Bart Hudkins

Versatile and growth-focused Operations and Supply Chain Executive with 20+ years of progressive leadership across manufacturing, procurement, and production environments. Proven ability to optimize operations, and supply chain processes while leading cross-functional teams in multi-site, high-volume settings. Expertise includes ERP-driven planning, strategic sourcing, and lean manufacturing, with a track record of managing revenue growth.

Adept at building resilient supply networks, improving inventory performance, and mentoring future leaders.

• Directed teams in Production, Procurement and Estimating, delivering operational improvements and cost efficiencies
• Spearheaded the launch and growth of Precision Fabrication Services, evolving it from a startup into a trusted, high-performing fabrication partner serving a diverse customer base across multiple industries
• Held senior leadership roles with multi-site oversight and $200M+ annual spend, driving strategic sourcing and supply chain optimization
• Led the evaluation and selection of a new ERP system, then drove its cross-functional rollout from quotation through invoicing—standardizing end-to-end workflows, unlocking real-time data visibility, and streamlining the quote-to-production process
• Mentored and advanced multiple direct reports into management and strategic roles, cultivating a high-performance culture focused on growth, accountability, and internal talent development
• Boosted inventory turns by 33% at Anchor Fabrication while simultaneously improving material availability, reducing excess stock, and enhancing production readiness across departments 
• Negotiated tiered-pricing and consignment agreements with key suppliers, reducing material shortages and lowering labor costs by up to 21%

Texas A&M University, M.S., Marketing, 1999

Baylor University, B.B.A, Operations Management, 1997

APICS, CPIM awarded in 2003