Highly qualified Operations Director with 20 years of leadership and experience in manufacturing, engineering, quality, materials, programs, and continuous improvement operations. Extensive knowledge in operations within electronics manufacturing for military, automotive, medical, and commercial industries. Experience extends from initial planning through all aspects of performance, including technical direction of program personnel to meet the customers requirements. Responsibilities include Program Management, Materials Management, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Quality over sight. Directly accountable for cost, quality, and schedule of all products and requirements to the customer. Certified in six sigma with a continuous improvement focus through the use of lean manufacturing tools to provide the best value results for operational efficiency. Customer responsible focal point for interfacing with the customer on all operations matters, including the resolution of challenges that may arise. Responsible for the development and maintenance of a long term Operations strategy and execution with direct responsibility to P&L. Accountable for Materials/Supply chain management supporting both Engineering and Manufacturing Operations including on-time delivery of materials, products, and supplier development and monitoring. Directs staff to provides inventory management that includes receiving, shipping, and stockroom handling. For Manufacturing and Engineering, responsibilities include technical direction to Manufacturing Operations, engineering development, or product transition from design engineering into “manufacturing ready”. Manage the non-recurring engineering activities of Manufacturing and Engineering staff while promoting lean and best-in-class practices within Manufacturing and Engineering Operations.