With nearly 20 years of experience in industrial engineering, plant and quality management across diverse industries such as transportation, building products, aerospace, and large-scale indoor farming, I bring a range of skills and attributes to the table. As an operations leader, I am a problem-solver who thrives on tackling the most significant challenges faced by organizations, firmly believing that every problem has a solution. I foster a collaborative approach, leveraging both internal and external networks to assemble teams and achieve shared goals.My approach is rooted in transparency, authenticity, and objectivity. By cultivating an environment of trust, I encourage open communication and the free flow of information, utilizing it as fuel to drive process improvements. I am known for my positive and energetic attitude, which has a contagious effect on those around me, inspiring enthusiasm and dedication.In my most recent role, I held the position of logistics coordinator and process improvement leader at a startup company specializing in large-scale indoor farming of leafy greens. Leveraging my background as an industrial engineer, I developed, implemented, and managed operational systems from the ground up, ensuring high performance and efficiency throughout the operation.Previously, as the Director of Quality for Cornerstone Building Brands' Insulated Metal Panel division, I successfully implemented a world-class quality management system, resulting in a notable 13.5% year-over-year reduction in the Cost of Poor Quality for the division. Prior to that, as a Plant Manager, I consistently achieved impressive year-over-year reductions of approximately 24% in the plant's cost of poor quality, leading to recognition as the best performing plant within the network.With my extensive experience, problem-solving mindset, collaborative approach, and track record of driving improvements, I am well-equipped to make a positive impact as an operations leader in diverse industries.