David Peters

Experience

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  Georgia Pacific

  Aug 1978 - Aug 2001

  General Manager - Southeast Region

  Southeast Regional Manager, Distribution DivisionTransitioned to manage the Southeast region, overseeing P&L for a division with $1B+ in annual sales following a reorganization, elimination of the Business Unit Manager role, and return to a geographical, branch-based infrastructure. Navigated significant change to catapult the Southeast Region to #1 in the division for both volume and profit results.Business Unit Manager, Structural Panel Business Unit, Distribution Division Selected by the SVP of Distribution over peers in recognition of integrated supply chain, market, and organizational expertise to serve in a newly created role. Oversaw a 68-member team, including eight direct reports (Managers) and indirect managing 60 inside sales traders and buyers. Played a key role in the launch and management of a new business unit selling/purchasing 6B+ sf of annual inventory, part of a $7B company-wide reorganization. Show less

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  Great Southern Wood Preserving

  Sept 2001 - May 2009

  General Manager

  Selected to manage plant operations of two wood-treating facilities based in Conyers and Covington and producing 175M board feet of treated lumber annually and distribution of the Timber Tech composite decking line, reporting to the COO. Maintained full accountabilities for all operations and performance results, including P&L, inside/outside sales, and transportation. Led a 75-member team, including six direct reports (Plant Managers, Sales Managers/Reps, support staff).• Initiated and shepherded a deal with the Covington facility (owned by Ridge Creek Industries) in 2005 securing exclusive rights to Great Southern Wood Preserving’s first fire-treated product line, a highly successful line generating a 150% increase in sales within year one and exponential year-over-year growth into the present.• Maximized production and profitability of two plants selling lumber products directly to industry dealers, leading national accounts such as The Home Depot, and large commercial contractors. Show less

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  Kronospan

  Jun 2009 - Aug 2012

  Sales Manager

  Recruited via the Managing Director (former VP of Industrial Products with G-P), playing a key role in growing an early-stage plant (the first U.S. facility of a privately held European company) to full production and 24/7 operations within two years. Oversaw an Inside Sales and Plant Scheduler and indirectly managed seven Operations and Quality personnel. • Collaborated with plant operations, managed product, and customer mix, and built relationships with key accounts (large national flooring and furniture companies) to sell, schedule, and market products across the U.S. • Achieved 24/7 production of an early-stage plant in two years and boosting profitability 30% over tenure.• Formed sustainable relationships with key, industry-leading accounts such as Shaw Flooring, Pergo Flooring, Mannington Flooring, Ashley Furniture and Kronotex Flooring. Show less

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  Georgia Pacific

  Aug 2012 - Jun 2021

  Regional Business Manager Georgia Pacific Gypsum

  Regional Business Manager, Gypsum Division, Georgia-Pacific Building Products (8/2012-6/2021)Recruited to manage Northeast and Midwest operations and sales across three plants (IA, IN, NH) due to performance results during earlier tenure with GP and progressive career in building products. Oversaw P&L, led an eight-member team of direct reports (Field Sales Managers) and indirectly managed 12 plant management, operations, transportation, and inside sales personnel. (Position eliminated in 2021 amid a divisional restructuring/consolidation.)• Brought on board in 2012 in a new prototype role to integrate Operations and Commercial (sales), teaming with plant operations to maximize volume/returns, and cross-functionally collaborating with plant scheduling/forecasting, transportation, and inside/field sales. • Leveraged multidisciplined background and expertise aligning manufacturing capabilities and marketplace/customer needs to introduce the Commercial component to Plant Managers and bridge the gap between Operations and Sales.• Directed the design and execution of a cross-functional reporting infrastructure and expanded/revised processes. • Piloted and expanded the scope and decision-making responsibilities of the first Regional Business Manager role created in 2012 and subsequently adopted by five North American regions (four in the U.S. and one in Canada).• Boosted total regional production of wallboard from 600M sf to 1B sf across all three plants, expanding to 24/7 operations, to realize consistent market share gains and improving overall profitability by more than 40%.• Led development of a high-caliber team based on mutual respect and shared goals, achieving a high rate of retention. Show less