Thomas Hayward

Experience

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  The Colson Group

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2016

  Plant Manager

  Led a team of 100, with 10 direct reports, tasked with the successful turnaround of a division of a $160M manufacturing casters and wheels for a wide array of equipment such as medical, automotive, shopping carts, and OEM. This included managing a $60M budget.• Relocated the manufacturing of 6 product lines from the Newnan, GA plant to permit the plant to be shut down and sold within 6 months.

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  Tacony Corporation

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2019

  Plant Manager

  Led a team of 40, with 3 direct reports, tasked with the successful turnaround of a $250M division of the company focused on the manufacturing and distribution of sewing and floor care products for both commercial and home use. This included managing a $20M budget.• Designed and implemented Lean manufacturing practices and KPI’s aimed at boosting throughput and correcting the problem of not meeting on-time delivery of products.

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  JELD-WEN, Inc.

  Jan 2019 - Jan 2020

  Plant Manager

  Led a team of 300, with 7 direct reports, in a fast growth manufacturing firm specializing in residential and commercial doors and windows. This included managing a $60M budget while restructuring the entire senior leadership team for the plant.

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  MW Industries

  Jan 2020 - Jan 2021

  Vice President / General Manager

  Led a team of 400, with 9 direct reports, tasked with the turnaround of the medical devices manufacturing arm the company to position the division for sale. This included managing a $47M annual budget. • Success in this role allowed the ownership to sell the previously unsellable plant for $4.5M after the turnaround.

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  Tecomet, Inc

  Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

  Plant Director

  Led a team of 486, with 7 direct reports, tasked with the successful turnaround of a division of a leading global contract manufacturer in the medical device industry with up to $500M in annual sales. This included managing an $86M annual budget for 3 manufacturing plants.

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  Starved Rock Wood Products

  Jan 2023 - now

  Director of Operations

  Led a team of 110, with 8 direct reports, tasked with the successful turnaround of a top Midwest manufacturer of custom and semi-custom kitchen cabinets, staircases, trim and molding. This included managing a $20M operating budget for 2 manufacturing plants. • Implemented Lean Manufacturing (5S, MDI Boards, Zero Defect Forward, TPM, Cross Training, Standard Work Move to the work, Mistake Proofing).