Inclusive leader responsible for establishing Vision, Strategic Direction, Operating Plan, and budget for ~180 employee die cast and complex machining operation.

Lead and Grew Contract Manufacturing of Complex, Multi-axis machined components for Aerospace, Defense, and Powersports markets. Established and executed key operational strategy and budget for contract machining market penetration and profitability, efficient and effective facilities layout, and vertical integration strategies. Responsible for ~180 Employees in Production, Maintenance, and Engineering

Led Manufacturing Operations for the Punching Division to deliver same day Punch, Die, and guide assembly configurations• Responsible for Strategic Direction, Planning, Capital Budgeting, and Financial Planning to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale objectives.• Lead, coach, and mentor individual and organizational development • Foster understanding and implementation of Lean manufacturing principles, systems, and tools• Familiarity with wide variety of… Show more Led Manufacturing Operations for the Punching Division to deliver same day Punch, Die, and guide assembly configurations• Responsible for Strategic Direction, Planning, Capital Budgeting, and Financial Planning to meet Quality, Cost, Delivery, Safety, and Morale objectives.• Lead, coach, and mentor individual and organizational development • Foster understanding and implementation of Lean manufacturing principles, systems, and tools• Familiarity with wide variety of manufacturing equipment (multi axis lathes, mills, surface grinders, cam grinders, wire EDM, sinker EDM, lasers) Show less

Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Facilities personnel for toward continuous improvement and operational excellence of existing and NPD projects. • Certified LEAN Champion and have executed multiple projects to attain quality, lead time, delivery reliability, and safety improvements.o ~50% reduction in standard repair lead times and backlog, and 20% improvement is PDSLo ~66% improvement in ETO lead times• Provide leadership and project management… Show more Lead Manufacturing Engineering, Automation Engineering, and Facilities personnel for toward continuous improvement and operational excellence of existing and NPD projects. • Certified LEAN Champion and have executed multiple projects to attain quality, lead time, delivery reliability, and safety improvements.o ~50% reduction in standard repair lead times and backlog, and 20% improvement is PDSLo ~66% improvement in ETO lead times• Provide leadership and project management support to direct and indirect reports• Proposed, planned, and led facility renovation and expansion projects. Show less

Managed the Technology Transfer, Scale-Up and Commercialization of an innovative new product used within the semiconductor marketplace. Responsibilities included:Facilities planning, equipment selection, resource scheduling, and implementation of process improvements. Provided strategic input required to manage the successful commercialization of this exciting new product offering. Responsible for ensuring that bottom line performance was in alignment with Corporate metrics… Show more Managed the Technology Transfer, Scale-Up and Commercialization of an innovative new product used within the semiconductor marketplace. Responsibilities included:Facilities planning, equipment selection, resource scheduling, and implementation of process improvements. Provided strategic input required to manage the successful commercialization of this exciting new product offering. Responsible for ensuring that bottom line performance was in alignment with Corporate metrics Quality Control including SPC software selection and implementation, documentation creation and control, and MRB/DRB.I facilitated continuous improvement throughout the company to improve throughput in the manufacture and assembly of plastic injected automotive, medical, and consumer goods.Responsibilities included:Design, construction, testing, and launch of pick and place and robotic assembly stationsFacilities planning, workstation selection, ROI's for capital acquisitions, DOE's, and continuous improvement activities targeted toward throughput enhancement and quality improvement with bottom line results. Show less

Standardized operations and generated assembly instructions for repeatable, efficient generator construction.Analyzed operations, made improvements, standardized, and trained personnel on the improved methodologies.

CNC mill and lathe programming, set-up, and operation Machine programming, set-up, and operation of Daewoo and Brother machines.

Managed continuous improvement activities including changeover standardization, cycle time reduction, and mistake-proofing to improve efficiencies and reduce non-value added activities.Engineered assembly station to minimize assembly time and improve overall process efficiency by 25% Worked in small groups to standardized assembly fixtures for quick changeovers, generate and revised control plans, and troubleshoot out of specification assemblies and made corrective changes

set-up, and operator.Worked with Haas, Okuma, and Cincinnati lathes and machining centers

set-up, and operation technician.Worked with Daewoo, Mazak, and Okada lathes and machining centers