Lee Schwartz

Background

About Lee Schwartz

Summary:A hands-on and highly-analytical operations executive with expertise in creating value, driving revenue growth, and implementing strategic initiatives for multimillion-dollar organizations. Passionate about providing quality results, exceeding targeted expectations, and developing cohesive teams in alignment with the organization’s long-term vision. Eternally optimistic and a trusted leader, effective at maximizing the strengths and capabilities of top-performing teams. Core Skills:Financial Forecasting | Operational Efficiencies| Emotional Intelligence | Safety Initiatives | Emergency Planning | Training + Development | Inventory Management + Strategy | Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)| Cost Control | Employee Engagement | Budget Management | Leadership Development | INFOR | Oracle | MS Office Suite Key Career Accomplishments:• Operational Excellence: Implemented a new ERP system and accomplished a 22% increase in revenue and $42M in EBITDA from 2017-2019 • Change + Disaster Management: Swiftly transferred equipment from a burned down plant into a new facility, engaged technicians, and reestablished production within 96 hours with no disruption in deliveries • Safety Strategies: Integrated a behavior-based training method for safety standards across the operations division; resulted in a 50% reduction in total-case incident rates (TCIR) and ~80% reduction in worker’s compensation costs • Recognition: Earned the “Most Improved Trailer Manufacturer for Safety” award for three consecutive years from the Truck Trailer Manufacturer’s Association