Wesley Funsch

About Wesley Funsch

An innovative business and operations strategist, I have transformed existing and turnaround organizations into top tier, self-sustaining entities by setting new standards for performance, profitability, and success that both peers and competitors strive to achieve. I possess the ability to rapidly learn the intricacies of new situations, technology, and teams, and I am an expert at identifying both overt and latent opportunities to improve current practices, and establish a solid foundation for future advancement. I am continually recognized for my ability to achieve positive outcomes where all others have failed and for going above and beyond the call of duty to ensure objectives are not only met, but surpassed. Conceptualizing and directing high-impact initiatives and Lean manufacturing projects that produce long-term sustainable business and profit growth, I will be a valuable asset to your company. I am a visionary, hands-on leader, creative problem solver, and mentor. My passion for developing human and organizational potential exceeds the average professional. I am enthusiastic about creating groundbreaking solutions that increase capabilities and drive business to the next level. I thrive in challenging environments and always deliver outstanding results. Specialties: Strategic Analysis & Planning • Lean Transformation & Modernization • Bottom-Line Optimization • Turnarounds • Multi-Project Management • Continuous Improvement • Safety • QualityResource Management • Complex Problem Solving • Team Building • Leadership Development • Cross Functional Team Management

Experience

1. Chief Operations Officer

   Emerald Transportation Solutions LLC

   Jul 2022 — Present · Griffin, GA, US

Education

• Georgia Institute of Technology

  Bachelor of Engineering (B.Eng.), Materials Science

  1990 — 1994

• Indiana University South Bend

  Master's degree, Master of Business Administration

  1996 — 1999

Skills

• Cost Reduction Implementation
• Business Development
• Lighting
• Fmea
• Quality Management
• Project Management
• Lean Manufacturing
• Inventory Planning
• Cnc Manufacturing
• Manufacturing
• Operating Budgets
• Process Engineering
• Workplace Safety
• Pnl Management
• Kaizen
• Team Leadership
• Erp
• Microsoft Office
• Data Mining
• Apics
• Engineering
• Lean Management
• Cost Accounting
• Process Automation
• Value Stream Mapping
• Process Improvement
• Operations Management
• Union Relations
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Machining
• Ms Project
• Contract Negotiation
• Product Development
• Cost Planning
• Six Sigma
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Management
• Team Building
• Leadership
• Inventory Management