Eric Gunnison

Results-oriented leader with 20+ years of experience in operations and manufacturing engineering management, with focus on continuous improvement of processes, products and profitability. Expertise in developing and translating strategy into tactical plans and executing them, building productive cross-functional working relationships, and coaching team members. Extensive field knowledge in a wide variety of manufacturing environments. History of positive results in driving internal growth, leading start-up and turnaround efforts, maximizing team performance, and utilizing innovative approaches to achieve production efficiency and accuracy. Able to manage complex multi-million dollar operations and projects to success. Skilled coach, motivator and trainer for diverse, cross-functional teams. Skill Set: • Operations Management & Operational Excellence• Lean / 6-Sigma Green Belt • Continuous Improvement• Executive-Level Decision Making & Guidance• Coaching & Team Leadership• Operational & Capital Budgeting• Profit & Loss Responsibility• Project Management• Capital & Facilities Management• Hiring & Talent Development• Strategy Development & Execution• Tackling Capacity Constraints & Expansion• Cost Reduction & Avoidance• Goal Deployment Process (Champion)• Supply Chain Management• Acquisition Analysis• Quality Systems (ISO 9001:2015 & AS 9100)• Product Line Rationalization & Transfers• International Business