• Oversee and improve all business operations: including sales, finance, manufacturing, assembly, quality, human resources, and administrative functions; establishing and driving production goals and developing organizational structures• Develop performance and efficiency metrics, identifying areas for improvement, and reporting results to ownership. Establish systems to collect metrics, analyze productivity, and set performance targets that meet revenue and cost goals• Ensure robust plant safety and security procedures/training are in place and that operations are in compliance with all required regulations• Oversee employee hiring, training, development/coaching, and management• Set policies and make decisions guiding productivity, quality, and cost-efficiency of plant operations• Lead the development and deployment of manufacturing practices focused on quality and continuous improvement• Sales Direction: Develop and implement sales and marketing strategies and personnel to drive growth and profitability• Manage finances: monitoring budgets, expenses, and production costs to drive revenue and meet margin projectionsAccomplishments:• Reshaped the work environment into a positive, fast-paced, results-based, and team-oriented work culture.• Develop Star Performers: cultivate key personnel through hiring, training, mentoring & coaching• AS9100D: Lead the implementation of the standardized Aerospace Quality Management certification• Implemented Lean manufacturing practices throughout the organization• Deployed quote-to-cash ERP/MRP and Production Scheduling system• Installed company-wide performance review and employee feedback program

A precision custom manufacturer, serving medical, aerospace, automotive and defense industries; specializing in the engineering and manufacturing of small arms solutions for US Special Operations, military, and law enforcement. • Manage key organizational activities including engineering, finance, PM and manufacturing • Lead mission, vision, and culture of organization• Identify and act on needed change initiatives • Guide short and long range planning • Provide financial analysis and budget reviews• Develop cash flow projections to determine levels of required capital• Establish and streamline business management systems

Custom manufacturer of premium hand-made knives.• Led strategic market positioning significantly enhancing product and brand visibility • Provided financial advice in areas of corporate finance, accounting, and M&A opportunities• Streamlined custom manufacturing processes resulting in 10X increase in production• Acting head of sales and operations• Lead successful merger & acquisition with outdoor and sporting goods distributor

An award-winning, veteran-owned manufacturer, specializing in casting, machining, and design of highly-engineered components for Fortune 500 OEMs. Customers included John Deere, Caterpillar, GM, Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Tesla, and Bose. • Implemented EPICOR ERP/MRP system that managed process flow from quote-to-cash• Regular reviews of initiatives to create a sustainable competitive advantage• Understood industry landscape and developed strategies to lead with innovation• Lead strategic market positioning • Provided high-level management of crucial business relationships and clients• Developed high-performance team to drive disciplined growth, strengthen controls, provide systems based infrastructure and eliminate waste• Awarded the coveted Colorado Company to Watch award in 2013 for manufacturing excellence, growth, and workplace environment

• Responsible for daily plant operation, including but not limited to schedule, scrap, downtime and labor performance• Served as the corporate liaison between engineering, sales, manufacturing, and QA to resolve issues. Built upon inter-department continuity through relationship management• Consistently implemented process improvement through strategic management and planning• Managed timelines for new product development to meet product deadlines • Managed new product layout and design processes• Outline, organize and implement training • Directed machining, foundry, QC, engineering, and sales department

An ISO 9001 registered prototype/low-volume production foundry and precision machine shop. Specialized in the rapid manufacture of prototype projects for OEMs. • Coordinated all plant manufacturing activities, including budgets, scheduling, and process improvement• Accountable for quality, on-time delivery of all orders• Established the project management department and developed Standard Operating Procedures for QA, engineering, and manufacturing• Managed timelines reducing scope creep and determined critical paths for all projects • Managed capital expenditures• Sales Manager

Engineering and manufacturing company specializing in the design, manufacture, and installation of high-speed automation equipment.• Directed mechanical engineering team, including personnel hiring and management, planning and budgeting, technical design, working documents, and project management• Engineering development, design analysis, and manufacturing engineering, for the production of industrial automation systems• Acted as a liaison between engineering department and manufacturing, QC, and sales• Performed cost analysis for forecasting purposes

Engineering and manufacturing company specializing in design, build and installation of high-speed automation equipment for the canning and beverage industries.• Engineered custom design solutions for high-speed material handling, assembly operations, packaging systems and robotic applications• Resolve production floor issues and discrepancies• On-Site Engineer for equipment installations at customer's facility• Coordinate projects with engineers, supply managers, manufacturing, vendors and project managers to meet customer needs• Designed and implemented new machinery into production with extensive follow through on proper integration and efficiencies

Maintenance depot for full disassembly, repair, and testing of turboshaft jet engines for AH-1 attack helicopters.• Performed scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, repairs and inspection of turboshaft engines• Directed and supervised personnel in the power plants division to maintain a high level of mission readiness