EXECUTIVE PROFILEMultifaceted manager with 30 years of demonstrated experience in successfully leading and managing projects and establishing high performing teams. Strong industry experience in operations, materials and lean concepts. Have experience in choosing and implementing two ERP systems. Experience in taking a start up company to $15M in sales over a five year period. Part of a team in the due diligence of multiple acquisitions. Highly involved in integrating new acquisitions into company processes, procedures and culture. Successfully implemented and achieved ISO 9001 certification.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEFLUKE - A Danaher Company October 2005 - Dec 2007Plymouth, MNDirector of OperationsInfrared Solutions was acquired by Fluke – I was fully trained on the Danaher Business System including Standard Work, Danaher Material Process, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Visual Management and others. Infrared Solutions Inc. January, 2000 – October, 2005Plymouth, MNDirector of Operations • Responsible for all of Operations including, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Shipping, Receiving, Facilities, Safety and Quality. Helped grow a start up company from one product to 5 products and $5M in sales to $15M. Implemented an ERP system and Quality Management System. Trained all employees on Lean Manufacturing and lead several Kaizens to improve efficiencies and productivity. Lead an effort to expand the building twice in 5 years. Was part of the top management team and helped in making strategic decisions for the company. Chart Industries. (Formerly known as MVE, Inc.) June 1991 – Dec. 2000New Prague, MNBusiness Unit Manager September 2000 – December 2000Strategic Sourcing Manager January 1999 – September 2000Materials Manager May 1998 – Jan 1999Purchasing Manager July 1996 – Apr 1998Master Scheduler Dec 1991 – Jun 1996