Dave Smith

Dave Smith has a strong background in manufacturing and operations management, with over 15 years of experience in leadership roles. Currently serving as Manufacturing Manager at Power Solutions International since May 2015, Dave has previously held positions including Machining Business Unit Manager and Mechanical Systems Manufacturing Manager at CEF Industries. Responsibilities have included oversight of various disciplines such as planning, purchasing, and maintenance for a vertically integrated company. Dave's earlier experience includes roles as Operations Leader at TK Simplex, where management of production efforts supported significant annual sales, and as Materials Manager at ABC RAIL, handling substantial annual sales planning and scheduling. Dave also held the position of Senior Production Scheduler at Kay-Ray/Sensall, managing shop order scheduling for considerable annual sales. Dave earned a Bachelor of Science in Education from the University of Illinois Chicago between 1980 and 1985.