Brian Karmilowicz
Elysburg,PA
Summary
Results-driven Operations Manager with expertise in team leadership and project management. Skilled in decision-making and process improvement, achieving significant EBIDTA gains and enhancing operational efficiency.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Office Manager
Jeld-Wen Doors
Pottsville, Pa
09.2025 - Current
- Coordinated office activities for 24/7 plant with over 550 employees, ensuring efficient operations and smooth workflow. These include all shipping, receiving, scheduling, and onboarding.
- Responsible for Quarterly sales goals ensuring that we are meeting goals to meet EBIDTA.
- Assisted in maintaining office supplies inventory, streamlining procurement processes.
- Supported the onboarding process for new employees, enhancing team integration.
- Lead Quarterly Inventory with over 12 million dollars in product. While maintaining a .025 variance.
- Co-ordinate sales and shipments for all retail and intercompany customers.
Production Manager
Jeld-Wen Doors
Pottsville, PA
06.2013 - 09.2025
- Oversaw daily production operations for 24/7 facility with up to 550 employees.
- Led cross-functional teams in implementing process improvements to enhance productivity. Held Quarterly Kaizen events to root cause and correct key issues identified with KPIs.
- Led up to 22 direct report Managers and provide training on lean management systems.
- Provided daily, weekly, and monthly goals based off of customer demand and KPIS.
- Led multiple improvement projects resulting in up to 70% EBIDTA gains and shipping over 100k doors per week from one faciilty
- Oversaw new warehouse purchase, layout, and implementation.
Operations Manager
Cut-Rite Onions LLC
Millersburg, PA
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Oversaw all operations for fresh cut produce facility with up to 200 employees that operated 24/7.
- Implemented safety protocols that reduced workplace incidents by fostering a culture of compliance.
- Led cross-functional teams in achieving operational goals through enhanced communication and collaboration. Developed multiple Manager Trainees.
- Developed training programs that improved staff performance and reduced onboarding time for new hires. As well as brought in improved safety training process during orientation.
- Provided savings in all operational aspects including shipping, purchasing, efficiency, and machine OEE.
Education
Six Sigma - Six Sigma Black Belt
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY06-2015
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Maryland, Baltimore County
Baltimore, MD06-2008
Skills
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Operations management
- Decision-making
- Planning and implementation
- Project management
- Employee motivation
Timeline
Office Manager
Jeld-Wen Doors
09.2025 - Current
Production Manager
Jeld-Wen Doors
06.2013 - 09.2025
Operations Manager
Cut-Rite Onions LLC
05.2009 - 05.2013
Six Sigma - Six Sigma Black Belt
Cornell University
Bachelor of Science - Economics
University of Maryland, Baltimore County