David Girrell Email & Phone Number

Toledo, OH, US

Techneglas Perrysburg, OH

Coordinated activities related to the startup of a joint venture including the following- Completion of proof of concept testing for trial formulations- Development of go to market materials such as pricing and marketing claim documentation- Tradeshow support by designing display booth and interacting with customers- Pilot production planning.

• Lead all new product development, continuous improvement, and engineering change management activities for the Fypon Business Unit
• Ensure alignment of opportunities and project priorities with corporate financial objectives
• Manage cross-functional team of indirect reports to execute projects through the Stage Gate process
• Create detailed implementation plans for new product development initiatives for both Retail and Wholesale markets
• Effectively communicate product improvement initiatives and new product launch timing with multiple operations facilities
• Coordinate product certification and testing with internal and external resources.

- Prioritized projects and created personal development plans for a team of 5 Product Engineers that were direct reports.- Delivered annual team cost savings objective of $1.5 million using DMAIC, 5-S, and KAIZEN methodologies.- Managed NPD team through the successful launch of over 150,000 new SKUs - Lead a cross-functional team to implement a Stage Gate.

-Researched and developed potential product solutions that met the needs of the customer as defined by the Product Managers and Sales Representatives.-Successfully executed cost savings initiatives using DMAIC, 5-S, and KAIZEN methodologies.-Developed product configuration software which automates the creation of part numbers, BOM structures, and part.

-Led cross-functional teams in the successful execution of new product development projects. -Developed and executed project plans to meet budget, timing, and quality goals related to the launch of new product lines.-Conducted weekly update meetings in order to align the efforts of all team members and management. -Worked with Marketing Product Manager and.

-Led projects involving the research, development, and release of successful new product designs.-Led several cross- functional teams in continuous improvement and cost reduction projects. -Worked directly with suppliers on engineering PPAP approval of Purchased Finished Goods.-Organized product sample builds and performance test plans for personnel in a.

-Completed Six Sigma Green Belt training.-Led Six Sigma Green Belt team to improve stamping process production rates.-Team member of various Green Belt and Black Belt projects striving to improve existing production-related issues.-Introduced to Lean Manufacturing, 6-S, and Visual Factory Management principles.-Designed and updated Process Specification.