Andy Plyler

About Andy Plyler

30+ Years of proven commercial and military business growth and team building, that has stabilized, grown and successfully exited multi-site manufacturing and aftermarket businesses. Sustainable turn-arounds in multiple manufacturing, assembly and aftermarket business enterprises. Have always delivered Revenue and EBITDA growth, plus operational excellence and supply chain performance in short order. Excellent understanding and application of Lean Manufacturing (TPS and TOC) to maximize return on capital and assets. ITAR, ISO, FAR and DFAR experience Have led and managed Public and Private Equity build-to-print manufacturing, CNC, MRO, distribution, and B2B enterprises. Strong aerospace domain business development and industry contacts and relationships. Extreme focus on Balance Sheet strength and Income Statement growth. Always balancing the business\'s financial capacities and capabilities, while focusing on increasing top line and improving gross margin. Business Development focus and intense Execution skills. Excellent business and industry relationships in multiple markets, with a deep domain expertise in commercial and defense aviation and aerospace. Strong business and corporate development skills, always seeking out revenue opportunities, while maximizing the capacity and capabilities of the business and team. Demonstrated and proven strategic planning expertise that provides the framework for an enterprise\'s growth plan, which will include actionable and tangible management objectives and the corresponding leadership accountability. Accelerated revenue and quickly increased EBITDA through operational performance in complex business situations to deliver high value. Strong business development and sales skills. International and multi-site business management and ownership experience. Have managed and led all facets of business from business development, operations, finance and banking relationships. Operational leadership in complex business environments, including international multi-site management. Have reported to BoD\'s, PE management teams and private ownership. Have lead turn-around efforts at both private equity owned and Fortune 500 companies, grown market share, increased revenues and accelerated profits and shareholder value in very challenging environments. Excellent understanding of aerospace manufacturing and aftermarket services business processes and possess the leadership skills to maximize the potential of teams and the overall business. Lean and Six Sigma trained at Goodrich and Honeywell Aerospace.

Experience

1. General Manager

   Petersen Inc.

   Jan 2023 — Present · Ogden, UT, US

   P&L Responsibility for a private equity owned, heavy fabrication and machining operation located in Ogden, Utah and Pocatello, Idaho. Business also includes a 3PL Services business unit. Primary industries include Nuclear, Aerospace, Defense and Mining. Approximately 650 employees, sq ft of manufacturing operations and 1.2m square feet of 3PL warehousing and operations. ITAR, ISO, AS9100 and NQA-1 Certified.

Education

• Kennesaw State University

  Bachelor’s Degree, Business Management

  1990 — 1994

• Thunderbird School of Global Management

  Executive Management Program, International Business Management

  1998 — 1999