Background

Nick Folz is a corporate operations executive with deep expertise in process improvement, supply chain optimization, and continuous improvement methodologies. He currently serves as Director of Cost Innovation and Supply Continuity at Berry Global, where he leads cross-functional teams across operations, supply chain, purchasing, and quality to execute raw material cost savings and supply continuity initiatives. Nick built his foundation in Lean, Six Sigma, and performance management through roles at Toyota and Honda, including leading root cause analysis investigations on global powertrain issues. He also drove continuous improvement culture at Vectren, managing teams and developing business cases to optimize capital spend and operational efficiency.

Why American Operator

Nick joined the Advisor Network to apply his process-based mindset to small business ownership. His career has focused on improving operations, margins, and customer service across manufacturing and industrial environments, and he sees American Operator as an opportunity to bring that discipline to the next generation of owner-operators. His functional expertise in operations, supply chain management, and regulatory compliance makes him a strong fit for manufacturing and industrial acquisitions.