Eric Mertz
Chief Executive Officer @Cotswold Architectural Products
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WORK HISTORY
Chief Executive Officer @Cotswold Architectural Products
Rochester, NY, US
Partner with financial stakeholders on strategic business issues for this offshore manufacturer of fenestration hardware sold worldwide. Manage the capital budgets associated with production; ensure operational best practices for safety, quality and efficiency; and establish product and market development strategies with the goal of increasing revenue.
EDUCATION
Harvard Business School
Certificate of Completion, Advanced Management Program (AMP)
Ferris State University
Bachelor of Science - BS, Product Design Engineering Technology
ABOUT ERIC MERTZ
C-Level Executive with Broad Strategic Competencies and Critical Skills in Tactical Execution Seeking New Leadership Challenge in Skilled Manufacturing and Industry-Transferable Skills Seeking Special Assignments or Consulting Engagements. Entrepreneurial senior leader with a track record of turnaround leadership taking revenue from $30M to $130M annually while doubling market share over 15 years. Hands-on experience growing the business globally through strategic leadership, extensive product innovation and focused acquisitions. Full P&L responsibility for as many as ten facilities employing over 950 people across three continents.BEST FIT: Low-Mix, High-Volume Production | High-Mix, Low-Volume Production | Custom ManufacturingPROFESSIONAL PROFILE: KEY DRIVER IN ORGANIZATIONAL SUCCESS: A KEEN FOCUS ON PEOPLE, PLACE AND PACEI am a multidisciplinary senior leader with a documented record of achievement driving high profitability in a commoditized industry. Colleagues would describe me as a principled leader-manager with a reputation for high integrity, accountability and transparency. I am masterful at setting the strategic direction with the unique ability to ensure tactical execution across all mission imperatives. I bring skill in driving results with and through people, galvanizing commitment cross functionally and setting the industry standard for customer focus, commitment and service. A best fit for me would be a consulting or contract position with a company committed to maximizing its potential, product and service excellence, and revenue capture through market development. Reach me via LinkedIn or at E••••••@gmail.com. Thank you.EXECUTIVE COMPETENCIES:Global Strategic Vision & Alignment Stakeholder Engagement Organization Building Tactical Execution Business Transformation Innovation Management International Business Operations Multi-Site Plant Management Footprint Optimization Business Integrations, Mergers & Acquisitions Board of Directors Relations Sustainability Contingency Planning Risk Management Disaster Recovery Change Management Supply Chain Management Leadership Development Factory Automation Culture & Change ManagementAREAS OF EXPERTISE: PEOPLE: The ability to engage stakeholders, galvanize commitment & communicate a shared vision. PLACE: A big-picture view of the waterfront—never mistaking a clear view for a short direction. PACE: Navigating the speed bumps operationally & ensuring that the business is doing the right things.
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