• Oversee the strategic and day to day operations for the planning & scheduling, purchasing, production, and maintenance departments of a 200,000 square foot production facility.• Analyze inventory usage data; prepare, execute, and oversee entirety of overseas purchases that are approximately $1m annually.• Develop and implement operational procedures for sustained success in inventory, quality, and maintenance management. Decreased total inventory variance by an average of 10% year over year for annual physical inventory. • Reduce annual overhead expenses by approximately $20,000 by negotiating and executing new utility contracts and installing high efficiency lighting throughout the facility.

• Led team of 12 production floor associates including welders, painters, carpenters, and glaziers• Overhauled, expanded, revised, and administered new version of Employment Handbook• Established and implemented operational procedures for fabrication and • Assessed and evaluated additional manufacturing space acquired and created efficient shop floor layout plans for its use

• Promoted to production manager position after three years in industrial engineering and ISO QMS oversight• Led team of +/- 50 individuals, including multiple supervisors, fabricators, saw operators, welders, cleaners, painters, shippers, and maintenance personnel • Created and implemented a Production Calendar, Standard Lead Time Chart and initiated cross-departmental daily operations planning meetings to raise on-time shipment percentages from the low-70’s to mid-90’s, while business grew 3-5% yearly• Reduced overall lead times by means of organization and accountability• Researched and submitted capital expenditure funding requests and managed funds granted• Developed direct labor standards and trained/certified all employees• Developed universal finished product packaging standard and trained/certified all employees• Managed manufacturing staffing levels and executed employee performance management, development, and disciplinary processes • Created and implemented an internal program to promote, train, and certify welders • Managed factory supply expenses and approved purchasing requisitions• Worked with QA to ensure that all quality metrics are consistently being met and rework costs are minimal• Established and administered operational procedures for manufacturing, shipping, and receiving• Maintained proper maintenance of production equipment and factory• Consistently maintained compliance with company policies, safety standards, and shop cleanliness• Advised department managers on matters relating to daily operations and made recommendations for feasible improvements• Ensured adequate resources are available to manufacture products, including equipment, supplies, and labor

Industrial Engineer / ISO Management Rep.• Initiated and oversaw stocking programs with vendors to reduce on-hand inventory and better control supplier lead times• Facilitated annual physical inventory strategy and methods; responsible for daily cycle counting completion• Researched and carried-out purchases of capital expenditure equipment totaling more than $300,000• Researched and completed cost and waste reductions projects that resulted in annual savings of >$60,000• Assisted in processing and completion of Engineering Change OrdersSafety Committee Chairman• Maintained, trained, and managed a team of eight committee members• Held monthly committee meetings• Facilitated quarterly shop inspections and oversaw resolution to all findings• Created company safety standards and accompanying training documents; responsible for training/certifying new hires to the standardISO 9001:2008 Management Representative (Morgantown, PA & Las Vegas, NV)• Maintained and updated company’s quality manual• Trained and certified new and existing employees on documented processes• Facilitated semi-annual internal audits and represented company throughout annual external audits • Oversaw and reported on all QMS continuous improvement projects• Created and presented all monthly and quarterly quality reports• Maintained Corrective and Preventive Action logs and assigned all submitted requestsIndustrial Engineer / ISO Management Rep.