Right-Sized for Economic Conditions. Inflated growth in the mid-nineties lead to a company size not supportable by today's market. Problems included ineffective management, over-hiring of family and friends, and roles/responsibilities that were confused with ownership. This company required rationalization of the management team and operations, which resulted in closing two plants. New processes and controls were implemented in HR, finance, and production. The transformation lead to a company that has been right-sized for the current economic conditions with increased employee productivity and renegotiated union contracts.