Accomplished and dedicated Technical VP of Operations with an outstanding record of success leading to the creation, enhancement, and growth of manufacturing operations both domestically and internationally is now open for new employment possibilities.I am looking for new and challenging opportunities at any level where my past experience and strong leadership can be used to further grow a small to mid-size company that focuses on its people and teamwork. I am open to new locations that have a small-town feel. I am not interested in a large city environment.• Extensive experience in the field of medical device manufacturing, encompassing the designing and implementing of novel operational approaches to dramatically decrease time-to-market and production costs.• Results-oriented certified Black Belt well-versed in the latest Process Excellence techniques and Lean manufacturing principles, with the proven ability to train and motivate entire organizations to seamlessly incorporate new concepts.* Strategically minded with a demonstrated skill to assess and transfer manufacturing operations globally, thus developing highly profitable international manufacturing operations.Specialties: Plant Operations and Growth StrategiesProject ManagementPlant Design & ConstructionProduct DevelopmentManufacturing Start-upISO, GMP, & QS 9000Lean ManufacturingSix SigmaMolding & StampingAutomation & Robotic