With over 25 years of immersion in manufacturing environments of all climates, I am an advocate for positive change. My leadership style is hands-on, from the front of the group. Lean methodologies and principles challenge us all to "find a better way." My Background:-Continuous Improvement and Lean Leader (Black Belt Level) in the areas of production, maintenance, IT, HR, transportation, quality, and engineering who teaches, mentors, and facilitates hands-on projects that yield real results-Experienced Manager who balances staffing, processes, and flow to maximize efficiency-Morale Builder who engages people at all levels, quickly gaining excellent rapport-Process Capability Analyst with extensive hands-on experience with analysis of equipment, production lines, systems, and personnel -Engineer with direct involvement in design, prototyping, scale-up and fabrication of custom equipment-Equipment Specialist with depth and breadth of knowledge of process and packaging equipment to support safety, quality, and efficiency-Experienced Trouble Shooter who engages with all skilled trades get production running quickly but also implement a long term fix.-Creative Problem Solver who has received two Technology and Innovation Awards