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John Luthy

Osseo,Wisconsin

Summary

Senior Operations and Production Leader with a proven track record of transforming industrial operations through hands-on, frontline leadership. Known for driving significant gains in throughput, safety, and culture by building strong relationships across the workforce and developing high-performing teams. Leads with a visible, boots-on-the-ground approach that delivers results where they matter most—on the floor.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Product Manager

Veritas Steel
Eau Claire, WI
01.2023 - Current
  • Lead operations across a 150+ employee union workforce and 10 managers in heavy steel fabrication
  • Drove a 20% increase in production output through leadership alignment, accountability, and process discipline
  • Transformed a historically hostile union-management environment into a collaborative, high-functioning team culture
  • Strengthened safety performance through leadership engagement and workforce buy-in (significant measurable improvement)
  • Built strong relationships across all levels of the organization, earning recognition from executive leadership for culture transformation and influence

Operations Manager

U.S Silica
Sparta, WI
05.2018 - 01.2023
  • Increased daily plant throughput by 2,000 tons through operational improvements and workforce development
  • Led safety transformation resulting in 0 recordable injuries for 3 consecutive years (down from 9 annually)
  • Built and developed a high-performing operations team capable of executing across all plant functions
  • Managed full operational budget including labor, equipment, and materials
  • Designed and implemented site-wide training and safety programs aligned to operational goals
  • Drove cost efficiency and production gains through process improvements and team accountability

Laborer to Shift Lead

HI-Crush
Whitehall, WI
03.2012 - 05.2018
  • Worked alongside team to accomplish work goals according to schedule.
  • Promoted through performance into leadership role in a high-output industrial environment
  • Supervised crews, coordinated workflow, and ensured production and safety targets were met
  • Developed hands-on expertise in plant operations, maintenance, and team leadership

SGT OF MARINES

United States Marine Corps
U.S.A / World
10.2000 - 02.2011

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I was a combat Veteran with 3 tours.

Led teams in high-risk, mission-critical environments requiring discipline, precision, and accountability

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Management

AMU/PROVO COLLEGE
Provo, UT

Skills

  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Training/ development
  • Public speaking
  • Production management and Solution Development

Timeline

Senior Product Manager

Veritas Steel
01.2023 - Current

Operations Manager

U.S Silica
05.2018 - 01.2023

Laborer to Shift Lead

HI-Crush
03.2012 - 05.2018

SGT OF MARINES

United States Marine Corps
10.2000 - 02.2011

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice/Management

AMU/PROVO COLLEGE