MHXCo Foam Company is excited to announce the hiring of Dan Jeffery as Interim General Manager. Dan will be responsible for overseeing MHXCo’s manufacturing operations. He will work on improving the company’s overall strategic direction and utilizing various process improvement practices to help the company be more efficient.
Dan is no stranger to the Foam and Adhesive Tape industries. With a Bachelor of Science in Polymer Science and Technology from Manchester Metropolitan University (UK) and a Certificate in Chemistry from Salford University (UK), Dan spent 21 years with Scapa Tapes in progressive Technical, Product Development, and Business Development roles.
Dan spent four years with Hydrofera (a division of Hollister) where he was the Director of Operations/General Manager. Dan’s position had direct management responsibility for all on-site functions, including manufacturing, warehousing, operations, scheduling, and supply chain & quality.
Prior to joining our team, Dan worked for five years at Momentive Silicone as the Technical Account and Global Marketing Manager. He created and worked on the market, product range, pricing, and product development strategies. Dan grew sales YOY by 6.5%, and increased profitability in excess of sales growth.
When asked about what he’s most looking forward to in his new position, Dan replied, “I am excited to be joining a dynamic, customer focused, and employee-centric organization. Looking forward to learning more about the business and helping the team to continue its path of profitable growth. I believe my Business, Operational and Technical skills can complement the existing team, and I can have a significant impact on operational efficiency, business planning, and team development.”
Petra Schaefer, the President, stated, “We are very excited to welcome and appoint Dan as Interim General Manager. Dan is a highly motivated and resourceful Senior Manager with a proven track record of running diverse teams and operations.”