SCOTT BLACKWELL
Ameritex
Sherrard,IL
10
years of professional experience
Operations and manufacturing executive with more than 23 years of experience leading production, distribution, warehouse, and supply chain operations in high-volume manufacturing environments. Proven record of driving operational excellence through Lean principles, strategic leadership, and financial discipline. Experienced managing facilities generating more than $18 million in annual revenue with full P&L responsibility while leading teams of 125+ employees. Recognized for improving profitability, increasing operational efficiency, reducing costs, and building high-performing teams in both union and non-union environments.
Work History
General Manager
4 Years 1 Month- Held full P&L responsibility for an $18 million operation, consistently delivering approximately 30% operating profit margins.
- Directed all aspects of operations for a healthcare textile manufacturing and distribution facility, providing executive leadership across production, maintenance, logistics, warehousing, and supply chain functions.
- Directed daily operations across manufacturing, distribution, warehouse, maintenance, and transportation departments.
- Led, coached, and developed a workforce of more than 125 employees while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Implemented operational improvement initiatives that increased production efficiency while reducing operating costs.
- Managed end-to-end supply chain operations, ensuring timely procurement, inventory availability, and on-time customer delivery.
- Oversaw preventive maintenance programs that improved equipment reliability and maximized production uptime.
- Collaborated with executive leadership to develop operational strategies supporting sustainable growth and long-term profitability.
- Maintained high standards for quality, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction within a fast-paced healthcare manufacturing environment.
- Key Achievements
Plant Manager
5 Years 5 Months- Managed daily operations for a high-volume healthcare textile processing facility, overseeing production, maintenance, transportation, safety, quality, staffing, and financial performance to ensure seamless workflow.
- Directed daily plant operations to meet production, quality, safety, and customer service targets, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
- Managed staffing, hiring, coaching, employee development, and performance management for plant personnel.
- Reduced operating costs through improved labor management and process efficiencies.
- Reduced overtime expenses through workforce planning and scheduling improvements.
- Oversaw equipment maintenance, facility operations, environmental compliance, and workplace safety initiatives.
- Analyzed weekly financial reports and P&L performance to identify opportunities for cost reduction and operational improvements.
- Improved profitability through effective cost control and resource utilization.
- Successfully managed operations in a fast-paced healthcare manufacturing environment while maintaining service excellence.
- Increased plant productivity through Lean manufacturing and process improvements by 25%.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
Skills
Supply Chain Management
KPI Management
Operations Leadership & Excellence
Plant
Fleet & Manufacturing Operations
Logistics Management
Warehouse Distribution
Lean Manufacturing
Inventory Control
Budgeting & Forecasting
Profit & Project Management
Strategic & Safety Planning
Preventative Maintenance
Performance Management
Workforce Development
Warehouse
Inventory & Maintenance Management Systems
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- More than 23 years of progressive manufacturing and operations leadership experience.
- Full P&L responsibility for operations exceeding $18 million in annual revenue.
- Consistently achieved operating profit margins of approximately 30%.
- Led and developed teams of more than 125 employees.
- Extensive experience in healthcare textile manufacturing and distribution.
- Proven success implementing Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Strong background leading both union and non-union workforces.
- Expertise in manufacturing, warehousing, logistics, supply chain, maintenance, and operational strategy.
Timeline
General Manager
Ameritex
03.2022 - 04.2026Read More
Plant Manager
Aramark
10.2016 - 03.2022Read More
Lincoln Land Community College
Some College (No Degree) from General Studies
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