Grote Industries hires Dan Brito as director of operations-Madison
Grote Industries recently announced that Dan Brito has joined the company as director of operations- Madison. With over 15 years of manufacturing experience, Brito will lead efforts to drive operational excellence within Grote’s headlamp operations at the Next Generation Manufacturing Center in Madison, Indiana.
“I’m excited to start this new chapter with Grote Industries,” Brito said. “The headlamp business is at a critical moment as it grows, and I plan to help make it even more successful going forward.”
Brito gained experience in automotive headlamp operations during his time at Marelli, including the production of lamps for high-volume pickup trucks. He also holds a degree in mechatronic engineering and an MBA in project management.
“Dan’s experience in the automotive industry and headlamps make him a great addition to our team as we continue to aggressively grow our advanced headlamp business,” COO John Grote said. “His background in lean manufacturing and hands-on knowledge of molding, coating, metallization, and assembly processes will directly impact our operational excellence targets of zero defects and 100% on-time delivery.”
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Amerit appoints Ross Rachey as COO
Amerit Fleet Solutions has appointed Ross Rachey as its new COO. Rachey brings a wealth of experience to Amerit, where he will be responsible for leading the company’s operations. He is a leader known for driving operational excellence, grounded in a track record of safety and service consistency.
“We are thrilled to welcome Mr. Rachey to the Amerit executive team,” Dan Williams, co-CEO of Amerit, said. “His proven track record of leading complex organizations and his passion for operational excellence make him the perfect fit to help us continue delivering for our customers.
Prior to joining Amerit, Rachey spent over a decade with Amazon in executive roles across the global fleet and transportation organizations, building a culture of exceptional customer service and reliability. Most recently, Rachey was the COO of ACERTUS, a tech-enabled fleet logistics company. He has been recognized as one of the leaders transforming the transportation industry, earning a spot on Insider’s list of “100 People Transforming Business.”
“I am excited to join such a dynamic and innovative organization,” Rachey said. “I look forward to working with the incredible team at Amerit to ensure that we not only meet but exceed our customers’ expectations while fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.”
