Paul Geist

General Manager | VP of Operations | COO | Director of Manufacturing

Role: General Manager at Kappus Company
Location: Akron, OH, US
LinkedIn followers: 500 followers

About Paul Geist

Cross-functional executive successful at leading multi-site manufacturing operations, directing strategy, FP & A, and M&A initiatives. 20+ years of experience driving growth and profitability of Fortune 500 and PE-backed multi-site manufacturing operations. A strong blend of finance and operations management positions in the composites and biotech industries that includes international business experience. Proven history-shaping business vision, leading strategic planning, and directing tactical execution of programs. Well-versed in manufacturing, continuous improvement, LEAN, composites, financial accounting, budgeting, and internal controls. Track record of success directing M&A actions, including due diligence audits, acquisition integration, and divestitures. Leadership experience also includes over 7 years as a Field Artillery Officer in the U.S. military.Business Leadership• Manufacturing Multi-site P&L Responsibility• Strategic Planning• Cross-Functional Team Leadership• Organization & Talent Management • Lean Manufacturing• Business Transformation • M&A IntegrationFinancial Leadership• Financial Planning & Analysis • Budgeting | Forecasting• Financial Controls • Cash Flow ManagementCorporate Governance• Sarbanes-Oxley• ISO• Internal Auditing• EPA Compliance & Reporting

Experience

General Manager
Kappus Company
Jul 2023 — Present · Cleveland, OH, US
Responsible for overseeing all aspects of the business, including sales, service, operations, marketing, finance, IT and human resources. Provide leadership spanning multiple business units and drive the organization to exceed financial and customer metrics, and operational KPIs.

Education

Slippery Rock University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration - Accounting

Skills

Manufacturing
Customer Satisfaction
Lean Manufacturing
Six Sigma
Financial Analysis
Supply Chain Management
Leadership
Budgeting
Budget
Internal Controls
Business Process Improvement
Operations Management
Inventory Management
Sales Support Tools
Acquisitions
Erp
Acquisition Integration
Analysis
Budgets
Customer Analysis
Purchasing
Process Improvement
Pricing
Cross-Functional Team Leadership
Mergers & Acquisitions
Forecasting
Continuous Improvement
Strategic Planning
Financial Reporting
Mergers
Competitive Analysis
Contract Negotiation
P&L Management

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