20+ yrs in Supply Chain and Operations Management leading cross-functional teams within high paced, demanding industries (i.e. Semiconductor, Military, Medical, Automotive).A critical understanding of integrated business planning and the need to align operational capabilities with the customer needs. A focus on exceeding customer expectations utilizing supply chain analytics to optimize operational efficiencies, assets & inventory within the supply chain.A leader in organizational transformations utilizing a structured Management Operating System (MOS) that encompasses visual management, continuous improvement and lean six sigma principles to drive positive change. A proven approach to managing process change that is critical to exceeding growth & profitability goals.• Business process ownership approach to change management ensuring accountability• Best business practices that are continuously inspected and improved• Key Performance Indicators used to measure process control, quality & effectiveness• Gap analysis with corrective action for continuous improvementA servant leadership style with hands-on approach to removing obstacles and ensuring the success of the company and its employees. A strong set of values; Integrity, Trust, and Respect which have been the foundation for building solid relationships.The results including an optimized customer experience, improved cashflow through reduced working capital, and increased profitability through improved operational efficiencies and cost reductions.References------------"Don’s full-spectrum analysis made a pivotal contribution to optimized supply plans, SIOP, and capacity management.“Don possesses an uncanny ability to quickly simplify and optimize systems. He has been able to make and implement difficult decisions for the business only because he has earned the trust and respect of the company stakeholders”“Don has a knack of getting the best performance out of all of those around him”“Don's creative problem-solving, tireless work ethic, and willingness to do whatever it takes to get things done. Don developed efficient and effective processes that drove revenue to the bottom line”“I found him [Don] technically skilled, insightful, assertive, and his ability to establish relationships across all levels of the organization made him very effective leader in a challenging business”“Don always created a foundation for his teams to quickly align to goals and objectives, but more importantly, established the strong relationships that would ensure success to the business as a whole”