Dear Hiring Manager: Thank you for the opportunity to apply for the position at your firm. After reviewing your requirements, it’s clear that you are looking for a candidate that is extremely strong in Lean Manufacturing Systems, Leadership and Process Improvement. Given these requirements, my comprehensive experience in manufacturing management relates directly to your needs.What will I bring to your firm?Directly Related Experience: I’ve managed the full scope of precision CNC machining and assembly operations from high volume/low mix to low volume/high mix in multi-shift operations with 10 to 150 employees. Process creation and optimization is one of my core strengths. I have personally created in excess of 2000 CNC lathe and mill programs. As a career-long Manufacturing Engineer I have wide-ranging expertise in all phases of manufacturing operations including development of budgets and scheduling. I successfully handled the creation and implementation of policies to comply with my firms ITAR registration. I directly and successfully managed plant relocations on 3 separate occasions.Systems Improvement/Efficiencies: I developed and implemented effective plant wide preventive maintenance programs for CNC machine tools and plant equipment. Other effective and highly successful measures include instituting Gemba Walks and Daily Team Meetings. My Lean Six Sigma Green Belt certification enhances techniques I’ve used throughout my career.Team Building: Workforce development has been a core competence throughout my career. I developed and lead a highly effective management staff of 12 industry professionals. Fostering mutual respect and fairness is key to successful and productive employee relations. Managers, co-workers and employees consider me to be an excellent listener and that skill enables me to develop high levels of employee engagement. Cross training of employees is something I value for leading to improved capabilities and processes along with enhanced employee satisfaction.After reviewing my resume, I hope you will conclude that I am the type of exemplary candidate you are looking for. I look forward to discussing how my specific skills and abilities will benefit your firm. Thank you for your consideration.Sincerely,David W. Maynard