John Albers

About John Albers

Operations Management Professional specializing in identifying and implementing solutions to maximize the potential of people, processes and profitability with the ability to turn vision into action, accountability and visual results. Proven ability to work collaboratively and cross-functionally with leadership to shape the vision and set implementation in motion. Known as a passionate leader who thrives on realizing optimized performance by building educated teams that focus on results. Strengths include needs identification, problem solving, technical acumen, team building and leadership.Specialties: • Leadership: Making vision reality, Team building• Strategic Direction: Vision shaping, Operations strategy• Business Growth: Organizational structure & development, Performance improvement• Process Excellence: Systems management, Lean manufacturing

Experience

1. Chief Operating Officer

   GENERAL TOOL COMPANY

   Oct 2015 — Present

   Responsible for directing the manufacturing, manufacturing support, production control, supply chain and quality management activities for multiple facilities comprising sq. ft. of manufacturing space employing skilled precision machining, fabrication, welding, and assembly associates.• Provides strategic direction necessary to improve operational execution and order fulfillment to meet or exceed customer satisfaction. This includes establishing performance indicators, operating goals, realignment initiatives, productivity improvements, and cost reduction programs to foster continuous improvement. • Ensures supply chain activities are aligned with operational execution for effective cost control while identifying opportunities for further cost reductions to maximize the profitability of the company.• Ensure that the standards of the Quality Management System are consistently being followed throughout the organization thereby creating an effective QA governance methodology. The goal is a high-quality system where the product continually meets or exceeds the expectations of the customer.

Education

• United States Military Academy at West Point

  Building Leaders For Tomorrow - Today!

• University of Cincinnati

  Master's Degree

• University of Cincinnati

  Bachelor's Degree

Skills

• Inventory Management
• Inventory Control
• Six Sigma
• Injection Molding
• Iso
• Project Planning
• Supply Chain
• Supplier Development
• Cpim
• Machine Tools
• Demand Planning
• Management
• Engineering
• Purchasing
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Design for Manufacturing
• Kaizen
• Operations
• Food
• Process Manufacturing
• Contract Negotiation
• Strategic Planning
• Procurement
• Negotiation
• Continuous Improvement
• 5s
• Cscp
• Medicine
• Operations Management
• Manufacturing
• Warehousing
• Lean Manufacturing
• Supply Management
• Lighting
• Supply Chain Management
• Jit
• Process Scheduler
• Strategic Sourcing
• Materials Management