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Wayne Werling - Director of Operations (COO-Equivalent Role) in Beavercreek, OH

Wayne Werling

Executive Operations Leader specializing in manufacturing buildouts and multi-industry scaling

Fluid Applied RoofingPolk State CollegeBeavercreek, OH13 Years ExperienceExecutive Level

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Entrepreneur building a self-funded men's routine/body care startup that originated from developing a topical product to support a brother’s nerve injury recovery, revealing a perceived gap in men’s care. Has also identified and executed a manufacturing coatings opportunity by creating detailed execution plans and building stakeholder trust, and describes a structured, resource-conscious go-to-market approach.

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Key Strengths

  • Identifies and validates market opportunities via niche analysis, market sizing, and surveying
  • End-to-end execution: builds detailed plans (guidelines, layouts, execution strategies) and delivers results
  • Go-to-market discipline: clear targeting, channel focus, and launch planning with operational readiness
  • Strong stakeholder engagement: initiates conversations and builds trust to advance new initiatives
  • Entrepreneurial drive and high-velocity execution mindset

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Experience

Director of Operations (COO-Equivalent Role)Fluid Applied Roofing · Jan 2024 – Present
Director of ManufacturingFluid Applied Roofing · Jun 2023 – Jan 2024
Vice President, Technical DirectorSouth Coast Specialty Chemicals · Jan 2020 – Jun 2023
Special Projects ManagerSouth Coast Specialty Chemicals · Dec 2017 – Jan 2019
Property ManagerQuality Living Management · Dec 2017 – Jun 2023
Grocery Team LeaderPublix Super Markets, Inc. · Jun 2013 – Nov 2017
Co-OwnerWerling Construction · Jan 2013 – Dec 2023

Education

Polk State Collegebachelor, Business Administration (2018)
Polk State Collegeassociate, Liberal Arts (2015)

Awards

  • Company records as the youngest hire, youngest department transfer, and youngest manager - Publix Super Markets, Inc.

Languages

English

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Wayne WerlingExecutive Operations Leader specializing in manufacturing buildouts and multi-industry scaling