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Munice, In

Leesburg, Ohio, United States

Led operations with P&L responsibility for private equity backed FDA (GMP) regulated manufacturer producing candles & home fragrance products for value-oriented retail outlets and premium direct-to-consumer sales in over 19 countries. Manage 8 direct reports for 44 work centers with 440 employees on 2 shift operations. Steered operational excellence and continuous improvements in cost reductions, manufacturing, labor relations and employee training program.

Cincinnati, Ohio

Regional P&L responsibility for leading operational strategy, planning, and organizing the manufacture of packaged concrete mortar and cement mixes. Responsible for 12 manufacturing locations in IL, WI, MI, IN, OH and KY with 560 employees. Direct reports (7) include; Region Operations Managers, Transportation Manager, Quality Manager and Project Engineers.• Ended 2019 with improved operating income on increased sales volume• Improved Dispatchers’ daily TMS use through improved training and software enhancements

Leesburg, Ohio, United States

Led operations with P&L responsibility for private equity backed FDA (GMP) regulated manufacturer producing candles & home fragrance products for value-oriented retail outlets and premium direct-to-consumer sales in over 19 countries. Managed 8 direct reports for 44 work centers with 440 employees on 2 shift operations. Steered operational excellence and continuous improvements in safety, cost reductions, manufacturing, maintenance, and employee engagement. Led EH&S improvements including implementing cross-functional management safety team.• Reduced costs over 2 years as part of collaborative cross functional senior leadership team• Led Lean Manufacturing implementation by conducting Kaizen workshops with Lean training, implementation and follow-up (5S, Visual Management, VSM, SMED, TPM, Cause & Effect diagrams, 5-Why Root Cause analysis, and Lean Daily Management) to improve safety, quality and productivity

Cincinnati, Oh

National P&L responsibility for outdoor power equipment repair, refurbish and logistics services. Led area managers for 26 service centers, 260 employees. Aligned tactical improvements to strategic direction by implementing Hoshin Kanri planning and A3 team problem solving. Developed managers by training and developing operations team using best practices on regular performance review calls.

West Palm Beach, Florida

Multiple site P&L leadership responsibility for 4 concrete products manufacturing plants and distribution. Led 8 managers with 70 employees for 24-hour plant manufacturing. Reduced critical item lead times and stock outs by implementing multiple site production planning systems.

St. Louis, Mo

Operational responsibility for plastic injection molding (vertical & horizontal) manufacturing and maintenance operations for Tier 2, QS9000 / ISO 9002 (later TS16949) automotive parts and consumer products manufacturer. 3-shift molding & assembly operations, 210 employees, 5 direct reports.• Led Lean Manufacturing implementation (5S, Visual Management, Pareto charts, Cause & Effect diagrams, 5-Why problem trees) and Ford 8D use improving problem solving & corrective actions• Introduced production cell teams with Visual Management Boards (skills matrix, cycle time tracking, downtime, defects, output and issues)• Led Standardized Work, defect identification assessment test implementation & TS16949 transition

Captain (O-3), Secret security clearance, Airborne qualified, Army Commendation & Army Achievement medalsMechanical Engineer - Ammunition plant infrastructure studies, facility assessments & contract specificationsExecutive Officer & Aide-de-Camp - Combat engineer company liaison & management duties and brigade commander’s staff. Platoon Leader - Achieved excellent field-training evaluations commanding a 160 soldier engineer company

Mba, Operations Management

Activities and Societies: Beta Gamma Sigma• Beta Gamma Sigma National Scholastic Honorary in Business • Evaluated U.S., German & Czech.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC

Associate Of Arts And Sciences - Aas, Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor Of Engineering - Be, Mechanical Engineering

Activities and Societies: Army ROTC