Eric Montgomery

Eric Montgomery is a seasoned professional in manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement, currently serving as Senior Vice President of Manufacturing Excellence at Novae since June 2025. Prior to this role, Eric held various leadership positions, including Director of Continuous Improvement, Customer Experience and ETO at Columbus McKinnon, where strategic direction was provided to enhance lean culture and customer satisfaction. Eric has also served as Director of Lean and Continuous Improvement at Legrand, North America, and Global Value Stream Coach at Ingersoll Rand, focusing on fostering a lean culture and operational efficiency. Eric’s extensive experience includes management roles at GE Transportation, Welch Foods Inc., Pepsi Bottling Ventures, Lomax Tile and Marble Co., and Ferguson Enterprises. Educational credentials comprise a Bachelor of Business Administration from Penn State University and a Master of Business Administration from Penn State Erie, The Behrend College.