Russ Smith

Russ Smith is an accomplished Plant Manager with extensive experience in manufacturing and engineering management. Currently serving as Plant Manager at DESOTEC since November 2016, Russ has previously held similar roles at Evoqua Water Technologies and has demonstrated strong leadership in safety, quality, and productivity improvements, achieving a reduction in OSHA recordable injury rates by over 50% and a 30% decrease in customer lead times. With a background in operations management, lean manufacturing implementation, and continuous improvement, Russ has also successfully managed capital projects with significant budget impacts. Educational qualifications include an Associate's degree in HVAC from A W Beattie Technical School and a comprehensive education from LaRoche College.