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Professional Training
Board Impact Statement
Key Metrics & Impact
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Aaron Leuer

Aaron Leuer

Montgomery,IL

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If you do it when it doesn't matter, you'll do it when it does!

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certificate

Summary

Strategic operations executive with 23+ years in flexible packaging and 15 years in senior leadership. Proven record of driving rapid sales growth, margin expansion, and operational discipline. Expert in lean manufacturing, cost control, and building high-performance teams. Recognized for delivering actionable data, adaptable problem-solving, and scalable process improvements.

Skills

  • P&L Ownership
  • Market expansion strategies
  • EBITDA growth strategies
  • Cost management for labor and materials
  • Waste reduction strategies
  • Data-driven decision making
  • Team development and leadership
  • Process Optimization
  • Quality management systems
  • Analytical reporting skills
  • Proficient in building metrics and visual data presentations

Work History

Plant Manager

Fortis Solutions Group
01.2022 - Current
  • Achieved year-over-year sales growth of +27.5% in 2024 and projected +53–65% in 2025, consistently outperforming industry benchmarks.
  • Reduced material waste by 18% year-over-year through targeted process improvements and lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Improved on-time delivery rate from 92% to 99% within 12 months by streamlining scheduling and logistics.
  • Fostered a culture of accountability and adaptability, driving continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  • Led training programs that increased cross-functional skill coverage by 35%, enabling greater flexibility and responsiveness to production demands.

VP of Operations

Identi-Graphics, Inc. (acquired by Fortis)
01.2002 - 01.2022
  • Scaled sales >250% over tenure; led capital deployment and process integration.
  • Established in-house prepress, plate making, and quality systems.
  • Delivered operational stability via KPI management and lean practices.

Professional Training

Frontline Leadership Training (2023)

Board Impact Statement

Trusted by ownership and executive teams to deliver sustained value creation, operational transparency, and disciplined execution. Adept at translating complex operations into clear, board-level metrics and actionable insights. Consistently drive above-market growth, margin expansion, and risk-managed performance—enabling confident strategic decisions and investor confidence.

Key Metrics & Impact

  • Sales (YoY): 2023 | 2024 (+27.5%) | 2025E = (+53–65%)
  • 2025 projection based on YTD actuals through August and run-rate scenarios
  • EBITDA Margin: 30.3% YTD 2025
  • Gross Profit Margin: 31.2% YTD 2025
  • Direct Labor: 5.7% of sales | Indirect Labor: 6.8% (vs. 10.5% budget)
  • Material Cost: 32.8% of sales

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