John P.
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America @ Sonoco
About
Private Equity Operating Executive and Transformation leader with over 20 years of experience in multiple industries and proven Profit & Loss ownership. Led successful $1.35B exit from Platinum Equity & Ball Corporation to Sonoco in January 2022. Primary diligence lead and operations integration head for $3.9B acquisition of Eviosys (formerly Crown Europe, announced June 2024) A strong record of change leadership, transformation and successful operational turnarounds in three Fortune 500 companies and with Platinum Equity. Expert in building a Operational Excellence culture from the ground up to drive EBITDA growth and value creation in all functions. Relentless focus and track record on Safety and ESG honed as a Navy pilot on multiple deployments and refined while leading heavy manufacturing operations. Strong experience in team building, human capital management and recruiting diverse top talent. American Society of Quality Certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt (CSSBB)
United States
Greater Boston
Packaging & Containers
Business Transformation, Private Equity, Operations Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Strategy, Aviation, Corporate Development, Integration, Energy Industry, Toyota Production System, Change Management, Manufacturing Operations Management, Environment, Health, and Safety (EHS), Strategic Planning, Supply Chain Management, Due Diligence, Project Management, Business Process Improvement
Experience
Vice President Operations, Consumer - North America
Sonoco
Greater Boston
Senior Vice President Operations, Metal Packaging
Sonoco
Senior Vice President of Operations
Sonoco Metal Packaging
Denver Metropolitan Area
Operations, Engineering, Manufacturing, Operational Excellence and Continuous Improvement, EHS
Vice President of Operations and Manufacturing
Sonoco Metal Packaging
Denver Metropolitan Area
Vice President of Business Transformation, Platinum Equity, at Ball Metalpack
Sonoco Metal Packaging
Denver Metropolitan Area
Transformation, Program Management Office (PMO), and Major Capital Projects Transformation lead post acquisition for Platinum Equity at Ball Metalpack with specific focus on integration and Operations change management – improving manufacturing, cost and human capital performance. PMO Leader for Operations, Engineering and Manufacturing in a high volume low mix environment.
Director, General Manager & Plant Manager Flow Control Division
Flowserve Corporation
Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area
Gate, Globe and Check Valves, Power Division Subject matter expert in Engineer-To-Order (ETO), Make-To-Order (MTO) metal power and energy equipment in high mix low volume environment. Global customer base (China, Korea, UK, France) and global suppliers (India, China, Mexico, France). 2-time Tier 1 Plant Manager and P&L owner for ETO custom fabricated metal equipment for Fortune 500 companies (Cameron Schlumberger & Flowserve). o Machines in facility: Trevisan, Mazak, numerous VTL’s, laser and hydro cutting o Metals worked with: A105, F11, F22, F316, F347, Inconel, Duplex Stainless, Titanium, WCB, WC6, WC9, CF3M, CF8M, CF8C o Welding capability: MIG/TIG, SWAW, GTAW
Vice President of Operations
Ametros
Greater Boston Area
Plant Manager, Titanium Ball Valve (TBV)
Cameron Products
Greater Boston Area
Business Integration Manager, Program Management Office
Cameron Products
Houston Texas
Valves and Measurement Division
Corporate Development Manager, Mergers & Acquisitions
Cameron Products
Houston, Texas Area
M&A + Integration for Cameron with the following companies: o GE Oil & Gas (now BKR) o Ingersoll Rand o Keppel LeTourneau
Summer Associate Consultant
Bain & Company
Greater Boston Area
PEG Diligence Life Sciences OFS-E OEM's and Distribution
Naval Aviator & Operations Officer
US Navy
Greater San Diego Area
Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron
(OIC) Combined Joint Special Operations Task Force - Sentinel ONE UAV Site Officer in Charge
US Navy
Mosul, Iraq
Scan Eagle MEUAV
HSM-41 Instructor Pilot and Operations Officer
US Navy
Greater San Diego Area
MH-60R
HSL-43 Helicopter Aircraft Commander & Maintenance Officer
US Navy
Greater San Diego Area
SH-60B
HSL- 41 Fleet Replacement Pilot
US Navy
Greater San Diego Area
SH-60B
VT-27 / HT-18 Student Naval Aviator
US Navy
Pensacola, Florida Area
T-34C, TH-57B/C
Education
Harvard Business School
United States Naval Academy
Harvard Kennedy School
Marine Corps University
Joint Professional Military Education Phase 1
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