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President of a small company that manufactures commercial and residential aluminum air vent devices. Responsible for all aspects of the business including:Sales & marketingProductionShippingAccounts payable and receivablesCustomer relationsHuman ResourcesFacility maintenanceTo learn more visit our website:www.midgetlouver.com

Minnetonka, Mn, Us

"A leader in the industrial uniform & janitorial supply Industry "• Responsible for operations of 2 shifts of production as well as the physical facility.• Managed product control inventory for 3 locations (Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New York).• Increased quality level of service to customers and developed internal processes that support that objective. • Managed a 35 employee unionized work force which included production and facility maintenance.• Developed a leadership team to support production and create “depth” with in organization.• Work Closely with local and regional leadership team to ensure product accuracy, and created metrics to highlight this change at a granular level.• Played major role in EHS, co-chair of safety committee, and worked closely with HR to manage transitional duty program.• Worked directly with both the workforce and new leadership team to start changing the culture and impression of workforce towards management. • Direct responsibility for all 3 locations P&L statements for production.• Responsible for developing and maintaining departmental budgets.Key Accomplishments:• Managed department budget in a surplus for the first time in 7 years.• Improved workers compensation costs through implementing several safety activities

"An ISO9001 Certified Industry Leader in the manufacture of medical devices focused in women’s healthcare"• Managed production/operation on 3 different shifts including exempt and non-exempt personnel.• Provided leadership to supervisor workforce to ensure production schedules were completed on time.• Improved customer satisfaction by developing continuous improvement teams within the operations departments.• Introduced lean manufacturing techniques to reduce cost and improve quality of products being manufactured, which led to the elimination back orders within 3 months of hire.• Prepared and administer quarterly and yearly performance appraisals for all direct reports.• Managed P&L and forecasting for departmental budgets ensuring they are in line with company goals and expectations.• Facilitated daily production meetings with leadership to ensure production schedules were being met.• Developed and maintained production metrics, which were presented to Sr. Leadership including CEO on a monthly basis. • Re-developed and ensured compliance in the areas of employee training with FDA and ISO9001 regulations, including validation of employee training and proper documentation.Key Accomplishments:• Reduced packing cost by $15K per year.• Set-up vendor managed supply replenishment systems to ensure consumable supplies were available which lead to a 12% cost reduction over 5 years.• Increased department efficiency by 6% in first 12 mo of hire and by 10% over a 5 yr period.

An ISO 9001 and 14001 certified industry leader, in the design and manufacture of structured cabling and telecommunication systems. Responsible for the effective management of a 2 shift manufacturing operation. Specific responsibilities include:• Provide leadership and direction for Process Leaders, Manufacturing Operators and Assembly.• Manage quality, cost, schedule and safety to ensure on time delivery and customer satisfaction.• The continuous development of “front line” leaders to strengthen the management team. • Develop and facilitate continuous improvement and cost reduction teams.• Developed and facilitate daily production meetings with leadership staff.• Prepare and administer quarterly and yearly performance appraisals for all direct reports.• Manage department budgets to control costs.Noteworthy accomplishments:• Reduced manufacturing process cost by $73,000 in 2001.• Co-facilitated a Kanban and Kiazen cross-functional teams.• Developed and facilitated 5-S cross-functional team.• Developed metrics to measure on-time delivery, scrap rates and in ventory accuracy.• Developed leadership team to help manage day-to-day department operations

"A small manufacturer and designer of Industrial Power Supplies."Responsible for the effective management of a first shift operation. Specific responsibilities included:• Provided leadership to a diverse staff of 25 employees, which included assemblers, group leaders, repair technicians and warehouse personnel.• Developed cross-functional team to write standard operating procedures and practices.• Mentored group leader staff, to develop their leadership skills.• Managed production schedules through group leader staff, to ensure on time deliveries. Noteworthy accomplishments:• Increased throughput by 20%• Decreased workmanship errors by 70%.• Introduced company to lean manufacturing and provided training to manufacturing personnel.

• Effectively managed non-exempt personnel. • Responsible for the daily distribution of work assignments to a workforce of 140 assemblers.• Worked closely with all levels of management to resolve day-to-day production issues and search for proactive solutions.• Administered performance assessments for direct reports.• Executed daily production schedules to ensure on time customer deliveries.

• Responsible for the quality control of manufactured products. • Ensured all products met company specifications.• Achieved company goal of 98% accuracy for all quality reviewed products.

Bachelor Of Business Administration (B.B.A.)

H.S. Diploma