Bill Wilson

Background

About Bill Wilson

Seasoned operations leader with a proven track record of driving performance improvements and implementing strategic initiatives. Expertise spans manufacturing, project management, and continuous improvement, resulting in significant productivity gains and cost reductions. Adept at managing diverse teams, fostering a safety-first culture, and overseeing complex projects from conception to completion. Combines strong technical skills with business acumen to deliver results across various industries, including optical manufacturing, construction, and building technologies. Professional Expertise and Technical Proficiencies: Operations Management - Manufacturing Process Optimization - Strategic Planning - Project Management - Team Leadership - Continuous Improvement - Six Sigma - Safety Culture Development - EHS Compliance - Data Analysis - Facility Design and Layout - Equipment Installation - Budget Management - ROI Analysis - Capital Expenditure Planning - Performance Metrics and KPIs - AutoCAD - Microsoft Office Suite - Electrical Systems - Mechanical Systems - HVAC Systems - Construction Management - Customer Relationship Management - Training and Development Key Achievements in Operations and Project Management: • Increased productivity by over 30% while leading two distinct production teams in a high-volume eyeglass manufacturing facility, producing an average of 3,200 custom units daily. • Implemented formal continuous improvement initiatives, resulting in a 17% reduction in direct costs. • Managed multiple large-scale projects, including the setup of centralized consumable inventory and the selection and network rollout of the CMSS software platform. • Grew mechanical service business revenue from $150K to $1.5M annually within two years as a Service Account Engineer at Siemens Building Technologies, Inc. • Led renovation teams and performed all aspects of renovations while consistently staying within budget and on schedule as Renovation Project Manager at Rita J. Hogan, LLC.