Steven Zenar

Background

About Steven Zenar

Throughout my career, I have driven top and bottom-line profitability for diverse manufacturing firms. What sets me apart is that I can understand different viewpoints by leveraging my unique experiences in finance, plant management, operations, and sales. With my financial background, I use a data-driven approach to solve problems and make decisions. Armed with a continuous improvement mindset, I’m willing to challenge the status quo, drive change, and implement innovative solutions. I strive to be a collaborative cross-functional change agent. By acting as the voice of calm in the room, I pull together the best resources to discover optimal solutions. I am experienced in leading all functional areas, including finance, manufacturing, sales, human resources, risk management, information technology, stakeholder/community relations, and office operations. As a strategic business development head, I grew revenues by 170% by leading sales teams, closing large OEM contracts, integrating acquisitions, optimizing pricing, and conducting consultative sales and account planning. An experienced plant operations manager, I have successfully navigated industry upturns and downturns over time. I also enhanced safety, quality, and delivery by implementing lean manufacturing tools and processes. I am known as an empowering servant leader who builds high-performing, loyal teams by removing roadblocks and obtaining resources. I also am a supportive coach and mentor who enables associates to achieve their career goals. Words that describe me include analytical, resilient, determined, and agile. I have a strong business acumen and professional presence and strong interpersonal skills. Key Competencies: Operations Management: Cost Reduction | Safety | Quality | Logistics | Process & Plant Automation | KPIs | Manufacturing | EHS | Regulatory Compliance | Operational Excellence | Risk Management | Supply Chain | Vendor Management | Vendor & Union Negotiations | Data Analytics | Inventory Control Business Development: Consultative Selling | Account Management & Planning | Contract Negotiations Finance & Accounting: Financial Analysis & Reporting | Accounts Payable | Forecasting Leadership: P&L Management | Team Building | Cross-functional Team Leadership | Strategic Planning | Problem Solving | Conflict Resolution | Employee Engagement | Coaching & Mentoring | Culture Change | Community Engagement | Communication Technology: Microsoft Office – Excel – Word – PowerPoint – Power BI | SAP | Hyperion Reporting | Polaris Reporting