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William S. Russell

Greenville,Ohio

Summary

Proven sales, service, and operations professional with a track record of steady promotion. Demonstrated ability to drive measurable results in sales and service management, operational excellence, leadership and team development, strategic planning and execution, and customer relationship management. Led sales teams to consistently surpass targets, implemented customer service strategies that improved client satisfaction and retention, and streamlined operations to enhance efficiency, resulting in cost reduction and increased overall productivity. Experienced in mentoring and developing team members to foster a collaborative and high-performance work environment. Successfully developed and executed strategic plans aligned with company goals, driving growth and profitability. Implemented CRM systems to optimize customer interactions, leading to increased customer loyalty and sales growth.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Sr. Territory Manager, General Manager, Service Manager

Vestis/Aramark Uniform Services
01.2018 - Current
  • Led relationship-driven, customer-focused, and growth-oriented initiatives
  • Evaluated, coached and developed sales reps
  • Account management
  • Respond and recover customer needs
  • Accountable for sales, growth, customer service, revenue activities, budget management, and safety
  • Oversaw plant operations, department managers, and creating a rewarding work environment

Production Manager

Graham Packaging
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Managed a four-shift production facility
  • Provided leadership through a strong floor presence and ensured process compliance
  • Maintained SOPs, created standard work, and provided training to optimize performance
  • Coordinated PM completion with maintenance
  • Led all safety, quality, production, and shipping activities
  • Reduced scrap/yield improvements by 15%
  • Optimized blend/batching process, delivering savings of $250K/year

Production Manager

SKF
01.2012 - 01.2013
  • Managed a three-shift, union manufacturing facility
  • Monitored efficiencies and launched corrective actions when deviations occurred
  • Accountable for developing improvement activities with Lean Manufacturing concepts
  • Managed/Developed shift supervisors and drove KPIs
  • Maintained safety, quality, on-time shipments and customer relations
  • Clarified plant goals aligned with corporate objectives

Operations Manager

Mars Petcare
01.2008 - 01.2012
  • Led operations staff and kept employees complainant with company polices and procedures
  • Reduced recordable injury rate by 40%
  • Implemented new sanitation standards
  • Increased throughput by 25%
  • Reduced waste by 30%


Production Manager, Process Engineer, HSE Manager, Supervisor

Procter and Gamble, Pet Health and Nutrition (The Iams Company)
01.1996 - 01.2008

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
Cincinnati, OH

Skills

  • Territory Expansion
  • Problem Solving
  • Negotiation
  • Risk Management
  • Account Management
  • Employee Development
  • Sales Presentations
  • Operations
  • Performance Tracking
  • Sales Planning
  • Relationship Building

Timeline

Sr. Territory Manager, General Manager, Service Manager

Vestis/Aramark Uniform Services
01.2018 - Current

Production Manager

Graham Packaging
01.2013 - 01.2018

Production Manager

SKF
01.2012 - 01.2013

Operations Manager

Mars Petcare
01.2008 - 01.2012

Production Manager, Process Engineer, HSE Manager, Supervisor

Procter and Gamble, Pet Health and Nutrition (The Iams Company)
01.1996 - 01.2008

Bachelor of Science - Business Management

University of Phoenix
William S. Russell