I thrive in a growth opportunity position in either Operations Management or Manufacturing Engineering where I can ignite my passion for developing more efficient methods of producing products, implementing systems to improve productivity and utilise my people skills to motivate people to participate in the improvement process and achieve results.I have composed concepts, developed tools, directed teams and implemented numerous sucessful Lean-Manufacturing projects.Over the past 16 years, I have held several Senior and Executive level positions in Operations Management. I have extensive knowledge of operating within an ISO 9001 environment, and have management experience in both union and non-union environments. I am a highly motivated individual and possess excellent communication and people skills.In terms of academic qualifications, I graduated from Bradley University in Peoria, Illinois, with a B.S.(Summa Cum Laude) in Manufacturing Engineering Technology - Production Operations, which is ABET accredited in the US and Canada. I also have a Graduate Diploma in Exectutive Leadership (University of South Africa). I am a certified Technician in Mechanical Engineering and a certified Red-Seal Artisan in Tool and Jigmaking.Manufacturing experience in Automotive, Aeospace, Defence, Nuclear Medicine, Power Generation, Oil and Gas, Marine, Pulp and Paper, and Earth-Moving-Equipment Industries.Extensive knowledge of CNC Component manufacture and automated manufacturing systems integration, with advanced knowledge of cutting tools and machining techniques.Specialties: MASTERCAM X5 and custom-macro software.CNC Software and process development for complex parts."Make-it-happen" disposition.CNC Machine Installation, Commissioning, and preventative maintenance.Consumables inventory control systems.Automation and process improvements.Bottleneck elimination.Developing specifications for machine-tool selection.Design and Implementation of complete production-lines.Facility Design and Plant Layout.Custom manufacturing of challenging parts.