Aleris, Beachwood, Ohio, has named Jeffrey Byrd vice president, Aleris Operating System (AOS). Byrd will lead the company’s global operating system of integrated principles, operating practices and tools to drive transformational and continuous improvements. He will report to Steven Demetriou, Aleris’ chairman and CEO.
Byrd previously was vice president Operations & Supply Chain for Aleris’ Rolled Products North America business. Before that he served as vice president Supply Chain for the Rolled Products business. Byrd joined Aleris in 2004.
Demetriou says, "Jeff's appointment to this new position emphasizes our commitment to strengthen our operations. AOS is key to transforming our core processes across the enterprise to support our growth, productivity and customer service goals."
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