Bob Averitt

Manufacturing executive with global muti-plant full P&L responsibility. Everything from high volume to low volume / high complexity, in automotive, heavy truck, and AG markets. Actively looking for a new opportunity as COO / VP of Operations / Interim CEO. Open to relocation. Processes include stamping, machining, welding, tube forming, and assembly, injection and compression molding, thermoforming, RIM, Hand Lay-Up, cut & sew. Strong background in lean manufacturing and operational excellence. *Select Career Highlights:- Part of an executive management team that led private equity owned company to 10x return on investment in sale of the company. Led $200M revenue and 3000 employee components group in the US and Mexico.- Executed CEO’s mission-critical initiative to rebrand company as technological leader. Architected advanced R&D department, awarded 20 patents, and secured projects that drove $10M in new OEM sales.- Pioneered formation of Project Management Office supporting global organization executing complex projects across 3 continents, including launch of truck seat program and reconstruction of supply chain for new supplier.- Directed integration of acquisition comprised of 2 plants manufacturing hard trim product integral to preserving key client. Stabilized operations while rebuilding highly skilled team during transition.- Led revitalization of Morton and sold profitably in under 2 years. Achieved record 15% EBITDA, boosted quality to customers 30%, and improved delivery 20% instilling lean manufacturing principles.- Oversaw construction of state-of-the-art, 90,000 sq ft, 3-plant complex in Mexico that became flagship facility. Expertise:Strategic Planning * Turnarounds * M&A * Quality Assurance * Profit Growth * Talent Development * Best Practice Models * Risk Analysis/Management * Business Development * Supply Chain/Logistics * Process Optimization * Change Management * Continuous Business Improvement * Lean Methodologies * EBITDA * P&L * Centers of Excellence