John Jungjohann

I bring over 20 years of executive experience in supply chain, distribution, facility construction, sales, manufacturing, compounding and recycling. I have demonstrated a proven ability to overhaul underperforming operations, identify gaps, and align processes for peak performance in any climate. My expertise extends deeply into the plastics industry, but my strategic insights are applicable across various industries. Known for my direct leadership style, I excel in building strong relationships and engaging essential partners to drive sales and growth. As the President and General Manager of Pike Plastics Recycling, I spearheaded a business turnaround by leveraging relationships and strategic insights. Leading a 17-person team, I mobilized stalled sales from an average of $50K per month to an impressive $2.2 million in Q1 2024. By narrowing our focus to post-industrial recycling (PIR), overhauling buying practices, and optimizing warehouse space, I significantly improved our operations and financial performance. Implementing the company’s first ERP system, Business Central, further improving revenue and net worth. Prior, I served as the Chief Operating Officer at Nextier Plastics, advising the owner on transitioning in to plastics. I identified the optimal location for a new recycling plant and distribution facility, growing our resale business from zero to $8 million by leveraging my industry knowledge and network. At ChemRes, as the VP of Business Development, I drove sales growth, expanded our client base, and enhanced our market positioning. I propelled the ancillary business from zero to $3.5 million in one year and entered the 3D printing market, using our proprietary compounds to provide prototypes to customers. My earlier roles include leading a team of 20+ sellers as Market Manager at Genesis Polymers, managing logistics, supply, and sales at PRP Recycling, and managing $400 million commodity business as Director of Supply at PolyOne Corporation.

Long time Plastics Professional, with experience in sales, Supply chain, compounding and recycling

Private equity owned startup plant recycling post-consumer plastics for re-sale to sheet, strapping, fiber and POP display industries. Currently processing curbside bales of PET bottle resin through a multiple step cleaning and sorting procedure. Fully responsible for all sourcing and sales including logistics, customer service and product development. • Successfully sourced curbside bales of PET to cover production. • Achieved without prior credit, suppliers and relationships. • Developed database of potential customers and quality specifications for 3 key markets. • Significantly increased new business. • Hired Sales Representative, Logistics Manager, and Customer Service-Inside Sales Representative. • Identified, and implemented key business process improvements for Order-to-Cash and Procure-to-Pay. • Developed and implemented credit strategy, supply quality assessment, and CRM.

Responsible for supplier relationships, contracts, inventory, margins for commodity resins.

Private equity owned manufacturer of rubber, plastic, and chemical dispersions, sold globally. Hired to develop market and customer base for a new plastics division manufacturing process additives. • Within 18 months, revamped and changed strategy for market entry, starting with a low risk model, and working towards an OEM based customer portfolio. • Reduced raw material cost on finished product by 10% through lower raw material buys. Developed market strategy and formulation changes that resulted in over 75 commercial trials. • Significantly increased sales and gross margins. • Developed strategy including introducing and acceptance by plastics processors in NAFTA, Europe, Asia and India.