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Kenneth Slocum
Manufacturing Operations Executive
El Paso,TX
Summary
Results-driven Operations Executive with 20 years of experience in plant management and supply chain optimization, including a decade in Mexico. Expertise in team development and achieving zero safety incidents across facilities. Focused on P&L and EBITDA control, implementing cost reduction strategies to eliminate waste. Effective in translating C-level directives into actionable initiatives that enhance stakeholder relations and drive sustainable growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Vice President Global Manufacturing
GCX PE backed Company
06.2022 - 09.2025
- Oversaw manufacturing operations across Taiwan, Franklin, Petaluma, and El Paso facilities, focusing on delivery, quality, cost control, and capital budgeting.
- Implemented focus factory concept with KPI metrics, enhancing OTD to 97% and OTIF to 92%, strengthening customer relationships, driving sites EBITDA strategically.
- Developed advanced manufacturing and engineering teams, driving process improvements through lean management methodologies.
- Upgraded equipment and introduced new machinery, increasing productivity by 27%.
- Achieved zero safety incidents throughout all my sites over 3yrs.
Sr. Director of Supply Chain Operations
GXO
04.2021 - 01.2022
- Reduced labor expense $1.2MM through implementation and improvement of inventory, packaging and conveyor automation.
- Improved operational workflow by 35% through implementation of in-line scanners and reducing manual labor.
- Led team of senior leaders in optimizing operational strategies to drive efficiency.
- Championed tiered communication and metric plans to enhance group accountability and performance tracking.
- Facilitated specialized supply chain management for contract logistics, improving service delivery.
General Manager
Quantum Plastics
10.2016 - 11.2020
- Oversaw manufacturing operations and warehouse management to optimize productivity across Juarez, Mexico and El Paso, TX.
- Driving P&L/EBITDA, growth strategies and organizational direction meeting short- and long-term business goals.
- Drove strategic initiatives to enhance operational efficiency, facilitating sustainable growth.
- Increased revenue 12% by onboarding automotive customers in Mexico.
- Improved EBITDA by 5% through effective cost control and equipment upgrades.
- Managed cost control, annual capital budget and performance optimization.
- Reduced downtime 20% using SMED techniques to enhance changeovers and maintenance schedules.
- Promoted safety culture, leading to a reduction in workplace incidents.
- Contributed to strategic initiatives at a private equity-backed company.
Director of Operations
Methode Electronics
05.2015 - 10.2016
- Relocated back to the U.S. overseeing the power solutions group, for a complete turnaround.
- Driving P&L, growth strategies and organizational direction meeting short- and long-term business goals.
- Strengthened customer relationships through improved delivery, improved quality and communication, resulting in 10% revenue growth.
- Enhanced performance metrics, achieving 100% compliance with corporate targets.
- Optimized waste treatment system for 3 plating lines, securing EPA approval and best practice recognition.
- Achieved zero safety incidents through rigorous safety protocols and training.
General Manager / Country Manager
Hetronic Asia, Methode division
10.2012 - 05.2015
- Oversaw country operations as country manager, board director, and treasurer, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
- Enhanced profitability through effective P&L management and strategic financial initiatives.
- Drove procurement team to achieve $1.0MM in savings via supplier cost reductions.
- Optimized manufacturing footprint of 501 sqm, achieving $350k monthly savings through lean tools and Kanban.
- Enhanced overall labor effectiveness 27%, through lean processes.
- Drove plant performances as defined by corporate policy X deployment policy.
- Maintained zero Safety Incidents throughout the 3 years.
- Relocated to the Philippines as an expat, overseeing the site operations.
Education
Master's degree - MA Management & Leadership
Webster University
El Paso, TX12-2026
Bachelor's degree - BS Business Management
Park University
El Paso, TXSkills
- Plant operations
- Operational leadership
- Lean management
- Workflow optimization
- Operational budgeting
- Financial forecasting
- Strategic planning
- Change management
- Growth strategy
- Performance metrics
- Team leadership
- Mentoring and coaching
- Collaborative partnership
- Integrity and ethics
- Talent development
- Action orientation
Websites
Volunteer Experience
Board Director & Treasure, Desert Haven Fire & First Response
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimeLocation Preference
On-SiteRemoteHybridSalary Range
$200000/yr - $200005/yrTimeline
Vice President Global Manufacturing
GCX PE backed Company
06.2022 - 09.2025
Sr. Director of Supply Chain Operations
GXO
04.2021 - 01.2022
General Manager
Quantum Plastics
10.2016 - 11.2020
Director of Operations
Methode Electronics
05.2015 - 10.2016
General Manager / Country Manager
Hetronic Asia, Methode division
10.2012 - 05.2015
Master's degree - MA Management & Leadership
Webster University
Bachelor's degree - BS Business Management
Park University