aaron baughman
Director Of Operations at Panel Specialists, Inc.
director operation panel specialist , inc .
senior executive broad-based expertise steering multimillion-dollar , global manufacturing company . strategic thinker able identify new technology make manufacturing efficient revenue stronger , improving profit margin . 20 year ’ experience optimizing operation creating value woodworking manufacturing environment . proactive leader proven strength operation management , product development standardization , well turnaround operation . particular expertise cabinet ( euro framed ) commercial , architectural millwork , furniture contract furniture . specialty include : project management | team leadership | contractor management | woodworking | training | product management | continuous improvement | process innovation | engineering | operation management ✉ baughmanaaron @ msn.com
Panel Specialists, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/panel-specialists-inc
Temple, Texas, United States
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Director Of Operations
Panel Specialists, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/panel-specialists-inc
Panels Specialist’s Inc is a manufacturer of dormitory furniture, wall panel systems, casework and marine panels for the healthcare, education, commercial and energy industries.


Revitalized Casework division while stabilizing Engineering team and processes.

Casework Division
•	Lead Casework team encompassing all aspects from estimating to installation.
•	Responsible for all facets of casework division including sales and P&L.
•	Developed, presented and executing 5-year plan of growth, stabilization and profitability.
•	Revive casework division through restructuring team, administration and manufacturing processes and overall structure. 
•	Reorganized casework division including manufacturing process and flows and restructuring team.
•	Implemented small batch processing through lean methodologies reducing throughput from over 5 days to 1 day.
•	Grew casework sales by 300% 2019 YTD, on target to grow another 250% in 2020.

Engineering
•	Leading initiative to implement Microvellum as system configurator for all product lines/divisions.
•	Improved Engineering quality and error rate through establishing repeatable and scalable processes.
•	Facilitated new product developments across divisions which included curved panels and budget line.
Temple, Texas Area
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Engineering and Casework Manager
Dovetail Custom Woodworks/Metalworks
https://www.linkedin.com/company/dovetail-custom-woodworks-metalworks
Dovetail is an architectural millwork company focused on large commercial projects while offering a high-end residential capability.
Hired to reboot entire Engineering department, develop standards and streamline communications and processes. Lead team of 4 Engineers.  Key player in management steering overall company initiatives.

Focused restarting Engineering department while increasing throughput, accuracy and manufacturing efficiencies.

•	Developed company and departmental tools to manage and streamline projects and processes.  High impact tools to include; project dashboard, implementation of server and organized system structure, development of standards to include engineering, materials and construction.
•	Led initiative to change Engineering software solution to better align with specific industry requirements while adding efficiencies to Engineering and other processes. Anticipated efficiency gain of more than 30%.
•	Developed and changed construction methods from blind-dado to bore and dowel.  Initial results yielded a manufacturing processing reduction time of over 60% per cabinet/box.
•	Increased overall efficiency of department on drawing, submittal and production release by over 200% from initial reboot.
•	Facilitated and managed new 32,000sq.ft. shop design including process/flow, electrical, dust, air, heaters, air make-up units, and office millwork build-out.
•	Engineered new shop cell-based layout to achieve a 30% processing efficiency improvement.
Austin, Texas Area
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Engineering Manager
Barbosa Cabinets, Inc.
https://www.linkedin.com/company/barbosa-cabinets-inc
Barbosa Cabinets, Inc. designs and manufactures wood products for home builders, contractors, and homeowners in the US.
Responsible for product designs and standards as well as streamline both engineering and manufacturing process. Lead team of 20+ in varying roles including Engineers, Detailers, Measures, and Engineering Coordinators; perform a key position within the executive team.
Tracy, California
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Engineering Manager
Leedo Building Solutions
https://www.linkedin.com/company/leedo-building-solutions
Leedo is a cabinetry company that has concentrated on serving stylish and durable products for the multifamily industry.
Recruited to enhance all aspects of product engineering for multi-plant operations, supporting both European and Traditional constructions and product lines. 

➨ Redesign a cabinet model, reducing the components by 2/3 and decreasing the manufacturing process by 50%.
➨ Developed and implemented an Engineering Change Order Process (ECO). This led to a more efficient manufacturing process (errors were reduced over 60% - 3 months) and generated annual savings og 1.5M.
➨ Implemented new products and streamlined others through design for manufacturing (DFM) methodologies. This allowed an important reduction in components (200%) while reducing labor from 30min to under 10. 
➨ Successfully supported department and teams in all aspects of products such as quality, installation and design questions and challenges.
Stafford, Texas
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Product Engineering Manager
Faustrollean Fixture Company
Architectural Millwork Company specializing in large healthcare and commercial projects.

➨ Provided direction for team of Draftsmen/Engineers.
➨ Project management of multiple projects simultaneously.
➨ Managed individual projects up to $2 million of total millwork scope.
➨ Worked with owners and management team to implement lean processes to streamline processes within production and overall flow.
Portland, Oregon Area
Engineering/Project Manager
Jet Industries
https://www.linkedin.com/company/jet-industries
Reboot of Architectural Millwork Company specializing in the custom residential and commercial markets in recession.
Recruited to revitalize firm following continuous losses. Accountable for business operations, sales, customer relations, contracts, supply chain.

➨ Led restructure effort to turnaround company from loss of 100K to 60k profit in less than 12 months.
➨ Developed vendor relationships allowing successful price negotiations resulting in an average decrease of 13% material cost annually.
➨ Implemented new company processes, manufacturing & engineering methods, standards and conventions.
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Project/Operations Manager
Northland Furniture
https://www.linkedin.com/company/northland-furniture
Manufacturer of furniture for hospitality, healthcare facilities and university and college campus dormitories.
Responsible for managing the product line for standard offering and for lean initiatives in both office and Manufacturing to streamline processes.

➨ Development of products using various materials such as steel, copper, granite and other materials.
➨ Facilitated and lead development of order processing system eliminating 20% of throughput.
➨ Developed product testing standards within company to use as product development and marketing tool. 
➨ Successful implementation of Microvellum and custom Library.
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Engineering Manager
Huntwood Industries
https://www.linkedin.com/company/huntwood-industries
Manufacturer of fully custom residential cabinetry.
➨ Lead team of 4 individuals with hands on approach in product development, custom cabinet requests and unique millwork designs and solutions.
➨ Support all aspects of operations such as Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Quality, Installation, etc…
➨ Development of architectural frameless product line for commercial and residential markets.
➨ Work directly with the Design team, Project management, and end Consumers in feasibility, design, and layout solutions.
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Engineering Manager
MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc
https://www.linkedin.com/company/masterbrand-cabinets
MasterBrand Cabinets, Inc. is the largest cabinet manufacturer in North America offering a spectrum of cabinetry products ranging from standard to custom, satisfying every budget & lifestyle.

Responsible for semi-custom residential product line within dealer market including Thomasville for Home Depot, supporting all aspects of operations such as Marketing, Sales, Accounting, Manufacturing, Quality, etc. Led a team of 8. 

➨ Managed companywide bill of materials with over 1 million products, components and combinations.
➨ Obtained 2007 Presidential Leadership Award for leading local project team in door production plant saving a company total of $1.5 million annually.
➨ Designed and implemented production solutions such as hinge machine design which saved the company total of $600,000 annually.
➨ Successfully planned and implemented MRP system for Bill of Materials, Drawing, and system configuration at plant level with total capital expense of over $3.0 million.
➨ Contributed in Masterbrand plant expansion; our facility grew from 150 people in a 150,000-square foot facility to 700 people in a 300,000-square foot facility in just over 2 years with a total capital of over $14.0 million.
Grants Pass, Oregon
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Engineering Manager
Business
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Portland Community College
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Engineering
Rogue Community College
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Greater Houston
Achim Burgardt
Dipl.Ing. Wood Technologies | MBA
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Houston, TX
Franny Oxford, SPHR
I help your People function meet the evolving needs of the market, your investors, and your team members, especially in hypergrowth or pivot situations.
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Temple, TX
Elliot Germany
President at Panel Specialists, Inc
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Central City, IA
Jo Carnahan
Self Employed at Blue Moon Carriage LLC
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Cedar Rapids, IA
Karen Ramstead
Designer
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Des Moines Metropolitan Area
Wen Boatwright
Ironworker at Northwest Steel Erection
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United States
Cindy Becker
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Riverside, IA
Barry Dalton
Owner
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-yousse-948b81a5
United States
Tracy Yousse
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Belle Plaine, IA
Darin Riherd
Project Manager
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Baton Rouge, LA
Shelly Sulik
Finance Manager at Emerson
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Anamosa, IA
Jenna Haag
HR Manager at Boomerang Corp.
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Bozeman, MT
Åge Solheim
Student-athlete at Montana State University-Bozeman
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Washington, IA
Steve Chalupa
Owner
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Anamosa, IA
LeeAnna Boone
Owner, Boondocks.  I recently started a small retail shop with an online option.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-nicks-4726a1168
North Liberty, IA
Laura Nicks
Health care
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Norwalk, IA
Ron Snyder
Director Health and Safety Training at Partnership for Environmental Technology Education and the CCCHST
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Fitchburg, MA
Michael Dunphy
Engineering Manager at ModuForm, Inc.
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Simsbury, CT
Luis Silva
Leader in training
Daniela Cortes
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Aaron is profesional and respectful. Takes the time to listen to employees and considers their opinions. Takes a team leader approach towards his team versus a boss approach. Is persistent with motivation and strongly believes in data to provide a visual in where the team needs to improve on. Does not micro manage, instead expects accountability. Easy going and understanding of everyone’s needs in balancing a work life and personal. Would gladly work for/with Aaron again.  Achim Burgardt
      
          



            
              
        
              
  

    
        Aaron operates with the highest integrity and with firm values founded on solid understanding of proper business ethics. 
He is knowledgeable in all aspects of framed and frameless cabinet engineering and manufacturing and uses the tools of the trade, such as CAD systems or parametric engineering software efficiently. He is in tune with the functional hardware and its capabilities and works and communicates well with suppliers. 

During his tenure at Leedo, Aaron was able to introduce and complete many product and process improvement initiatives and he did so by engaging other team members and stakeholders, be it internal or external. He is finding common ground, while not letting go of a best practices approach. 

Aaron has a keen eye for the doable (or for the obvious non sense) and strives for improvement in daily work. 

I would welcome the opportunity to work with Aaron again. 
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Dayton, OH
Aaron Baughman
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Northville, MI
Aaron Baughman
Assistant Superintendent of Instruction at Northville Public Schools
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Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Area
Aaron Baughman
Distinguished Engineer - AI and Hybrid Technology Leader at IBM
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Cedar Falls, IA
Aaron Baughman
Engineering Manager at Curbtender, Inc.
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