Tom Paulus

Tom Paulus is a Senior Vice President of Global Manufacturing at Kohler Co., where they manage strategic and daily operations across 18 facilities, generating $2.5B in annual revenue. Prior to this role, Tom held various leadership positions, including Vice President of Global Operations at Joy Global Corporation and Johnson Controls International plc, overseeing large manufacturing networks and driving significant improvements in productivity and profitability. Tom's expertise in lean manufacturing and P&L management, combined with a strong background in team development and new product planning, has consistently led to high-performance operational cultures. Tom earned a Bachelor of Science in Manufacturing Administration from Western Michigan University and continues to build upon their extensive experience in the field.