Tom Ruble

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About Tom Ruble

Having more than 50 years of experience in manufacturing, I’m eager to help you and your organization make dramatic improvements. Arvense Group is focused on creating value for our clients by being results oriented with experienced consultants (typically 20-40 years) and quick decisions.If you'd like to connect and discuss ways to increase production, improve EBITDA or find 7-figure savings each year, Emil me at TomRuble@ArvenseGroup.com or call or text at 256-206-2248.A quick summary of my career:General Motors 25 years – first line supervisor through multi-plant executive Brakes Ball and Roller Bearings Manufacturing Engineering Manufacturing Management $375 million project leaderWolverine Tube (publicly traded) – 7 years. SVP Operations 7 Plants in US and Canada Grew bottom line 10% per year for 3 years. SVP Strategic Initiatives Implemented Lean companywide -$100+ million in savings. Dramatically improved Safety and QualityNSK Corporation – 5 years SVP North America Automotive 4 plants, people Total P&L Sales, Marketing, Purchasing, ManufacturingConsulting – 15 yearsClient A – Family-owned machine shop. Increase production 40% in first week, doubled in first month. Saved the major customer and more than paid for our 12-week engagement in real time. Continued to save at that level for 5 years after we left.Client B – Publicly traded global Oil and Gas equipment provider Engineering, Procurement, Construction Improved on time delivery and saved client $75 million per year.Client C – Private Equity Consumer Goods Equipment Producer Improved EBITDA $26 million over a 2-yr period Increased Enterprise Value nearly $400 million Increased throughput. Kitting, offline sub-assemblies and 3PL implementationClient D – Family Owned multi billion dollar company Increased production ramp up of new product Improved Receiving and incoming material processes Dramatic improvements in material handling Saved $10 million per year.Client E – interim COO for electric battery 2-wheel vehicle OEM Stood up organization. Developed Operations organization and hired over 500 team members. Developed manufacturing operations for world’s largest scooter plant. Initiated site selection process including suppliers and battery assembly facilities