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An innovative Manufacturing Manager with extensive manufacturing leadership experience in the areas of EHS, Quality, Process, Engineering & Maintenance, Finance, Product Development, and Production including P&L responsibilities. A skilled financial analyst able to manage “by the numbers” to achieve KPI commitments with a demonstrated track record in developing & executing manufacturing strategy for tangible results.Over the course of my career, I have been committed to continuous improvement, developing innovative solutions to both manufacturing and business processes using sound engineering principles, Six-Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing methodologies. Acknowledged as a genuine change agent, I am skilled at leveraging existing processes or approaches in unique ways tailored to current needs for improved business performance. Regardless of role or title, I have consistently identified and realized significant cost reductions while improving operational performance.Recognized as a committed leader able to work well at all levels of the organization, I have a strong belief in the power of “Management by Walking Around” and the importance of a positive attitude in motivating others to be their best. I’ve consistently built strong teams through clearly defined purpose, strategic planning, mentoring, skills building, and selective upgrading of key roles.From a personal point, I thrive on significant challenges, so it was not a surprise to my friends and colleagues that when asked if I wanted to run a marathon, I simply replied, yes. Of course, I had never run further than a 5 k at that point, but after 14 months of consistent dedicated training, I successfully ran my first ever marathon at the 2009 San Diego R&R Marathon and continue to run full & half marathons today.Specialties: Operational Analysis * Organizational Development * Strategic Planning & Execution * Six-Sigma * Process Development & Optimization * Lean Manufacturing * Environmental, Health, & Safety * Financial Analysis * MS Office * Leadership * Capital Planning & Execution * Team Building * Business Acquisition & Consolidation of Operations* Presentations * Training * Cost Reductions * Quality Systems * Best Practices

Listed skills include Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, and 18 others.