ATS appoints Pycz as its vice president of operations

Advanced Technology Services Inc., an industry leader in managed services for production equipment maintenance, IT infrastructure support and industrial parts repair for manufacturers, on March 12 announced the appointment of Joseph A. Pycz to the position of vice president of operations. 

Pycz joins ATS with more than 30 years experience in operations and management. He brings in-depth knowledge of strategic analysis and planning, corporate restructuring, lean manufacturing, global best practices, and experience with new plant start-ups and will serve as a key contributor in furthering the company's success. He will be responsible for customer site service delivery and related support operations.

"We are delighted to welcome Joe, who brings a wealth of expertise, to the ATS leadership team", said ATS president Jeffrey Owens. "His knowledge and leadership skills will prove invaluable as we continue to advance our mission to make factories run better for our customers."

Most recently, Pycz served 12 years as president and CEO at ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft in Danville, Ill., where he was responsible for operations and management. He successfully led and managed the company's growth from two plants with annual revenues of $35 million to four locations with annual revenues near $350 million. Prior to ThyssenKrupp Crankshaft, he was plant manager at Wyman-Gordon Company, where he was responsible for the total P&L of the $35 million facility and 450 staff. 

Founded in 1985, ATS employs more than 2,200 people across the U.S. and is a member of the National Association of Manufacturers. ATS is headquartered in Peoria, Ill., with offices and services centers located in Greenville, S.C.; Chicago; Detroit; Monterrey, Mexico; and the United Kingdom.