David Erickson

With over 29 years of dynamic and impactful leadership in the high-yield manufacturing and optical lab sectors, I have consistently driven transformative change and delivered exceptional results. My career journey has been defined by a relentless pursuit of operational excellence, strategic innovation, and a commitment to continuous improvement, underpinned by my Green Belt Lean Six Sigma certification. I have a proven track record of crafting and executing strategies that not only boost productivity and operational efficiency but also drive significant revenue growth. At EssilorLuxottica, I spearheaded a regional strategy that led to a remarkable 43% increase in network productivity and a substantial $1.75M reduction in operational expenses annually. Furthermore, my leadership has been instrumental in successfully managing over 16 mergers and acquisitions with outstanding retention rates, showcasing my ability to build and nurture high-performing teams. Having held full P&L accountability and overseen operations across multiple states with budgets exceeding $211M annually, I have consistently prioritized safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. My strategic acumen, coupled with a strong focus on problem-solving, risk management, and team development, has enabled me to drive operational excellence and foster unwavering customer loyalty. Looking ahead, I am eager to channel my extensive experience, visionary leadership, and strategic foresight into senior executive roles, where I can continue to deliver transformative impact, drive operational efficiencies, and fuel sustained business growth.

• Successfully piloted and implemented a remote order management system during the COVID-19 pandemic, eliminating the need for on-site staff and enabling remote management.
• Achieved annual savings exceeding $1.5 million in labor costs and an additional $500,000 in consumables. - Ensured business continuity and adequate vacation/PTO coverage.
• Improved P&L favorability from -10% PBT to +30%, alongside a 700% increase in productivity (from 120 to over 900 jobs per day).
• Consistently achieved double-digit efficiency in OPEX reduction year over year.
• Managed 16 closures, mergers, and acquisitions with an average retention rate of over 110%.
• Led two successful LMS system conversions and contributed to developing a third SAP-based LMS.
• Spearheaded multiple Key Performance Indicator (KPI) Improvement projects, warranty projects, and Lab Management System (LMS) development initiatives.
• Developed programs in Basic Optics, EH&S, Attendance Policies, and Progressive Discipline.
• Introduced the "Mount Only" Optical lab concept across the network for labs processing fewer than 800 orders per day, yielding a 22% positive manufacturing variance year-over-year, correlating with 23% top-line growth, and a mere 1% OPEX increase, a 220% reduction in breakage rates and a consistent 95+% on-time delivery SLA in labs adopting the "Mount Only" concept, alongside a 55% increase in productivity.
• As General Manager, led the lab team and commercial partners from processing 120 orders/day to over 1000, marking approximately a 750% increase in top-line sales and a 400% increase in bottom-line Contribution Margin.
• Recognized as a nine-time President’s Club winner and a two-time Director of the Year for exceptional leadership, innovative project management, and significant contributions to operational efficiency and corporate growth.

• Amber Little, Chief Human Resources Officer, Nation’s Best Holdings, LLC, 5151 Beltline Rd Ste 250, Dallas, TX, 75254, Alittle@nationsbest.net, 214-519-4994
• Kelli Wynne, General Manager, EssilorLuxottica, 4601-B Proximity Dr., Louisville, KY, 40213, Kwynn@essilorusa.com, 502-645-6198
• Lawrence Greene, CPF, Vice President of Financial, Fidelity, 10 Memorial Boulevard, Suite 102, Providence, RI, 02903, lawrence.greene@fmr.com, 401-465-3124

• 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2018, 2020, 2022, 2023, President’s Club
• ABO Certified /ABO trainer
• Green Belt Certified in Lean Six Sigma
• Fluent in Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Executive Viewer, Salesforce, Spotfire, Markview & Optifacts, with some experience in Oracle, SAP & DVI

• ABOC
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

• Brewing Beer
• Boating
• Travel