For PE Partners
Purpose-built operational support for private equity firms and their manufacturing portfolio companies.
Your Manufacturing Portfolio Deserves an Operations Expert
Most PE firms are strong on financial engineering and commercial strategy. But in manufacturing, the real value — the EBITDA margin expansion, the working capital release, the operational risk mitigation — lives on the shop floor and in the supply chain.
That's where I operate. I help PE firms and their operating partners unlock operational value across portfolio companies in the $50M to $1B range.
How I Support PE Firms
Pre-Acquisition
Operational due diligence that goes beyond the data room. On-site assessment of manufacturing capability, supply chain risk, and realistic EBITDA improvement potential. I flag what the financial models miss.
First 100 Days
Post-close operational roadmap and execution. Rapid wins that demonstrate momentum to lenders, management teams, and the board. Build the value creation plan with clear milestones and accountability.
Hold Period
Ongoing operational improvement across your manufacturing portfolio. I serve as an extension of your operating team, driving initiatives that protect and grow EBITDA throughout the investment lifecycle.
Pre-Exit
Prepare the operational story for exit. Document improvements, stabilize KPIs, address buyer concerns, and position the portfolio company for maximum valuation at sale.
What Sets This Apart
I Speak Your Language
EBITDA bridge, value creation plan, 100-day roadmap, exit readiness — I understand the PE framework and structure every engagement around your investment objectives, not generic consulting deliverables.
Right-Sized for the Middle Market
Big 4 and large consulting firms over-resource and over-charge for the $50M–$1B segment. I bring senior-level expertise without the overhead, the junior associates, or the six-figure monthly retainers.
Speed to Impact
Portfolio companies can't wait months for a consulting process to play out. I identify and begin executing on quick wins within the first two weeks, building credibility and momentum for larger initiatives.
One Point of Contact
When you work with Four2One, you work with me — directly. No bait-and-switch with partner-level sales and analyst-level delivery. The person who scopes the work is the person who does the work.
Typical Impact Areas
Through strategic sourcing, supplier consolidation, process improvement, and waste elimination.
Better demand planning, S&OP implementation, and inventory policy optimization across the supply chain.
Lean manufacturing, bottleneck elimination, OEE improvement, and production scheduling optimization.
Let's talk about your portfolio
Whether you're evaluating a target, integrating a new acquisition, or looking to accelerate value creation across your portfolio, I'd welcome the conversation.
Contact Paul