Jeff Caldwell
VP of Operations & Supply Chain at FluiDyne Fluid Power
- Role
- Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain at Fluidyne Fluid Power
- Location
- Royal Oak, MI, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jeff Caldwell
VP of Operations & Supply Chain with extensive experience overseeing organizational development and daily operations within fast-paced manufacturing environments, effectively motivating cross-functional teams through a combination of hands-on leadership and systematic support to achieve buy-in. Dynamic business unit leader adept at identifying problems and rapidly devising solutions that can be seamlessly implemented to alleviate production bottlenecks without sacrificing quality or quota attainment. Proven continuous improvement specialist with a history of utilizing Kaizen events and Six Sigma methodologies to foster further development in alignment with stakeholder objectives on time and within budget.Areas of Expertise:Manufacturing OperationsStrategic LeadershipContinuous ImprovementOrganizational DevelopmentSafety & ComplianceCost ContainmentProduction Quota Unionized Business UnitsKaizen Events
Experience
Vice President of Operations & Supply Chain
Jun 2024 — Present · Fraser, MI, US
Supported the Operations Manager by removing execution roadblocks, approving resources and project spend, and enabling process improvements that supported growth objectives. • Led 2026 budget planning with the CEO and operations team, driving forecasting alignment and maintaining adherence to budget targets while advancing strategic projects and solutions. • Drove revenue growth by implementing efficiency initiatives, including cross-training programs, that expanded production capacity without adding headcount. • Assumed leadership of Supply Chain and Purchasing, overseeing ERP implementation and data cleanup during the April 2024 SAP go-live, and establishing new processes to maintain accurate purchasing data.
Education
University of Detroit Mercy
Master of Science - MS
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science - BS
Skills
- Data Analysis
- Global Project Management
- Customer Service
- Talent Management
- Consulting
- Leadership
- Analysis
- Performance Management
- Manufacturing
- Microsoft Excel
- Project Management
- Organizational Development
- Selection
- Job Coaching
- Process Improvement
- Psychometrics
- Talent Assessment
- Interview Coaching
- Training
- Testing
- Management
- Team Building
- Employee Engagement
- Job Analysis
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