Rick Ahern

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About Rick Ahern

Contact info: 414.491.7379 rwahern1@aol.com Senior operations and general management executive with experience in operations, general management, and leading business units. Background in manufacturing, distribution, supply chain, sales, P/L, and business development strategies. Strong business and leadership skills resulting in improved sales and profitability while achieving tactical and strategic objectives through lean and continuous improvement methodologies, developing high performance management teams, and driving customer focused initiatives. Experience in plant turn around and consolidation, employee relations and negotiations, product management, sales management and marketing strategies, financial and capital budgeting, continuous improvement and lean execution. Recognized ability to identify synergies, execute initiatives, and track progress on deliverables, while ensuring alignment with customer and shareholder interest. Core Competencies: Operations Management General Management Operational Strategy Development and Execution Sales Management Supply Chain Optimization Managerial Team Building & Development Lean & Six Sigma Process Improvement Sales and Marketing Strategy and Execution Customer Service and Relations Negotiations