Meet Wrentham Tool Group’s New General Manager, Eric Baum
Wrentham Tool Group™ is pleased to welcome Eric Baum as General Manager. Eric joined the company in May 2026, bringing extensive experience in manufacturing leadership, operational excellence, and continuous improvement across highly technical and regulated industries.
Throughout his career, Eric has built a reputation as a results-driven leader focused on improving operational performance, strengthening financial outcomes, and developing high-performing teams. His expertise includes lean manufacturing, production planning, quality systems, supply chain management, and capital deployment, with a consistent focus on aligning people, processes, and technology to drive sustainable growth.
Prior to joining Wrentham Tool Group™, Eric served as General Manager at Welfab Incorporated, where he oversaw business operations across multiple manufacturing disciplines, including machining, welding, and assembly. He successfully implemented enterprise systems, strengthened financial reporting structures, and drove performance improvements through KPI management and organizational alignment.
Earlier in his career, Eric held senior leadership roles at Darmann Abrasive Products and Ardagh Group / Saint-Gobain, where he delivered significant operational improvements, including increasing on-time delivery, reducing scrap, and improving productivity through Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
He is known for fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and employee development while driving measurable business results.
As General Manager, Eric will focus on strengthening operational performance, supporting employee development, enhancing customer satisfaction, and positioning Wrentham Tool Group™ for continued growth. His leadership will play an important role in advancing the company’s commitment to quality, innovation, and manufacturing excellence.
Eric holds a Bachelor of Science in Ceramic Engineering from Alfred University and has completed executive training at Dartmouth College.
Please join us in welcoming Eric Baum to Wrentham Tool Group!