Ron Bakos

Ron Bakos is a seasoned manufacturing professional with extensive experience in plant management and operations. Currently serving as Plant Manager at Big Tex Trailers since June 2021, Ron has held key roles in organizations such as Elmet Technologies, where significant achievements included a three-year profitability turnaround and substantial reductions in scrap and delivery times. Previous positions at Philips Lighting, Interlake Material Handling, Superior Fibers/Hollinee Glass Fibers, and Lear Corporation highlight a strong track record of implementing Lean principles and Six Sigma initiatives, leading to substantial cost savings and operational improvements. Ron holds a Master of Business Administration from The University of Findlay and a Bachelor of Science in Automotive Engineering Technology from Western Michigan University.