Scott Mitchell
Global Operations Executive | Driving Multi-Site Manufacturing Excellence | P&L Leadership • M&A Integration • Lean Implementation
- Role
- Vice President of Operations at Equipment & Controls, Inc
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Scott Mitchell
I am a senior operations executive with 25+ years of experience leading multi-site manufacturing, distribution, and supply chain organizations across North America and globally. My career has spanned automotive, plastics, and industrial automation, where I’ve consistently delivered growth, operational excellence, and cultural transformation.I bring deep expertise in:* P&L Leadership – full accountability for $300M+ business units, driving profitability and long-term growth* Global Operations Strategy – overseeing 6+ plants, distribution centers, and complex supply chains across multiple geographies* Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement – achieving double-digit cost reductions, cycle time improvements, and world-class safety results* Leadership Development – building high-performing teams and succession-ready leaders at every level* M&A Integration – successfully integrating acquired businesses to capture synergies and accelerate performance* What sets me apart is my ability to align operations with business strategy — scaling organizations, improving agility, and unlocking enterprise value. I thrive in environments of complexity and change, bringing a pragmatic yet visionary approach to leadership.I am currently exploring senior operational leadership roles (COO, EVP, or transformational VP of Operations) with complex, challenging and high growth manufacturing companies seeking to scale, integrate, and optimize their operations for sustainable growth.
Experience
Vice President of Operations
Oct 2013 — Present · Pittsburgh, PA, US
As Vice President of Operations at Equipment & Controls, Inc, I lead manufacturing, engineering, supply chain, and field service operations across a multi-site network. My focus has been on driving operational excellence, implementing lean practices, and strengthening safety and quality systems. Over the past decade, I have positioned ECI for sustained growth by improving efficiency, enhancing customer delivery, and building a culture of accountability and continuous improvement. These efforts have supported strong performance and market leadership in the chemical, paper, power, and oil & gas industries.
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
Executive Scholar Program, Leadership
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering
Oakland University
Master of Business Administration, MBA
Skills
- Quality System
- Ppap
- Molding
- Kaizen
- Manufacturing Operations
- Smed
- Poka Yoke
- Apqp
- Iso
- Tqm
- Manufacturing Operations Management
- Spc
- Quality Management
- Lean Manufacturing
- Team Building
- Root Cause Analysis
- Kanban
- Continuous Improvement
- Process Engineering
- Engineering Management
- Machine Tools
- Supply Chain Management
- Jit
- Automotive
- Manufacturing Management
- Polymers
- Production Planning
- Toyota Production System
- Six Sigma
- Stamping
- Problem Solving
- Business Planning
- 5s
- Tpm
- Blow Molding
- Fmea
- Industrial Engineering
- Dmaic
- Operational Excellence
- Manufacturing Engineering
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