Skilled leader experienced in improving end to end value streams, from suppliers to customers, through lean enterprise methodology. The expertise was built through a wide range of positions leading multiple plants, quality organizations, process engineering, manufacturing operations, R&D, and customer based application engineering. These opportunities were in both unionized and non-unionized facilities.Specialties: Leadership, Plant Optimization, Kanban, TPM, 5S, Level Loading, standard work, single piece flow, quality circles, value stream mapping production and office processes. Rubber and plastics manufacturing in both Automotive OE and consumer markets. Global experience with customers and suppliers in North America, South America, Europe, and Asia.