Morbark appointed Walt Niziolek as vice president of operations and supply chain.
Niziolek joins Morbark at a time of continued business growth to take charge of supply chain and site operational requirements, the company says. Niziolek’s responsibilities include managing local, U.S. and overseas vendors and suppliers, as well as all warehouse and distribution activities; implementing quality initiatives; and liaising with business unit engineering support.
Previously, Niziolek held senior leadership positions in manufacturing with companies such as CPG Building Products and Pride Mobility Products, where he specialized in deploying standardized work and other lean initiatives to improve safety, quality, delivery, supply chain management and cost.
“I’m excited to bring Walt to the Morbark team,” says Dave Herr, Morbark CEO. “Walt has a proven track record of driving change through lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques. This, along with his experience in complex manufacturing environments producing customized, engineered products, makes him a great fit for Morbark.”
Niziolek earned a bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering from Southern Illinois University, as well as an MBA from the University of Michigan.