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Marietta, Georgia, Us

Responsible for a multi-site manufacturer of Custom Closets. Manage 7 managers and 75 direct and indirect team members, including engineering, production, installation, and B2B sales.• Spearheaded operations to consolidate two unique manufacturing companies• Lead strategic initiatives across engineering, production, and sales. Develop yearly budgets and B2B strategies. • Implemented KPIs, boosting manufacturing efficiency by 17%• Pioneered new product offerings, enhancing market competitiveness and operational excellence• Fostered cross-functional synergy among engineering, production, installation, and sales teams

Winchester, Virginia, Us

Responsible for a multi-site flat stock operation. Responsible for P&L, plant operations, purchasing, logistics, production, engineering, information systems, human resources, and finance. Led a diverse team of 9 managers and 150 team members in a high automation environment. Developed and executed yearly budgets. • Developed standardized work programs, enhancing training efficacy and team engagement.• Implemented Overall Equipment Effectiveness Data Collection tool to improve uptime by 22%• Implemented process control/audit system, advancing manufacturing science and operational excellence• Secured and installed $12M in new equipment, significantly increasing operational efficiency by 28% and production capacity by 73%• Spearheaded process transformation from paint to paper finishing, yielding $1.6M annual savings• Drove plant growth from 105,000 to 155,000 pieces/day

Winchester, Virginia, Us

Responsible for a lumber dimension/component plant. Responsible for P&L, plant operations, purchasing, logistics, production, engineering, information systems, human resources, and finance. Led a diverse team of 9 managers and 310 production team members. Developed and executed yearly budgets.• Slashed recordable incident rate by 78%• Led plant wide Six Sigma implementation, yielding $910,000 in savings• Analyzed and improved manufacturing processes, reducing unplanned downtime by 42% through continuous improvement and Total Productive Maintenance strategies• Implemented Overall Equipment Effectiveness boosting productivity by 71%• Implemented process-driven philosophy reducing variation and reducing plant provider scrap by 81.6%• Developed Standard Work and Training Programs throughout the facility eliminating process variation, improving training quality, and reducing turnover• Revolutionized drying process with $5M project, reducing lumber drying time from 14 to 2 days

Harvey, Il, Us

Responsible for all manufacturing of a $55 million Tube Mill. Led a diverse team of 7 managers and 80 production staff. Fostered cross-functional collaboration, aligning departments to achieve substantial improvements in productivity and quality.• Implemented Environmental, Health, and Safety Program reducing recordable incidents by 94%• Boosted on-time delivery to 96%• Improved plant runtime by 31% • Installed a preventative maintenance program, reducing mechanical downtime by 26%• Spearheaded World Class Manufacturing, revolutionizing operations. Implemented SMED, cutting setup time by 54%• Analyzed processing issues, enhancing plant yield from 86% to 92%• Decreased conversion costs from $226/ton to $148/ton

Responsible for all manufacturing of an $18 million printing facility. Led 5 managers and 90 production staff. Developed and executed yearly budgets. • Spearheaded World Class Manufacturing implementation, introducing standardized processes that elevated quality by 60% and slashed order processing time by 35 hours• Improved plant productivity 28%• Decreased plant scrap 57%• Optimized production efficiency using SMED techniques, resulting in a 54% reduction in setup time• Negotiated new scrap pricing, generating $50,000 annual revenue

Responsible for the implementation of Lean Manufacturing for all North American consumables division. Tasked with driving substantial productivity gains and waste reduction through strategic Kaizen events, standardized procedures, and comprehensive TPM programs.• Empowered teams through tailored training initiatives, fostering widespread adoption of Lean principles and 5S methodologies• Pioneered visual management techniques, transforming both production and office environments for optimized workflow and communication• Orchestrated data-driven improvements in Stainless Steel Flux Core Wire Manufacturing, significantly enhancing operational efficiency by 17% and decreasing scrap by 52%

Led operations for a $40 million wire company, managing 115 staff across 3 plants. Oversaw multi-faceted operations including production, engineering, quality, materials purchasing, and logistics.• Spearheaded lean manufacturing initiatives, introducing standardized procedures and Total Productive Maintenance Boosting productivity by 27% and cutting downtime by 40%• Collaborated with Purchasing to optimize inventory, reducing consumables by 22%• Championed best practices, enhancing process control and operational excellence

Warrenville, Illinois, Us

Managed 4 direct Supervisors and 62 indirect production staff. Responsibilities included all on-site manufacturing, engineering, and implementation of lean manufacturing. Developed and implemented yearly operating budgets.• Led lean manufacturing initiatives, boosting Overall Equipment Effectiveness from 30% to 75% through 5S System implementation and standardized procedures• Implemented Standardized Operating Procedures to ensure best-practice operation and improve process control.• Analyzed production bottlenecks that reduced throughput time by 31 hours and improved on-time delivery from 56% to 95%• Introduced dedicated tooling program, significantly reducing waste and enhancing overall product quality• Spearheaded vendor-managed Kanban system, generating monthly savings of $14,200 while optimizing inventory management and supply chain efficiency

Warrenville, Illinois, Us

Led Activity-Based Costing implementation across 4 factories, managing project expenses and training key personnel, resulting in enhanced cost visibility, and working cross-functionally.• Developed sophisticated valuation tools for individual orders, enabling precise assessment of variable and total contribution margins• Created a dynamic pricing model, empowering mills to optimize finished goods pricing strategies and improve profitability

Warrenville, Illinois, Us

Managed 5 direct Supervisors and 66 indirect production staff. Responsibilities included all manufacturing, quality control, maintenance, and production planning. Developed and implemented yearly operating budgets.• Led lean manufacturing implementation, improving equipment uptime from 71% to 99% and reducing WIP by 50%• Spearheaded rapid improvement events, slashing cycle time by 62% and boosting on-time delivery from 80% to 97%, while implementing a pull-style production system• Developed and led rapid improvement (kaizen) events that: reduced WIP by 50%; reduced cycle time to produce an order by 62% or 155 hours; increased on-time delivery from 80% to 97%; reduced lead times from 6 weeks to 3 weeks.• Reduced steel costs by $40,000 annually and cut factory supply expenses from $55,000 to $20,000 monthly• Cultivated an environment of ownership, implementing a Total Productive Maintenance System and creating a 'Top Grading' training program for new supervisors

Supervised Casement Window Hardware and Power Spring Balancer Areas. Responsibilities included supervising 50 people across 3 departments and the day-to-day scheduling of all manpower and equipment.• Drove lean initiatives, reducing WIP by $420,000 and boosting productivity. Led Kaizen events, enhancing efficiency and waste reduction• Pioneered a visual manufacturing training program, elevating the team's understanding of lean principles and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.• Spearheaded Kanban implementation, drastically cutting work-in-progress inventory and optimizing resource allocation in manufacturing processes.• Won lean “Cell of the Month” for outstanding lean activity five times

Manchester, Nh, Us

Supervised 85 production staff plastics division of an automotive supplier. Responsibilities included day-to-day scheduling and utilization of manpower and equipment. • Organized and led an hourly team implementing a new training program, raising the quality of training and reducing the time required to train by 50%.• Participated in the implementation of Kanban inventory control system, reducing inventory levels by 45%.• Orchestrated seamless relocation of $12M/year automotive business internationally• Conducted QS 9000/ISO 9001 audits, ensuring quality standards

Bachelor, Operations Management

High School, General Education