Cortney H.

Chief Operating Officer | Scaling Smart Automation Solutions for the Warehouse of the Future

Role
Chief Operating Officer at Trew
Location
Cincinnati, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Cortney H.

Chief Operating Officer at Trew Automation, leading engineering, manufacturing, and project execution teams to deliver scalable, high-performance material handling solutions.With 20+ years in operations, engineering, and supply chain leadership, I focus on driving execution, automation, and growth in complex, capital-intensive environments. Passionate about building strong teams, improving efficiency, and scaling operations that deliver measurable impact.

Experience

  1. Chief Operating Officer

    Trew

    Apr 2025 — Present · Cincinnati, OH, US

    As COO of Trew Automation, I lead the company\'s core operational functions—including Project Management, Product Engineering, Project Engineering, and Manufacturing—to deliver scalable, smart material handling solutions that meet the evolving needs of integrators and end-users.My role is focused on- Driving operational efficiency and cross-functional alignment across engineering, manufacturing, and project execution teams - Enhancing throughput, quality, and customer satisfaction through continuous improvement practices - Partnering with executive leadership to shape and execute growth strategies backed by private equity - Ensuring disciplined execution and on-time, on-budget delivery of complex automation solutions - Leading organizational structure and process improvements that support agility and innovationTrew is a leader in automated material handling systems and software, known for delivering modular, scalable solutions tailored to the most demanding retail, e-commerce, and distribution environments.

Education

  • Harvard Law School

    Program on Negotiation Executive Course

  • University of Oklahoma

    MS, Operations Research

    1992 — 1994

  • University of Oklahoma

    BS, Industrial Engineering

    1987 — 1992

  • Virgil Scudder & Associates

    Media Crisis Training

Skills

  • Industrial Engineering
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Warehousing
  • Supply Chain Optimization
  • Operations Management
  • Supply Chain
  • Process Improvement
  • Transportation
  • Forecasting
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Logistics Management
  • Inventory Management
  • Inventory Control
  • Warehouse Management
  • Materials Management
  • Logistics
  • Transportation Management

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