Manufacturing

Grant Cooper and Associates' manufacturing practice includes extensive work across multiple disciplines that today's economic environment demands. The overlapping need of manufacturing, engineering and supply chain are areas of tested expertise. We have the proven experience in placing senior-level executives in Fortune 500 organizations as well as privately held companies across the country. Our size provides the flexibility to adjust to a variety of market challenges.

Originally established in 1957 to serve the Aerospace and Defense industries, Grant Cooper & Associates and its Managing Partners have sustained the reputation for excellence throughout our 50 year history. Our clients represent a broad spectrum of industries including assignments such as:

  • CEO for a leading manufacturer of HVAC components
  • Vice President, Engineering for a premier producer of truck bodies
  • Director, Materials and Logistics for Tier I supplier to the automotive industry
  • Vice President Marketing for a leading manufacturer of automated conveyor systems
  • Director, Information Services for a publicly traded leader in the electronics manufacturing industry
  • Vice President, Quality for a Fortune 100 manufacturing organization
  • CEO for a subsidiary of a publicly traded manufacturer of military ground support equipment
  • Project Operations Manager for an architectural and planning firm
  • Director, Transportation and Logistics for a recognized leading natural resources company
  • Vice President, Software & Controls for a leading manufacturer of automated material handling solutions
  • Division Operations Manager for a distributor of building materials
  • Head of Human Resources for a manufacturer of coin and bill handling equipment
  • Vice President, Sales & Marketing for a manufacturer of highly engineered communications systems
  • President & COO for Service Division of the leading US truck body manufacturer
  • CEO for a privately held producer of metal alloys
  • Director of Environmental Health and Safety for a leading producer of precipitated calcium carbonate
  • Business Development Manager for an internet solutions provider
  • COO for a privately held material handling company
  • Vice President, Human Resources for an international moving services company
  • Vice President, Marketing & Brand Development for a manufacturer, importer, marketer and retailer of footwear
  • Director, Warehousing & Distribution for the multi-modal distribution arm of a leading manufacturer and importer of consumer goods
  • Vice President, Operations for an international, publicly held manufacturer and marketer of products to the food service, hospitality/lodging, healthcare industries
  • Sales Manager for a privately held manufacturer and distributor of heavy industrial parts

For more information, use the contact information below.
Jim Schmidt - schmidt@grantcooper.com
Dale Meier - meier@grantcooper.com
Kent Rapp - rapp@grantcooper.com