Tom Delgatto

About Tom Delgatto

Seasoned operations executive with over two decades of experience leading organizations through transformation, growth, and operational excellence. I bring a proven record of aligning strategy, people, and process to deliver sustainable performance and profitability across diverse industries including metals, aerospace, automotive, PE, commercial transportation and construction.As a hands-on yet strategic leader, I’ve led large-scale lean initiatives, optimized global supply chains, and managed full P&L ownership for complex, multi-site operations. My approach blends disciplined execution with data-driven decision-making—ensuring that every initiative drives measurable business impact.I’m passionate about building empowered teams, fostering cultures of accountability, and positioning operations as a true competitive advantage. My focus is on driving scalable systems, operational resilience, and cross-functional collaboration that enable long-term growth and enterprise value creation.

Experience

1. Vice President Operations

   Shurco

   Jun 2024 — Present

   Operational Oversight | Multi-Site Manufacturing & DistributionEnterprise Leadership & ScaleProvide executive oversight for multi-site manufacturing and branch operations, leading a workforce of 260+ employees. Build high-performance leadership teams and instill a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline across all locations.Operational Excellence & Lean TransformationDrive operational efficiency through the design and deployment of KPIs, standardized processes, and lean manufacturing principles. Eliminate waste, improve throughput, and increase productivity while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and delivery performance.Financial & P&L ManagementOwn operational budgets, forecasting, and financial performance analysis. Partner closely with finance and senior leadership to optimize cost structures, improve margins, and allocate capital effectively, delivering measurable improvements to EBITDA and cash flow.Strategy Execution & Growth EnablementCollaborate with executive leadership to translate strategic objectives into executable operating plans. Support organic growth and scalability through capacity planning, process optimization, and data-driven decision-making, informed by market analysis and competitive benchmarking.Quality, Customer, and Continuous ImprovementOversee quality systems to ensure products consistently meet or exceed industry standards. Lead continuous improvement initiatives that enhance product quality, customer satisfaction, and operational reliability across the enterprise.

Education

• Marquette University

  Bachelor, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Information Technology

  1997 — 2002

Skills

• Lean Manufacturing
• Continuous Improvement
• 5s
• Tpm
• Manufacturing
• Manufacturing Operations Management
• Aluminum
• Supply Chain
• Toyota Production System
• Root Cause Analysis
• Mrp
• Kaizen
• Smed
• Value Stream Mapping
• Operational Excellence