Nice intro, infoperson. I'm sure it'll send the locals flocking to see you.
Since you didn't own the company when the jobs were sent overseas, it's obvious no one holds you accountable. But you bought a company, and with it you bought the Thorndike history, good and bad. Now that you own that history, you have a chance to alter it's course. If you are successful, your CEO as well as you will reap the benefits. That is what owners and CEO's do - they take chances, they hope to grab the golden ring eventually.
I'd suggest the first thing you need is a marketing department who can frame your corporate message. It can't possibly be what you posted here.