JLG Industries Names Roy to Lead Global Manufacturing Operations

Jan. 23, 2009
JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corp. company, last week announced that Donald Roy has been appointed to the role of senior vice president - manufacturing. In this role, Roy will be responsible for leading JLG operations and lean initiatives, as well as, developing and executing JLG’s global manufacturing strategy.

JLG Industries, an Oshkosh Corp. company, last week announced that Donald Roy has been appointed to the role of senior vice president - manufacturing. In this role, Roy will be responsible for leading JLG operations and lean initiatives, as well as, developing and executing JLG’s global manufacturing strategy.

“Don brings a wealth of experience in global manufacturing best practices, six sigma, lean, supply chain, materials management and production planning,” said Craig Paylor, Oshkosh Corp. executive vice president and president of JLG Industries. “Don will ensure that our operations continue to provide a strategic business advantage by generating world-class customer satisfaction with exceptional product quality, optimizing facility utilization, and driving both lean and continuous improvement initiatives throughout our operations.”

Most recently, Roy served as vice president of operations for the Trane Residential Air Conditioning Division, a $2 billion division of Ingersoll Rand, where Roy was instrumental in aligning the organizational structure with its overall strategy. Prior to joining Trane, Roy spent 27 years with General Electric where he developed significant expertise in manufacturing, supply chain, facility optimization and project management, and directed international assignments in Norway, Canada and startup operations in China.

Headquartered in McConnellsburg, Pa., JLG Industries is a leading designer, manufacturer and marketer of access equipment. The company’s product portfolio includes leading brands such as JLGaerial work platforms; JLG, SkyTrak and Lulltelehandlers; and an array of complementary services and accessories designed to increase the versatility and efficiency of these products. JLG is an Oshkosh Corp. company.