Travis Liebig
Director Of Operations
Williamsport,PA
Summary
Accomplished manufacturing leader with 15 years of experience in precision machining, aerospace, and contract manufacturing. Led multi-site operations, developed high-performing teams, and achieved significant improvements in safety, quality, cost, and delivery. Skilled in P&L management and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Operations
Houseknecht's Machine & Tool | Logue Industries | M&M Sheet Metal
Williamsport, PA
01.2016 - Current
- Provide strategic and operational leadership for three manufacturing facilities generating approximately $9M in annual revenue. Lead six direct reports and oversee 40 employees across multiple locations while maintaining full P&L responsibility.
- Increased combined company revenue from approximately $7M to $9M.
- Improved overall profit margins by 7.5% through cost reduction and process improvement initiatives.
- Eliminated routine overtime while maintaining customer commitments and production output.
- Eliminated routine overtime, ensuring on-time delivery and consistent production output.
- Reduced manufacturing lead times by three days through workflow optimization and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Reduced manufacturing scrap by 5% through quality and process standardization efforts.
- Managed annual capital expenditures for CNC machining center and CMM acquisitions to support operational growth.
- Present financial performance, operational metrics, and strategic initiatives directly to company ownership.
- Ensure compliance with customer, quality, and ITAR requirements supporting commercial and aerospace programs.
- Developed managers, supervisors, and production personnel, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
Adjunct Professor
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport, PA
01.2015 - 01.2018
- Developed and delivered manufacturing and engineering coursework to enhance student understanding and application of concepts.
- Created curriculum that integrates industry best practices and real-world applications to ensure relevance and engagement.
- Mentored and prepared students for careers in advanced manufacturing, fostering skills and knowledge for industry readiness.
Process Engineer
PRIMUS Technologies
Williamsport, PA
01.2010 - 01.2015
- Improved manufacturing efficiency through workflow analysis, tooling design, and process optimization.
- Managed new product introduction activities from concept to production, ensuring alignment with customer specifications.
- Enhanced manufacturing efficiency through workflow analysis, tooling design, and process optimization, resulting in streamlined operations.
- Collaborated cross-functionally to resolve manufacturing and quality issues, leading to reduced defects and improved overall product quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology
Williamsport05.2011
Skills
Multi-Site Operations Leadership - P&L Management - Strategic Planning - Continuous Improvement - Lean Manufacturing - Six Sigma Black Belt - Team Development - KPI Management - ISO 9001 - AS9100 - ITAR Compliance – NADCAP - Government/Defense Manufacturing - Safety Leadership - Root Cause Analysis
Operational efficiency
Operations oversight
Strategic planning
Supply chain management
Affiliations
- President, Williamsport Lions Club
- Assistant Soccer Coach, Lycoming County Special Olympics
- Member, Lycoming County CTC Occupational Advisory Committee
- Member, WAHS Precision Machining Occupational Advisory Committee
Certification
ASQ Six Sigma Black Belt
Timeline
Director of Operations
Houseknecht's Machine & Tool | Logue Industries | M&M Sheet Metal
01.2016 - Current
Adjunct Professor
Pennsylvania College of Technology
01.2015 - 01.2018
Process Engineer
PRIMUS Technologies
01.2010 - 01.2015
Bachelor of Science - Manufacturing Engineering Technology
Pennsylvania College of Technology