MANUFACTURING OPERATIONS MANAGER | PLANT MANAGER I have an outstanding track record of establishing operational excellence, best practices, and Lean/5S programs in high-volume production environments.My background includes manufacturing operations manager roles at plant in the United States and overseas where I drove dramatic increases in productivity, safety, revenues and profits.I have led plant start ups, turnarounds and divestitures and exceeded performance goals in every position.I am particularly strong at identifying areas for cost and efficiency improvement.Experienced in partnering across functional areas to develop, manufacture, machine, and test new products, identify / resolve quality issues at product level, and ensure integrity of finished products. My areas of expertise include:* Production Planning & Scheduling* New Product Development & Launch* Client & Supplier Relations* Logistics Planning & Management* Manufacturing Systems & Processes* Contract Negotiations* Machinery Sourcing & Procurement* Capacity Planning / Resource Allocation* Variable Expense Control * Continuous Process Improvements* Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)* Quality / Safety Management* Lean Manufacturing / 5S Programs* Subcontractor / Employee Development* Project Management
Listed skills include Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Project Managment, and 15 others.