Accomplished business leader responsible for overall operations during a period of 100% revenue growth in a company of 35 FTEs.Boosted profitability by 4% by optimizing manufacturing and work flow processes, adding internal machine capabilities, exploring new sales opportunities, analyzing quoting/estimating method and recruiting reliable vendors.Expanded the company’s CNC machine portfolio which resulted in a 3X increase in output in the machine shop department while only increasing FTE by 66%.Doubled the output of the molded urethane department by integrating an automatic dispenser and spin casting to the portfolio while only increasing FTE by 33%.Creating custom EDI system using Filemaker software to streamline SO and PO management, tracking, invoicing, etc. and eliminated 50% FTE in administration.Reduced overall internal reject rate by 25% by modernizing electronic controls and upgrading drive train components.Designed and fabricated custom new machines for the niche manufacturing of rubber roll making/molding market such as a dynamic balancer, sand blaster, spin caster, hot tables and CNC grinders to augment internal capability and increase quality control in critical phases of manufacturing process.Maximized production output by implementing robust maintenance programs and managing repairs and overhauls. This was also achieved by optimizing floor plan in a 40,000 sqft facility and implementing Six Sigma methodologies.Stabilized workforce by creating career development opportunities via cross-department training programs and incentive programs directly correlated to input (hours worked), output (quarterly revenue), and reject cost. This program provided motivation to be more efficient, and reduced turnover and training cost.

P&E leader responsible for design, development, integration, and rollout of new diaper converting machine platform. This product became the #1 selling pant diaper globally and is still dominant in the market today.Led the front-end design, build, start-up, process development, reliability testing, qualification, roll-out and standardization of a complex component of the platform known as the T&R feature, as well as the offline vacuum utility system.Coordinated $250M global roll-out to deliver new platform to 5 manufacturing sites across Europe and Asia. Completed an international assignment in Italy and qualified first-class vendors in England and Germany.Communicated with cross functional, highly diverse teams of 30+ professionals to meet specific regional needs, provide training on machine maintenance/installation procedures/troubleshooting guides, execute change requests, and gain overall acceptance of the new converting platform.Collaborated with consumers and customers to identify specific needs and translate those to design and manufacturing requirements. Secured 6 patents for various machine designs, converting processes and product designs.