Heil Environmental Hires Anthony Henson as Director of North American Operations
Leading refuse and recycling vehicle manufacturer Heil Environmental has hired Anthony Henson as director of North American operations.
In this position, Henson is responsible for all manufacturing operations at Heil’s flagship production facilities in Fort Payne, Ala. His goals include further reducing customer lead times, continuing to build quality products and maintaining plant safety.
Henson has extensive leadership experience and has guided substantial operational improvements in multiple manufacturing facilities. Immediately prior to joining Heil, he was plant manager for Tier 1 automotive supplier Dura Automotive Systems in Lawrenceburg, Tenn. He previously served as plant manager for APM Manufacturing, vice president of operations for IDEX Corporation’s Class 1 Division and as director of operations for IDEX Corporation’s Hale Products Division.
“With Anthony’s team-building skills and leadership abilities, he will contribute to the continuous success and growth of Heil, while driving performance that exceeds our customers’ expectations,” says Randall Young, Heil vice president and chief supply chain officer.
Henson earned bachelor’s degrees in operations management and marketing from the University of North Alabama in Florence, Ala., and a master’s of business administration (MBA) from Webster University in Ocala, Fla. He has also received KAIZAN Facilitator training, Six Sigma Champion training, and Supplier Material and Resource Training (S.M.A.R.T.). He is certified as a Six Sigma Green Belt.
Henson, his wife, Lea, and daughters Molly Ann, Megan and Mallory are relocating to the Fort Payne area.
For more information about Heil refuse and recycling vehicles, contact your local Heil representative, visit www.heil.com or call toll-free 866-FOR-HEIL (866-367-4345).
Heil Environmental, established in 1901, was the first ISO 9001:2000 certified manufacturer of refuse collection bodies in the United States. Heil is the industry leader in automated waste collection technology and offers the broadest product line, including front loaders, rear loaders, side loaders and recyclers. OEM and aftermarket replacement parts are available through Parts Central. Bayne Premium Lift Systems produces hydraulic lifters for refuse collection vehicles and commercial/industrial applications. Heil has manufacturing facilities in Fort Payne, Ala., Greenville, S.C., and Hillend, Scotland. Heil is a Dover Company.
