Ken Flajs

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About Ken Flajs

Accomplished professional with a proven record of driving productivity, efficiency, and profitability by developing and implementing operational strategies, processes, and infrastructure. Effectively manages all aspects of multi-location, domestic, international, multi-cultural, and geographically dispersed operations to create a sustainable platform for growth, forward-looking infrastructures, and high-performance teams that are actively involved in continuous improvement. Specializes in leading sales efforts and developing customized products in paper, print, packaging, and logistics for some of the world’s largest companies. Demonstrated record of quickly establishing start-up companies and divisions, turning around struggling organizations, and elevating mature operations by streamlining and consolidating operations. Capitalizes on superior analytical capabilities, business acumen, and innate instinct to develop and improve programs, systems, strategies, and methods that properly align operational leadership to organizational strategy. Value-driven fiscal manager with a history of increasing profitability and reducing expenditures through effective allocation of human and material resources. Utilizes advanced communication and interpersonal skills, deep understanding of what drives customers, and expertise in numerous markets to win over C-Level decision makers and effectively navigate highly matrixed organizations. Inspirational, team-oriented leader who creates and communicates a shared vision that results in a culture of commitment and accountability as well as highly motivated employees, peers, and external partners who consistently exceed expectations.