Deceuninck North America has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Chad Smith as vice president of operations.
Smith's experience and responsibilities
Smith brings more than two decades of leadership experience across extrusion, industrial manufacturing and building products organizations, specializing in high-performance processes, quality and continuous improvement. He most recently served as senior director of operations and continuous improvement at a manufacturer of specialty adhesive coated products.
As Deceuninck’s vice president of operations, he will lead the manufacturing, maintenance, safety and operational strategy across the organization.
What people are saying
“Chad is a proven leader with a deep understanding of manufacturing excellence and a strong track record of building high-performing teams,” says Terrence Ceulemans, president at Deceuninck North America. “His commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement will be instrumental in reinforcing reliability, innovation, and sustainability as core priorities for our customers.”
“I believe the best results come from empowering people with clear goals, strong systems, and the right tools to succeed,” says Smith. “Deceuninck has a strong foundation, a clear strategic direction, and a culture that values excellence. I am excited to help scale operations while enhancing our customer experience, employee engagement, and long-term business growth.”