Ron Rexroat
About Ron Rexroat
Ron Rexroat serves as the General Manager at Bodycote, bringing over twenty years of experience in the automotive industry. He has held various leadership roles, including positions at Adler Pelzer Group and thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services, and is skilled in lean processes and team development.
Current Role at Bodycote
Ron Rexroat serves as the General Manager at Bodycote, a position he has held since 2021. He operates from Fountain Inn, South Carolina, where he oversees various operational aspects of the company. His role involves implementing strategies to enhance efficiency and productivity within the organization.
Previous Experience at Adler Pelzer Group
Prior to his current role, Ron Rexroat worked at Adler Pelzer Group as the NAFTA Industrial Program Manager from 2014 to 2019. During his five years in the Greenville, South Carolina area, he focused on managing industrial programs across North America, leveraging his expertise in lean processes and TPS methodologies acquired from his time with Toyota companies.
Background in Plant Management
Ron Rexroat has a solid background in plant management, having served as the Plant Manager at Richter Precision from 2008 to 2012. His experience also includes a role as Director of Manufacturing at Proterra Inc for one year in 2012 to 2013. He has extensive experience managing both high-volume and low-volume, high-mix facilities.
Education and Qualifications
Ron Rexroat earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications from the University of Kentucky, where he studied from 1986 to 1991. He later pursued an MBA at Eastern Kentucky University, completing his studies from 1991 to 1993. His educational background supports his extensive career in the automotive industry.
Expertise in Supplier Development
From 2019 to 2021, Ron Rexroat held the position of Director of Supplier Development at thyssenkrupp Supply Chain Services in Spartanburg, South Carolina. His role involved enhancing supplier relationships and developing strategies to improve supply chain efficiency, contributing to his over twenty years of experience in the automotive sector.