Craig Austin

I am an operations and facilities leader with a career rooted in stabilizing organizations by ensuring critical assets, systems, and infrastructure perform reliably and consistently. My focus has always been on preventing unplanned downtime, reducing operational risk, and aligning facilities, equipment, and maintenance strategies with broader organizational objectives.

I bring deep experience establishing preventive and predictive maintenance programs, managing asset lifecycles, and ensuring facilities and utilities support production, safety, and compliance requirements. I balance immediate operational demands with long-term sustainability, protecting productivity while controlling costs and extending asset life. My work is guided by the belief that operational excellence is achieved not through reaction, but through foresight, discipline, and accountability.

I approach asset and operations management with a systems mindset, recognizing the interdependence of people, processes, equipment, and leadership decisions. I emphasize clear ownership, data-informed decision-making, and continuous improvement to build resilient operations that can withstand disruption and support long-term organizational stability.

Throughout my career, I have been trusted to lead complex environments across manufacturing, facilities, construction, and regulated operations. I am known for a calm, thoughtful, and analytical leadership style that prioritizes clarity, integrity, and practical execution. My goal is always the same: to leave the organization stronger, more reliable, and better positioned for the future than I found it.

I am a well-seasoned manufacting manager.  I have risen through the ranks on hard work and dedication to the achievement of my employers' goals.  I have excelled under these titles: Machine Designer, Engineering Manager, Process Engineer, QC/QA Manager, Facilities Manager, EHS Manager, Property Manager, Construction Manager and General Manager.  I have built my understanding of business operations on this broad base of experience and seek to improve operations based on collaboration and teamwork, delivering holistic solutions that stick.

Bachelors of Science, College of Business Administration, Industrial Management / 172 CE credits in hazardous materials management / 30 hr. OSHA General Industry and Construction Safety certificates