Wilo USA, a provider of pumps and pump solutions for water management, building services and groundwater, is pleased to welcome Darren T. McGuire as the new director of operations for their production and distributions facilities in Thomasville, Ga.

As the director of operations, he will be responsible for overseeing production and order flow through both facilities to uphold Wilo’s high standard of quality and customer service. In addition, he will apply Lean initiatives as part of WPS and will focus on driving continuous improvement in the entire end-to-end supply chain of product and customer interaction through programs for vendor management, purchasing, logistics and order management.

“Darren’s track record of proven success in the pump industry and demonstrated knowledge and expertise in the field of operations make him an ideal fit for the role of Director of Operations for our manufacturing and distribution facilities in Thomasville, GA,” Wilo USA President Tim Ruppert says. “His extensive experience and versatile skill set will be integral to streamlining efficiencies in both production and sales.”

McGuire has more than 20 years of experience in the pump industry in a range of positions, including application engineering, marketing, Regional Sales Manager and General Manager. This exposure has given him a unique insight into the industry, enabling him to optimize operations for Wilo USA.