Dirk Handlin is an experienced operations executive with a strong background in manufacturing leadership. Currently serving as Vice President, Infrastructure at Vickers Engineering, Inc., Dirk will lead a new Purchasing department starting September 2023, focusing on cost reduction and supply chain optimization. Dirk previously held the role of Vice President of Operations at Vickers Engineering, returning in February 2021 after an earlier tenure as Director of Operations. Prior to this, Dirk was Operations Manager at Suzuki Garphyttan, and held various management positions at Delphi and Honeywell Aerospace, where responsibilities included overseeing large teams, implementing lean manufacturing practices, and driving operational improvements. Dirk holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Organizational Leadership and Supervision from Purdue University.