Chad Williams
Huntington
Summary
Results-oriented operations executive with a proven track record in operational excellence, financial management, and strategic growth initiatives. Accomplished leader in all aspects of procurement, product development, and multi-site operations. Proven ability to implement strategic initiatives to drive significant business growth and maximize margin improvement.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Vice President, Operations
Novae LLC
Markle, IN
09.2025 - Current
- Implemented strategic initiatives to elevate service delivery and customer satisfaction metrics.
- Streamlined operational processes across departments to enhance efficiency and minimize waste.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align operational strategies with overall business goals.
- Analyzed operational data to identify trends, driving informed decision-making for resource allocation.
- Established key performance indicators to monitor operational effectiveness and support continuous improvement efforts.
- Facilitated communication between executive leadership and departmental managers to ensure alignment on objectives.
- Oversaw budget development and management, ensuring financial stability through cost control measures.
Senior Vice President Product Management
Novae LLC
Markle, IN
11.2024 - 09.2025
- Analyzed market trends to guide strategic planning efforts and product development.
- Developed and executed strategic initiatives to drive business growth, resulting in higher revenues and market share expansion.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
- Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
- Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
- Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
Senior Vice President Purchasing
Novae LLC
Markle, IN
12.2022 - 11.2024
- Mentored senior management, fostering leadership skills and encouraging professional development.
- Analyzed market trends to inform strategic decision-making and optimize resource allocation.
- Developed measurement tools, dashboards, and reports to track metrics on adoption and effectiveness of initiatives.
- Consolidated vendors and renegotiated contracts to optimize costs.
- Established and maintained strong relationships with vendors and strategic partners.
- Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
Director of Purchasing
Novae LLC
Markle, IN
10.2015 - 12.2022
- Led vendor negotiations resulting in favorable contract terms and enhanced supplier relationships.
- Developed procurement strategies to optimize supply chain efficiency and reduce costs.
- Streamlined purchasing processes, increasing operational efficiency across multiple departments.
- Implemented inventory management systems improving stock accuracy and reducing excess inventory.
- Conducted market analysis to identify trends, ensuring competitive pricing and product availability.
- Mentored procurement team, enhancing skills in negotiation and supplier evaluation techniques.
- Evaluated supplier performance metrics, driving continuous improvement initiatives within the supply chain.
- Improved supplier lead times through collaborative forecasting efforts.
- Managed annual budgets for purchasing activities, ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and targets.
- Enhanced supplier performance with regular evaluations, feedback sessions, and improvement plans.
- Ensured adherence to company policies, procedures, and ethical standards in all procurement activities.
- Achieved cost savings by negotiating contracts and managing supplier relationships.
- Sourced vendors, built relationships, and negotiated prices.
Plant Manager
Novae LLC
North Manchester, IN
02.2015 - 10.2015
- Managed budgeting and resource allocation to optimize plant performance and reduce costs.
- Streamlined production processes to enhance operational efficiency and reduce downtime.
- Led cross-functional teams to implement safety protocols, ensuring compliance with industry standards.
- Developed training programs for staff, improving skill sets and promoting a culture of continuous improvement.
- Implemented quality control measures, enhancing product consistency and customer satisfaction levels.
- Increased production efficiency by optimizing plant layout and implementing process improvements.
- Reduced costs by eliminating materials waste and unnecessary labor hours.
- Provided direction and leadership to all levels of employees and managers.
- Monitored and evaluated plant performance to identify areas for improvement and take corrective measures.
- Balanced labor needs with production schedules to optimize workforce utilization while maintaining output targets.
Buyer
Novae LLC
North Manchester, IN
10.2012 - 02.2015
- Maintained complete documentation and records of all purchasing activities.
- Maintained key item stock levels and wrote or expedited purchase orders.
- Ensured timely delivery of products by closely monitoring vendor performance and addressing any issues promptly.
- Coordinated with logistics teams to resolve any shipping delays or discrepancies while minimizing impact on operations.
- Computed and created purchase orders to monitor stock levels, verify purchase requisitions, and expedite customer orders.
- Analyzed sales and inventory data to determine purchasing needs and reorder points.
- Managed and maintained purchase orders and invoices.
- Established relationships with vendors to secure competitive pricing and discounts.
- Evaluated product quality and vendor performance to maintain quality standards.
- Prepared and analyzed reports to track inventory and purchasing trends.
Business Manager
Manchester Tool and Die
North Manchester, IN
12.1999 - 10.2012
- Developed and implemented strategic plans to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
- Analyzed production processes to identify inefficiencies and recommend actionable improvements.
- Oversaw daily operations to ensure efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Mentored staff in best practices for tool usage and maintenance, improving team competency.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline project timelines and enhance service delivery.
- Improved operational workflows by identifying areas of inefficiency and implementing appropriate solutions.
- Managed cross-functional teams, ensuring timely completion of projects within budget constraints.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Manchester University
North Manchester, INSkills
- Operations management
- Financial management
- KPI tracking
- Revenue generation
- Business development
- Mergers and acquisitions
- Strategic initiatives
- Staff development
- Strategic plans
- Policies and procedures
- Troubleshooting and problem resolution
- Operational strategy
Timeline
Senior Vice President, Operations
Novae LLC
09.2025 - Current
Senior Vice President Product Management
Novae LLC
11.2024 - 09.2025
Senior Vice President Purchasing
Novae LLC
12.2022 - 11.2024
Director of Purchasing
Novae LLC
10.2015 - 12.2022
Plant Manager
Novae LLC
02.2015 - 10.2015
Buyer
Novae LLC
10.2012 - 02.2015
Business Manager
Manchester Tool and Die
12.1999 - 10.2012
Bachelor of Science - Accounting
Manchester University