McLanahan appoints first VP of manufacturing

Mark Slonaker is McLanahan’s first vice president of manufacturing.

McLanahan has appointed Mark Slonaker as its first vice president of manufacturing. In this role, Slonaker will oversee manufacturing operations at the company’s US locations to ensure production meets required deadlines and the quality standards of an ISO-certified company. He will also help to maintain safe standards and corporate objectives, while making sure that, as the company continues to grow, manufacturing capabilities are in place to meet and exceed all industry and customer requirements.

“I am most looking forward to the opportunity to work with and develop the dedicated team of employees at McLanahan, who exhibit a real passion for building a world-class product,” said Slonaker, who will be based in McLanahan’s corporate headquarters in Pennsylvania.

Slonaker’s previous roles include vice president of manufacturing for F.L. Smithe Machine Co. and vice president of engineering for Blair Co. He holds a degree in mechanical engineering from Bucknell University.

Written by Jonathan Rowland

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