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Brea, California, United States

Grand Prairie, Tx, Us

Multi-site responsibility - Mexicali, MX, Irvine, CA and Grand Prairie, TX. Results led to reversing a long-term pattern of inventory increases and daily metrics to improve inventory management. Led multi-functional team including Program Management, Operations, Material Planning and Supply Chain to result in multimillion dollar inventory reductions per month ($4M+).

Scottsdale, Arizona, Us

Led site turnaround which included tripling profitability in 12 months. Used lean manufacturing principles to appropriately size the organization, develop talent, and drive top line growth.

Miramar, Florida, Us

Multi-site manufacturing operations responsibility including four sites in California and one in South Carolina. Operations leader for Engineered Products business focused on military Maintenance, repair, and overhaul (MRO) programs. Successfully consolidated facilities resulting in two site closures.

Birmingham, West Midlands, Gb

Head of operations for a 500+ employee site with over 300,000 sq ft of manufacturing floor space. Large portfolio of military and commercial customers including Lockheed Martin (F-35), Boeing (Defense & Commercial), Airbus, Saab, Honda and Bombardier.

Grand Prairie, Tx, Us

P&L Leader for $200M Electromechanical Systems (EMS) business consisting of Flight Control Systems, Actuation and Flight Control Computers (formerly Rockwell Collins). Multi-site responsibility with manufacturing in CA, IA, FL and MX. Major customers included Northrup Grumman, Lockheed Martin, Sikorsky, Boeing, Airbus, Gulfstream, IAI and Dassault. Rockwell Collins' EMS business was sold to Safran in 2019. Selected to lead Irvine operations and production transfers out of Rockwell Collins and into Safran.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Promoted to frame and execute footprint optimization strategy including leadership of PMO for manufacturing programs for $2B Aerospace division with 22 plants in 7 countries. 8 direct reports. Reported to VP of Manufacturing Operations.• Operations Business Transformation, Strategy & Results: Created strategic plan for operational transformation of segment, gained buy-in, led teams to execute and deliver solid margins while generating significant cash flow. Planned optimized footprint, reduced support costs, accelerated manufacturing excellence, and championed technology leadership. Led talent acquisition including senior leader for division, manufacturing engineering, quality, and supply chain. Developed and led operations transition team.• Manufacturing/Program Excellence: Applied lean manufacturing principles to improve processes and to reduce waste. Developed global business processes and standards for manufacturing footprint optimization, capital management, New Product Introduction and Production Rate Readiness (executed growth plans for internal manufacturing and supply chain).

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Promoted to lead Irkut MC-21 Hydraulic System program and was the lead executive manager securing 2 key contracts. Led IPT of 50+; globally dispersed. Reported business performance to CEO and COO. • Strategic Customer Focus/Sales Leadership: Single point of customer contact for all contract negotiations and decisions. Secured a new customer in Russia while expanding Eaton’s position in emerging markets. Led new business capture team to ensure profitable growth and an executable contract by developing a high performing IPT and commercial strategy.• P&L Leadership: Implemented best practices to create a model program for Aerospace that was emulated across a $2B business. Executed turnaround of a grossly underbid program and developed business case with a high-performing IPT, pricing negotiations and requirements management. Increased revenue by $480M and achieved a 6% margin improvement.• Global Engineering Center Startup/Internal Integration: Led startup of Moscow, Russia customer facing team and supplier development. Established process for recruiting including hiring plan. Secured top talent (up to Director level) for multiple functions – program management, engineering, and supply chain.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

P&L responsibility for a mix of 14 major military and commercial programs (predominantly F-35 & CH-53K). Direct reports included 7 program managers.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

P&L responsibility and integration lead for acquisition in Aguascalientes, Mexico. 20 direct reports including division leads, sending & receiving plant leads, Manufacturing Engineers and manufacturing Subject Matter Experts. IPT 60+. Closed 2 plants in high-cost locations and applied lean manufacturing principles to startup production with 140 people.• M&A Integration Strategy: Strategic plan included establishing a new manufacturing footprint, localization of suppliers, acquisition integration and transfer of product lines from multiple sites. • Integration Results: Completed product transitions ahead of schedule to expedite realization of a new business model with a multi-million dollar positive net income impact; achieved 20% per unit cost savings. Seamless transitions exceeded customer expectations (16M roller lifters produced annually for GM and Chrysler plus 6 lower volume customers).• Program Management/Optimized Manufacturing Footprint: Executed acquisition synergy plans including leadership of major repositioning projects to move manufacturing to low-cost locations and new product development efforts to standardize products and simplify processing. Developed suppliers for machining and special processes.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Restructured global operating footprint including strategic analysis and transfer of production assets from the US and Brazil to start-up plant in Tczew, Poland. Developed Lead Program Manager to become the Plant Manager for the site. Established PMO for plant startup and new product launch.• Global Plant Start-up: Change agent for a new plant startup in northern Poland which included creation of an international site selection process, organizational development, and recruitment of key personnel (Plant Manager, Plant Operations leadership and New Product Development team).• NPD Program Management: Successfully launched a new Supercharger product for VW.

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Successfully launched a new Supercharger product for VW (total LoP revenue ~$200M).

Dublin, Ireland, Ie

Bs, Mechanical Engineering

Mba