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The Plan Consulting Group (TPCG) is a full service strategic management, marketing and consulting firm that specializes in strategy development, revenue expansion and program execution. The company is headquartered in Columbia, SC and is comprised of more than 100 experienced business professionals that are dedicated to creating and delivering extraordinary value-based solutions for all of our clients. Our objective is to provide business management consulting services to both large and… Show more The Plan Consulting Group (TPCG) is a full service strategic management, marketing and consulting firm that specializes in strategy development, revenue expansion and program execution. The company is headquartered in Columbia, SC and is comprised of more than 100 experienced business professionals that are dedicated to creating and delivering extraordinary value-based solutions for all of our clients. Our objective is to provide business management consulting services to both large and medium sized companies with revenues that exceed $100 million. Our deliverables'​ are designed to drive owner equity and the ability to realize the value of that asset. Our business model is built on a performance-based platform that is intended to align our services and the application of our intellectual property with the motivation of our client. Show less

Reporting to the President, responsible for all operational disciplines over five sites including two in China and Hong Kong. Customer facing, cultivating relationships, assuring program schedule adherence and priorities, detailing risk mitigation plans where necessary and achieving repeat business. Responsible for building a senior team (VP & Director level) through both external hiring and utilization of incumbent management to facilitate the overhaul of processes and procedures necessary to… Show more Reporting to the President, responsible for all operational disciplines over five sites including two in China and Hong Kong. Customer facing, cultivating relationships, assuring program schedule adherence and priorities, detailing risk mitigation plans where necessary and achieving repeat business. Responsible for building a senior team (VP & Director level) through both external hiring and utilization of incumbent management to facilitate the overhaul of processes and procedures necessary to transform and grow the business. Improved production efficiencies by up to 50% on established key product lines. Utilizing KPIs, CI and Lean techniques improved “Boeing line fit” on time delivery from 40% to 100% for over 24 months achieving Boeing “Gold” supplier status. Achieved 100% Quality Delegation for product supplied to the Boeing Company. Show less

Overall P&L responsiblity for Nogales Sonora manufacturing site, supplying all major structural composite components to the BE Aerospace production suites world wide.Develop strategies to utilize Low Cost Country structure at Nogales site to better improve the overall performance of BE Aerospace through expansion and increased core capabilities

Responsible for all Operations in both Tucson & Nogales siteOverall responsibility for Nogales site.

Vise President Operations, Nogales Sonora, Mexico. Specializing in composite parts production for Aerospace

Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering group including Industrial Engineers and CNC programmers.Group created Manufacturing plans, Controlled MBOMS and routing in ERP system, Set up MRP offsets and gates.Established Engineering change board ensuring Configuration of product and Conformity where assured through a robust ERP process and shop floor document control.Responsible for standard hour estimates, production floor layout based on required tact times, estimates for bidding… Show more Responsible for Manufacturing Engineering group including Industrial Engineers and CNC programmers.Group created Manufacturing plans, Controlled MBOMS and routing in ERP system, Set up MRP offsets and gates.Established Engineering change board ensuring Configuration of product and Conformity where assured through a robust ERP process and shop floor document control.Responsible for standard hour estimates, production floor layout based on required tact times, estimates for bidding process on new programs Responsible for capital expenditure and cost justifications usually based on and 8 month ROI.Managed Continuous Improvement activity using techniques including 6 sigma, fish bone, 5 whys etc.Mentored new graduate Engineers and seasoned MEs to work together as a team Show less

Change Management and harmonization into Aircraft build.Definition of Final Assembly Line tooling for Aircraft assembly and completion.Development of all manufacturing planning and tooling for new Aircraft interior manufacture and installation.