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Christopher Aho
Sandy,OR
Summary
Accomplished Executive with a proven track record at establishing corporate direction and company performance management. Adept in strategic planning, sales & marketing and operations management . Excelled in leading teams to exceed performance goals, driving efficiency improvements, and fostering strong customer and supplier relationships.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager
Sinclair & Rush / Indepak
05.2022 - 11.2024
- Overall responsibility for the Portland site operational planning and performance.
- Managed budget development, sales forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives.
- Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
- Key contributor to marketing, sales and new product development processes.
- Monitored financial performance and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Oversaw successful launch of new product lines, coordinating between departments to ensure unified approach and timely delivery.
- Managed large equipment purchases and related moves and production layout reorganization.
General Manager
Indepak
05.2005 - 05.2022
- Overall responsibility for all functional areas and performance of the organization.
- Successfully led the organization through times of significant growth and decline.
- Developed Marketing Strategies and Sales Plans.
- Created and implemented an annual Strategic Planning program.
- Managed sales forecasting, and financial reporting processes to track progress towards organizational objectives.
- Monitored financial performance and controlled expenses to provide financial stability and long-term organizational growth.
- Maximized efficiency by coaching and mentoring personnel on management principles, industry practices, company procedures, and technology systems.
- Implemented effective cost-saving measures to reduce overhead expenses without compromising quality or service.
- Established comprehensive employee training programs to develop skills, improve productivity, and maintain compliance with industry regulations.
- Championed continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced operational performance across all departments.
- Oversaw successful launch of new product lines, coordinating between departments to ensure unified approach and timely delivery.
- Developed corporate systems for hiring, employee performance management and pay administration.
- Formed a strategic alliance with a Dutch company and our largest customer for global supply.
- Developed company KPI's and metrics reporting system.
- Oversaw the implementation of three ISO standards.
Customer & Vendor Services Manager
Indepak
02.2000 - 05.2005
- Overall management of Customer Service, Purchasing, Supplier Relationships and Shipping, Receiving & Warehousing.
- Developed customer contracts, pricing and inventory management programs for customers.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with suppliers, resulting in cost savings for the company without sacrificing quality.
- Strengthened vendor relationships by maintaining open communication and promptly addressing any concerns or issues
- Worked with raw material suppliers to establish agreed upon raw material specifications.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Mt. Hood Community College
Gresham, OR06-1990
Skills
- Operations Management
- Marketing & Sales Management
- Strategic planning
- Budgeting & forecasting
- Leadership and team building
- HIring and employee performance management
- Relationship building
- Efficiency improvements
- Project management
- Issue resolution
Accomplishments
- Built an outstanding team of top performing professionals.
- Facilitated the acquisition of Indepak by Sinclair & Rush and subsequent merger.
- Implemented marketing strategies which resulted in 50% sales growth.
- Established many formal company programs, standards, systems and procedures.
- Managed acquisition of a competitor company and successfully facilitated the merging of their equipment, tooling and customer base.
Work Availability
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Work Preference
Work Type
Full TimeContract WorkWork Location
HybridRemoteOn-SiteImportant To Me
Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPaid time offPaid sick leave401k matchFlexible work hoursWork from home optionSoftware
Timeline
General Manager
Sinclair & Rush / Indepak
05.2022 - 11.2024
General Manager
Indepak
05.2005 - 05.2022
Customer & Vendor Services Manager
Indepak
02.2000 - 05.2005
Associate of Applied Science - Manufacturing Engineering
Mt. Hood Community College
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