Manufacturing Engineering And Launch Manager
• Led multiple product launch projects, strategically focused on acquiring new customers and introducing innovative products to enhance the organization’s market presence and drive growth.• Managed the plant relocation project, overseeing a $3 million budget with no operational disruptions. The plant layout redesign improved operational capacity by 25% and a total of 45% capacity for future growth.• Negotiated key contracts with suppliers, achieving significant savings while maintaining… Show more • Led multiple product launch projects, strategically focused on acquiring new customers and introducing innovative products to enhance the organization’s market presence and drive growth.• Managed the plant relocation project, overseeing a $3 million budget with no operational disruptions. The plant layout redesign improved operational capacity by 25% and a total of 45% capacity for future growth.• Negotiated key contracts with suppliers, achieving significant savings while maintaining quality and delivery schedules, contributing to cost reductions in the execution phase of the plant move.• Led strategic reviews with executive leadership and key clients, identifying and mitigating risks, ensuring a high milestone achievement rate for all projects.• Handled budgeting and resource allocation for multiple projects, managing annual OPEX & CAPEX budgets of over $6.5 million, while ensuring cost-effective solutions and efficient use of resources.• Supervised and developed cross-functional teams, managing over 40 direct and indirect employees across engineering, procurement, and quality departments. Fostered a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement, resulting in enhanced team performance.• Improved quality and customer satisfaction by implementing post-launch control systems, reducing defects and increasing customer satisfaction, strengthening business relationships. Show less