Plastic Industry Management Leadership Consultant
Bob Perry
Plastic Industry Management Leadership Consulting - Bob Perry
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Private Practice
(2025 - present)
Director of Operations Head of US Operations - Serioplast US LLC
St. Louis, MO
(2024 - 2025)
Direct operations across four plants, specializing in Extrusion Blow Molding, Stretch Blow Molding, Injection Molding, and Injection Stretch Blow Molding. Overall responsible for regional PL Contracts and Financial transaction management with plant Managers and US Corporate team being direct reports. Opened 2 new plants in North America during the last 12 months. Manage daily business operations, ensuring efficiency and progress through implementation of Lean and Hoisin methodologies for continuous improvement.
Director of Operations - Logoplaste
Chicago, IL
(2021 - 2024)
Direct operations across six plants, specializing in Extrusion Blow Molding, Stretch Blow Molding, Injection Molding, and Injection Stretch Blow Molding. Oversee strategic goal-setting and operational decision-making in collaboration with Board of Directors; develop forward-looking 3-year strategy for plant advancements. Manage daily business operations, ensuring efficiency and progress through implementation of Lean and Hoisin methodologies for continuous improvement. Provide leadership and feedback to cross-departmental teams, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
Vice President of Operations - Lasco Foods, Inc.
St. Louis, MO
(2020 - 2021)
Spearheaded operational streamlining of Lasco Foods Inc, focusing on strategic planning and business expansion into new sectors over three-year horizon. Led installation of new filling line, enhancing production capabilities and efficiency. Collaborated closely with procurement to identify and resolve inventory and planning process issues, optimizing operational workflow.
Plant Manager - ALPLA
St. Peters, MO
(2016 - 2020)
Directed comprehensive plant operations, a global leader in EMB plastic container manufacturing, with oversight of 180+ direct reports across EBM/SBM processes. Managed all facets of staff recruitment, training, production planning, health and safety compliance, materials management, and product quality assurance. Implemented Lean manufacturing processes to drive productivity, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. Ensured compliance with standards through coordination of annual audits, certifications, quality control, and incident management. Led initiatives in machine process analysis, internal auditing, safety programs, and workforce development strategies to maintain high standards of operation and safety.
Operations Manager - ALPLA
Droitwich, UK
(2000 - 2016)
Led operations team, focusing on strategic business plan development, business opportunity expansion, and comprehensive management of bottom-line factors for efficiency and revenue growth. Managed wide array of operational responsibilities including P&L administration, budgeting, procurement, and production management, alongside staff recruitment and materials planning. Oversaw implementation of strategic plans, manufacturing operations, worker performance monitoring, and operational systems supervision. Enforced compliance with health and safety standards, forming safety committee and training managers to OSHA standards in UK, fostering safety-first culture.
Additional Experience as Shift Supervisor, Machine Technician, Machine Setter - ALPLA, UK
(1992 - 2000)
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
National Diploma
London Road College Motor Vehicle Engineering
HACCP Training
ALPLA Management Development Program
Executive Development Program
Emory University - Atlanta, GA
OSHA 10-Hour Training
Private Practice
(2025 - present)
Director of Operations Head of US Operations - Serioplast US LLC
St. Louis, MO
(2024 - 2025)
Direct operations across four plants, specializing in Extrusion Blow Molding, Stretch Blow Molding, Injection Molding, and Injection Stretch Blow Molding. Overall responsible for regional PL Contracts and Financial transaction management with plant Managers and US Corporate team being direct reports. Opened 2 new plants in North America during the last 12 months. Manage daily business operations, ensuring efficiency and progress through implementation of Lean and Hoisin methodologies for continuous improvement.
- Executed major turnaround initiatives in Head office facility, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Identified major infrastructure issues and executed resolutions with engineered solutions.
- Formulated and implemented comprehensive 3-year strategies across all plants, positioning for future success.
Director of Operations - Logoplaste
Chicago, IL
(2021 - 2024)
Direct operations across six plants, specializing in Extrusion Blow Molding, Stretch Blow Molding, Injection Molding, and Injection Stretch Blow Molding. Oversee strategic goal-setting and operational decision-making in collaboration with Board of Directors; develop forward-looking 3-year strategy for plant advancements. Manage daily business operations, ensuring efficiency and progress through implementation of Lean and Hoisin methodologies for continuous improvement. Provide leadership and feedback to cross-departmental teams, fostering a cohesive and productive work environment.
- Executed major turnaround initiatives in three facilities, enhancing overall operational efficiency.
- Identified and rectified significant data inaccuracies, leading to more accurate representation of plant performances.
- Formulated and implemented comprehensive 3-year strategies across all plants, positioning for future success.
- Conducted extensive training for managers in Lean methodologies and root cause analysis, significantly improving managerial effectiveness and operational excellence.
Vice President of Operations - Lasco Foods, Inc.
St. Louis, MO
(2020 - 2021)
Spearheaded operational streamlining of Lasco Foods Inc, focusing on strategic planning and business expansion into new sectors over three-year horizon. Led installation of new filling line, enhancing production capabilities and efficiency. Collaborated closely with procurement to identify and resolve inventory and planning process issues, optimizing operational workflow.
- Developed and implemented 3-year plan, paving way for Lasco Foods’ expansion into new business sectors.
- Achieved substantial cost savings for company by streamlining inventory and planning processes through effective collaboration with procurement department.
Plant Manager - ALPLA
St. Peters, MO
(2016 - 2020)
Directed comprehensive plant operations, a global leader in EMB plastic container manufacturing, with oversight of 180+ direct reports across EBM/SBM processes. Managed all facets of staff recruitment, training, production planning, health and safety compliance, materials management, and product quality assurance. Implemented Lean manufacturing processes to drive productivity, cost reduction, and customer satisfaction. Ensured compliance with standards through coordination of annual audits, certifications, quality control, and incident management. Led initiatives in machine process analysis, internal auditing, safety programs, and workforce development strategies to maintain high standards of operation and safety.
- Elevated underperforming plant’s efficiency from 69.3% to over 85% by identifying machine failures and applying RCA and Kaizen principles.
- Enhanced facility performance and appearance, boosting EBITA by over $1M through implementation of 5S methodology and aggressive cost containment measures.
- Reduced power outages from over 50 annually to almost none by conducting in-depth analysis of company’s systems versus energy consumption.
- Cut external complaints from 64 to 7 within three years, establishing quality ticket system to address internal issues and prevent external quality concerns.
- Optimized manufacturing operations, increasing productivity and reducing headcount from 180 to 142 through system analysis and process improvement initiatives.
- Decreased material waste from 3% to less than 1.1%, resulting in substantial cost savings, by refining procedures in Kaizen events.
- Introduced Pay for Skills system to enhance performance and staff retention, later adopted across regions.
Operations Manager - ALPLA
Droitwich, UK
(2000 - 2016)
Led operations team, focusing on strategic business plan development, business opportunity expansion, and comprehensive management of bottom-line factors for efficiency and revenue growth. Managed wide array of operational responsibilities including P&L administration, budgeting, procurement, and production management, alongside staff recruitment and materials planning. Oversaw implementation of strategic plans, manufacturing operations, worker performance monitoring, and operational systems supervision. Enforced compliance with health and safety standards, forming safety committee and training managers to OSHA standards in UK, fostering safety-first culture.
- Achieved compliance excellence by passing multiple external audits without discrepancies, pioneering an internal auditing function aligned with ISO 9001, 18001, and 14001 standards, and securing first ALPLA plant to receive BRC food packaging certification.
- Enhanced production capacity by upgrading plant machinery to state-of-the-art technology, maintaining uninterrupted supply to customers.
- Reduced material waste from 3.6% to less than 0.7% by implementing effective internal recycling systems.
- Met and surpassed production targets, achieving key performance metrics in cost, safety, and quality through strategic planning and optimal resource utilization.
- Fostered cooperative and harmonious work environment, boosting employee morale, productivity, and continuous performance improvement.
Additional Experience as Shift Supervisor, Machine Technician, Machine Setter - ALPLA, UK
(1992 - 2000)
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
National Diploma
London Road College Motor Vehicle Engineering
HACCP Training
ALPLA Management Development Program
Executive Development Program
Emory University - Atlanta, GA
OSHA 10-Hour Training
