Bob Henry

Experience

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  BAE Systems

  Mar 2004 - Aug 2010

  Manager of Armored Wheeled Vehicles

  At BAE, I served in a strategic role to help clients achieve communications success. Focus on the strategic planning, management, and execution of program activities and campaigns. I created and executed project work plans and contracts and revised as needed to meet changing needs and requirements and developed and implemented written systems and procedures of project management program execution from planning at the proposal stage through completion of installation. I delegated authority and responsibilities to staff who coordinated and expedited project installation and support activities and monitored and assured coordination and integration of workflow, timely completion of projects, budgetary conformance, schedules, and utilization of personnel. Key contributions include:• Increased regional annual revenues 75% while maintaining operating income of >30% through well-planned project scheduling and coordination strategies and effective time/resource optimization.• Led workforce of 400 full-time operations staff across two facilities with 350,000 sq. ft. of space. • Named “Best Managed” and “Best Appearing” division for nine months in 2010.• Designated to complete a special assignment to Sealy, Texas by leading the plant to improved operational metrics in just 30 days.(Repair Military Trucks) Show less

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  Choctaw Defense

  Aug 2010 - Apr 2014

  V P of Operations

  In this leadership role, I executed plans and strategies for all aspects of the manufacturing and assembly process for a $31M organization. I developed operational strategy and led execution of scaling operations and agile new product commercialization along a very steep growth curve. I delivered products and experiences while decreasing costs and consistently providing product quality and supply and collaborated with marketing, technology, finance, and R&D teams to continuously improve the customer experience and the product. I shaped the culture and direction of the organization and substantially contributed to the development of the overall financial plan. Key contributions include:• Set and ensured adherence to key performance indicators, demand, and capacity planning and logistics, earning “Best Manufacturing Facility” in Oklahoma in 2014.• Earned “Best Manufacturing” award in 2012.• Further developed our manufacturing strategy and managed multiple manufacturing relationships across the U.S. Show less

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  Gunnebo Johnson Corporation

  Apr 2014 - Dec 2019

  V P of Operations

  I provide executive-level leadership with full P&L accountability for all business activities in more than 4 facilities employing workforce of more than 100 for an organization with a $45M annual budget. I develop business management goals and objectives to promote organizational growth and implement business plans and strategies to promote attainment of goals. I organize and coordinate operations to ensure maximum productivity and ensure that all operational functions are performing at or above established standards and that all service, quality, and financial objectives were met on a consistent basis. I research, coordinate, and manage all elements and processes of land acquisition and real estate development due diligence including zoning, site development, building codes, land site planning, easements, municipality requirements, availability of utilizes, and other matters. Key contributions include:• Established, improved, and implemented operational systems, processes and policies of the business including management reporting, analysis, information flow and management, business processes, quality control, and organizational planning.• Conceptualized and initiated aggressive internal growth plan to take the company from $160K in negative variances per month to positive variances in just 18 months.• Introduced strategic and tactical action plans to increase revenues two-fold and leverage existing utilization to reduce overhead by 30% and increase production by 15%. Won lean implementation award in 2015 for the state of Oklahoma. Show less

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  Reading Truck Body, LLC

  Mar 2020 - Sept 2020

  Plant Manager

  Responsible for all plant operations.

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  Reading Truck Group

  Sept 2020 - Sept 2021

  Director Of Operations

  Day to day operations management of the Claremore OK plant. Including manufacturing, planning, shipping and receiving inventory, paint, machining, welding, and assembly.

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  Bob Henry Insurance

  Jun 2021 - now

  Farmers Insurance Agency Owner