MEDINA, Ohio—RPM International Inc. has named Timothy R. Kinser vice president of operations.
Kinser will assume the role on June 1, and will "be responsible for setting and delivering upon manufacturing and supply chain strategies across all RPM business segments," according to a company news release. That will include lowering operating costs, finding efficiencies and overseeing the company's global sourcing teams.
Brad W. Kostka, who serves as a spokesman for the specialty coatings and sealants company, said in an email that this was a new role for RPM.
Kinser previously served as the executive vice president of operations of Dap Products Inc., an RPM company that makes caulks, sealants and adhesives.
"Throughout his career, Tim has proven himself as an outstanding operational leader," RPM Chairman and CEO Frank C. Sullivan said in the release. "His commitment to RPM and his experience at Dap have aptly prepared him to produce continuous, sustainable improvements for all of our business segments."