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Marcus Thornton Chief Operating Officer Chicago, IL · marcus.thornton@email.com · (312) 555-0164 · linkedin.com/in/marcusthornton |
Executive profile
Chief Operating Officer with 22 years leading manufacturing and distribution businesses of up to $620M revenue and 1,800 employees. Known for turning around underperforming divisions and for building leadership teams that keep delivering after the turnaround. Board-level experience in M&A, governance and capital raising.
$620M Revenue under remit | +7 pts EBITDA margin in four years | 4 Acquisitions integrated | 1,800 People across 5 countries |
Areas of expertise
P&L management · Strategy and transformation · M&A and integration · Board relations · Capital allocation · Operational excellence · Talent and culture
Professional experience
Chief Operating Officer, Lakeshore Industrial Group
2020 – Present · $620M revenue, 1,800 staff
Hired by the CEO and board to restore margin across five plants and a national distribution network after two years of losses.
- Grew revenue from $410M to $620M while lifting EBITDA margin from 8% to 15%
- Led the $140M acquisition of Prairie Fastener Co., delivering $18M in annual synergies a year ahead of plan
- Consolidated 9 warehouses into 4 regional hubs, cutting logistics cost by $22M a year with on-time delivery up to 97%
Senior Vice President, Operations, Calder Packaging
2013 – 2020 · $380M revenue, 1,100 staff
Ran manufacturing, procurement and supply chain across North America and Mexico.
- Turned around the Monterrey plant from a $9M loss to a $6M profit in 30 months
- Introduced a lean operating system across 7 sites, reducing scrap by 35% and recordable injuries by half
Earlier career
General Manager, Calder Packaging (2009 – 2013) · Plant Manager, Northfield Metals (2004 – 2009)
Board and advisory roles
- Non-executive director, Midwest Manufacturing Council, 2021 – Present
- Advisory board, Kellogg Center for Operations Excellence, 2018 – 2023
Education
MBA, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, 2004
BS, Industrial Engineering, Purdue University, 1998
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