Cascade Dafo,Inc. is the original creator and leader in the design, testing,manufacturing and continuous innovation of pediatric bracing and ankle foot Orthosis.

Pioneer in developing, manufacturing and selling high-density polyurethane foam products. ISO 9001 certified. Major supplier to Boeing for gap seals and machined parts.Plant Manager 2010- 2011Responsible for the manufacturing workforce of 75 direct labor union employees and seven supervisors/managers.Ensured coordination and cooperation between departments. Ensured the quality and on time delivery of customer orders. Designed and implemented the first Lean production work cell to reduce waste and labor costs. Participated in the development of formal Quality workmanship standards for Boeing gap seals.Promoted a working environment that encouraged employee involvement to achieve excellence in safety, productivity and quality. Managed all aspects of the physical plant and facility. Instituted continuous improvement programs. Involved in all manufacturing performance evaluations.2008-2010 Two year sabbatical to write "Performance through Knowledge and Continuous Learning"

Award-winning global manufacture of small, flexible craft for rowing, sailing, and motoring Craft.Plant Manager 2002-2008Piloted daily operations, developing a world-class team of 65 employees across key areas, from manufacturing, inventory, production, and shipping/receiving to logistics, purchasing, and HR.Planned and directed introduction of new products, with a focus on Lean methodology. Ensured Quality and production schedules across international global Mfg. sites; frequently traveling to Mfg. Sites to review Quality, vendor training, performance, and contracts. Established core Quality requirements, schedules as well as cost controls.Achieved 98.8% on-time delivery and perfect quality through implementation of Lean manufacturing techniques. Drove record-breaking introduction of 30 new products - lowered labor costs on existing product lines by eliminating re-work and scrap and Captured inventory variance rate of <2% through introduction of new control measures, which were executed on a global scale. Played lead role in Walker Bay Boats being named by Congressman Doc Hastings as one of the most outstanding manufacturing companies in Washington State using Lean Manufacturing principles.

s re-work 15%.Improved equity of compensation decisions by driving shift to training-based raise schedules vs. previous policy of tying pay to the amount of time spent in a work classification.

Global contract manufacturer of custom injection molded components and assemblies. Major supplier of interior panels for Boeing; Maximized quality and success of manufacturing process by analyzing issues and partnering with engineering, production, and QC groups to implement solutions. Trained and led 2-shift molding department, as well as warehouse teams - advanced production/cost goals through diligent management of schedules and spending. Entrusted with key Boeing account. Contributed to ISO9001 implementation. Reported directly to President.

Managed and lead the Lawn and Garden plant Quality Control department. Focused on corrective action to eliminate 100 percent quality inspections. Provided training and leadership.

Controlled P&L and 2-shift operation purchasing and manufacturing operations of manufacturing plant.Drove financial management functions including budget development and capital spending for high-value production equipment. Conducted contract negotiations with temporary and outsourced employees. Rose quickly from hiring position as the Plant Quality Manager.