Rob Hill

Manufacturing Executive

Role
Chief Executive Officer at Speed North America
Location
Columbus, OH, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Rob Hill

Accomplished manufacturing executive with 31 years of proven leadership and broad manufacturing expertise spanning aerospace, automotive and consumer goods - bringing cross-industry insight to complex operational challenges. Recognized for developing high-performing teams and driving operational excellence through lean methodologies, strategic discipline and a servant leadership style rooted in integrity and empathy.

Experience

  1. Chief Executive Officer

    Speed North America

    Jul 2025 — Present · Wooster, OH, US

    SPEED North America is a leading manufacturer of extruded copolymers and the dominant market leader for trimmer lines. Our custom product range sets the global benchmark for performance, quality and value for the world\'s top OEMs, landscaping professionals and retail customers.

Education

  • The Ohio State University

    BS, Industrial Engineering

    1988 — 1994

Skills

  • Apqp
  • Kanban
  • Fmea
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Continuous Improvement
  • Kaizen
  • Manufacturing Engineering
  • Gd&T
  • Value Stream Mapping
  • Engineering
  • Root Cause Analysis
  • Process Improvement
  • 5s
  • Six Sigma
  • Automotive
  • Manufacturing
  • Spc
  • Ppap
  • Engineering Management
  • Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (Fmea)

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