Spencer W.

Business Unit Leader @U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Company

Richmond, VA, US

Revitalized and led the successful startup of one our production lines, implanting strategic process improvements and operational decisions that accelerated ramp-up, optimized efficiency, and met urgent market demand ahead of schedule- Leading and managing a team of 30+ production professionals providing guidance, setting performance goals, and fostering a positive work environment to ensure the team\'s productivity and efficiency- Driving operational excellence within the production facility including implementing and optimizing processes, monitoring production metrics, and identifying areas for improvement to enhance productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness- Collaborating with various departments, such as procurement, logistics, quality assurance, and engineering and maintenance, to ensure seamless coordination and alignment of production activities