’s grown up in the thermoforming industry and has worked across technical sales, product development, project management, sales leadership, and operations. He can connect the dots between customer requirements, engineering, production, and business strategy – and he knows how to turn opportunities into results.
- Key strengths include:
- Heavy-gauge thermoforming, materials, tooling, and manufacturing processes.
- Operations leadership, Lean manufacturing, throughput improvement, and capacity expansion.
- Sales and business development, including strategic accounts, customer relationships, and market diversification.
- Product development and commercialization, connecting customer needs with engineering and production.
- Team leadership and development, building strong teams and a culture focused on performance.
- Why Now? A change in executive leadership has created some uncertainty, and he is quietly exploring what might be next. He’s not looking to make a move just for the sake of making one, but he is open to the right opportunity where he can put his broad experience to work.
- He is flexible when it comes to scope and title. General Manager and VP-level opportunities could both make sense, depending on the organization and its needs. Operations, sales, and product development are all potential fits. Given his technical background and knowledge of materials and sheet extrusion, he would also consider opportunities further upstream. He is based in the Midwest and open to relocation within the broader region.
- If you need a proven leader in heavy-gauge thermoforming who understands both the commercial and operational sides of the business, please reach out! I’d love to put you together!