Dave Acker

Dave Acker serves as the Materials Manager at Wayne Wire Cloth Products, Inc., a role he stepped into after joining the company in May 2024. He leads the materials and supply chain functions across the organization, overseeing sourcing, purchasing, receiving, inventory, and shipping.

Since starting his supply chain career in 2019, Dave has consistently brought structure, clarity, and a data‑driven mindset to every team he works with. He focuses on building reliable, repeatable processes that support strong materials flow and long‑term growth. His work touches all areas of Wayne Wire’s business—Aerospace, Commercial, and Automotive—each with unique demands that shape how materials are planned, purchased, and delivered.

In his daily work, Dave places a strong emphasis on supplier development, thoughtful purchasing strategy, and clear, proactive materials planning. He relies heavily on ERP data to guide decisions and uncover opportunities to improve inventory levels, streamline processes, and strengthen supplier performance. 

Colleagues describe his leadership style as structured but supportive—setting clear expectations while maintaining a coaching, servant‑leadership approach. Dave enjoys developing people, building systems that make work easier and more consistent, and creating an environment where teams solve problems collaboratively.

He’s inspired by Wayne Wire’s ability to stay agile while meeting the disciplined requirements of demanding markets. Dave is energized by the company’s aerospace growth, while also committed to reinforcing the commercial and automotive programs that keep the business balanced and resilient. Above all, he’s motivated by the opportunity to strengthen supplier systems, improve data visibility, and build processes that enable dependable, repeatable performance across every customer segment Wayne Wire serves.