ADAM GALANDO
Cranberry Township
Summary
Project management professional with extensive experience leading multimillion-dollar capital improvement initiatives in manufacturing. Demonstrated expertise in managing project lifecycles while ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and safety requirements. Proven ability to coordinate cross-functional teams and enhance operational efficiency through strategic improvements.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
General Manager of Plant Operations
ADVANCED POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
Evans City
10.2024 - 06.2026
- Directed operations for a 24/7 manufacturing facility while managing a portfolio of capital projects valued at more than $10M, including automation upgrades, facility expansion, equipment modernization, and infrastructure improvements.
- Managed the complete project lifecycle—from project initiation and planning through execution and closeout—while coordinating engineering, procurement, contractors, vendors, and operations teams to deliver projects safely, on schedule, and within budget.
- Led cross-functional teams of more than 50 employees across production, maintenance, quality, and support functions while supporting successful delivery of complex capital initiatives.
- Partnered with engineering teams to develop project scope, evaluate technical solutions, prioritize capital investments, and support project execution aligned with long-term business objectives.
- Developed integrated project schedules, implementation plans, resource allocation strategies, and project execution timelines while minimizing operational disruption.
- Provided executive project reporting on budget performance, schedule adherence, project milestones, risk mitigation, and overall project health to inform strategic decision-making.
- Led Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced throughput, minimized waste, and elevated operational efficiency.
Inventory Control Manager
NUCOR STEEL
Pittsburgh
01.2021 - 10.2024
- Oversaw $100M+ in inventory assets while improving inventory accuracy, material traceability, and operational efficiency through process improvements.
- Managed cross-functional operational improvement projects in procurement, logistics, inventory optimization, and production planning, coordinating multiple stakeholders to enhance overall operational performance.
- Led continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reporting accuracy, strengthen inventory controls, and streamline operational workflows.
- Coordinated vendors, transportation providers, operations teams, and internal stakeholders to implement operational initiatives, ensuring seamless production continuity.
- Managed vendor relationships, negotiated contracts, and supported procurement activities for critical operational initiatives.
- Supported procurement planning through supplier evaluation, purchasing analysis, material forecasting, and vendor performance management.
Customer Service Manager
METAL COATERS
Pittsburgh
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Led cross-functional continuous improvement projects that increased production efficiency, improved delivery performance, and optimized manufacturing processes.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to execute daily production schedules, ensuring adherence to delivery commitments.
- Partnered with operations, engineering, and customers to enhance manufacturing specifications and standardize production processes.
- Managed production scheduling, operational planning, and resource allocation to align customer demand with production capacity and project priorities.
- Maintained ISO 9001 compliance through internal audits and continuous process improvement initiatives.
Capital Project Leadership
MNA
- Managed a portfolio of capital improvement projects exceeding $10M, including automation upgrades, facility expansion, equipment modernization, and infrastructure improvements.
- Managed project budgets, capital expenditures, procurement activities, and contractor performance to ensure successful project delivery and stakeholder satisfaction.
- Coordinated engineering, contractors, vendors, procurement, operations teams, and key stakeholders to ensure seamless project execution across all phases.
- Developed integrated project schedules, implementation plans, and resource strategies to minimize operational downtime and maintain production continuity.
- Identified project risks, implemented mitigation strategies, and resolved execution issues while regularly communicating project status to executive stakeholders.
- Delivered continuous improvement initiatives that enhanced equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and long-term asset performance.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PABachelor of Science - Marketing & Human Resource Management
Seton Hill University
Greensburg, PASkills
- Project management
- Change management
- Schedule and budget control
- Scope and resource planning
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Stakeholder engagement
- Continuous improvement
- Lean manufacturing
- Production logistics
- Asset management
- ERP systems expertise
- Microsoft Office suite proficiency
- Regulatory compliance
- Strategic sourcing
- Risk assessment
- Budget management
- Inventory optimization
- Vendor negotiation
- Process improvement
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Cross-functional team management
- Employee scheduling
- Multi-unit operation management
- Organizational development
- Customer retention
- Staff motivation
- Performance improvement
- Operations oversight
- Distribution management
- Departmental operations management
- Schedule management
- Supply chain management
- Risk management
Affiliations
- Cross-Fit Coach; Business Owner of high performing franchise; Small group church leader
Timeline
General Manager of Plant Operations
ADVANCED POLYMER TECHNOLOGY
10.2024 - 06.2026
Inventory Control Manager
NUCOR STEEL
01.2021 - 10.2024
Customer Service Manager
METAL COATERS
01.2018 - 12.2020
Capital Project Leadership
MNA
Master of Business Administration -
Seton Hill University
Bachelor of Science - Marketing & Human Resource Management
Seton Hill University