Jeffrey Jost
Louisville,TN
Summary
Accomplished business leader with over 30+ yrs. experience in strategy deployment, operational management, and Operational Excellence & Quality across global enterprise. Specific operational expertise with the implementation of EHS system, reliability centered maintenance, lean manufacturing/TPS, and ISO certified quality systems which has been the foundation of driving improved business results. As AAP General Manager, my business successfully achieved 2 years without a recordable injury, 75% reduction in PPM, 2x market growth in becoming market leader, and benchmark employee engagement scores. My core leadership strength is developing and building a high performing leadership team that engages and aligns employees to an executable strategy in achieving business excellence.
Overview
35
35
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Quality & Operational Excellence
Mativ
Alpharetta, GA
08.2020 - 01.2024
- Oversight for deployment of global quality standards & continuous improvement framework in driving operational excellence, customer satisfaction & profitable growth for $3B enterprise with over 50 manufacturing locations
- Operational improvements include 10%+ productivity around targeted & constrained value streams.
- Spearheaded I4.0 project portfolio in generating $1M value generation pipeline .
Director Operational & Reliability
Alcoa
Knoxville , TN
05.2012 - 05.2020
- Global responsibility for Lean and Reliability Excellence deployment across our Aluminum Mfg plants
- Leading growth strategy development and execution across our global casting business
- New Product Development, technology, and product optimization with successful launch product commercialization.
General Manager
Alcoa Building Products
Norcross, GA
10.2005 - 05.2012
- P&L responsibilities for 2 separate businesses
- Responsible for leading acquisition & integration - Traco Commerical Windows, $90M revenue
- Leading Transformation for Architectural Products business in profitably growing from $58M - $96M business in 4 years
Operational Leadership
Alcoa
Newburgh, IN
06.1989 - 10.2005
- Advanced in roles of increasing responsibility across large manufacturing, last positon as Division Manager responsible for $120 million operating budget, 400 employees (operating, maintenance, engineering, and staff)
Education
Company Sponsored Masters Program - Behavioral Science
Bastyr University
Kenmore, WA08-1998
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Evansville
Evansville, IN05-1989
Skills
- P&L Management
- Operations management
- Lean & Reliability Excellence
- Strategy & Customer Relationship
Affiliations
- Big Brother & Big Sister Board of Directors & active Mentor
- Golfing & Boating
Timeline
Vice President Quality & Operational Excellence
Mativ
08.2020 - 01.2024
Director Operational & Reliability
Alcoa
05.2012 - 05.2020
General Manager
Alcoa Building Products
10.2005 - 05.2012
Operational Leadership
Alcoa
06.1989 - 10.2005
Company Sponsored Masters Program - Behavioral Science
Bastyr University
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering
University of Evansville