Eric Trost
About Eric Trost
Eric Trost is a Continuous Improvement Manager at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group, with a background in mechanical engineering and extensive experience in operations management across various companies.
Work at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group
Eric Trost has served as the Continuous Improvement Manager at Barry-Wehmiller Design Group since 2014. His role focuses on enhancing operational efficiency and implementing continuous improvement strategies within the organization. Over the past decade, he has contributed to various initiatives aimed at optimizing processes and fostering a culture of continuous improvement in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Previous Experience at Ford Motor Company
Prior to his current position, Eric Trost worked as a Manufacturing Engineer at Ford Motor Company from 2002 to 2007. During his five years in Livonia, Michigan, he gained valuable experience in manufacturing processes and engineering practices, which laid the foundation for his future roles in continuous improvement and operations management.
Experience at Crane Merchandising Systems
Eric Trost held multiple roles at Crane Merchandising Systems from 2007 to 2014. He began as a Value Stream Manager, where he worked for four years in St. Louis, Missouri, and Williston, South Carolina. He later advanced to the position of Operations Director for Crane Merchandising Systems - European Vending in Chippenham, England, from 2011 to 2013. He briefly served as the Director of Operations at Crane Merchandising Systems in Williston, South Carolina, for five months in 2014.
Education and Expertise
Eric Trost earned a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Missouri-Rolla, where he studied from 1997 to 2002. He furthered his education at the University of Michigan-Dearborn, focusing on Engineering/Industrial Management for one year from 2006 to 2007. His educational background supports his expertise in engineering and operations management.