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Responsible for the development and implementation of the quality philosophy, policies, practices, procedures, standards and systems by which all Company operations are performed and in accordance with the strategic objectives of the Corporation.Assure that industry and governmental regulations affecting product quality are adhered to and enforced. Monitor.

Bartlett, TN, US

• Managed and built strong relationships with strategic suppliers/partners which provided cost reductions of $460K on a supplier base of $30mm.
• Managed pricing strategies that grew sales by 15%.
• Achieved operational objectives by developing, implementing and driving strategic opera-tional and marketing plans. Integrated Quality improvement techniques throughout.
• Initiated new product development and launches which incorporated process improve-ments and yielded increased profitability.
• Developed and coordinated extensive training for the technical group and sales force.
• Lead department managers and coordinate cross-functional teams.

• Managed the Quality program of 4 manufacturing sites and the corporate location. Led a staff of 45 individuals. Formulated and implemented policies, programs, standards and practices necessary to carry out the.
• Resolved several high exposure/risk multimillion dollar projects that involved all levels in the organization up to and including Senior Counsel and the CEO.
• Reduced external failure cost by over $1mm in 2015.
• Realigned and restructured quality resources.
• Drove Operational Excellence and culture changes through lean deployment. Established cross functional plant support teams, gamba walks, metrics, accountability for key activities and utilized the A3 and 8D format for.
• Assured strict compliance with Corporate requirements achieving a "World Class" ISO 9001 multi plant registration.

• Directed sales, margins, inventory, service/quality for $33mm in annual sales. job title
• Implemented marketing objectives through the development of strategic business plans.
• Developed and implemented pricing strategies and drive cost reductions.
• Maintained sales in an increasingly competitive telecom market while implementing an average 3% price increase that equated to a $600K addition to the bottom line.
• Realigned and right-sized the Diamond Sachs pricing and sales strategy to obtain a 7% ($90k) increase in standard margin.

• Managed margins, inventory, service and quality for $110mm in annual sales.
• Developed and implemented a comprehensive product line strategy for both the Electrical Division and Retail Markets with emphasis on new product development, market penetration and profitability.
• Refined this product line from (30%) margin to breakeven at a sales volume of $75mm.
• Established pricing guidelines and implemented product enhancements that enabled us to gain share in a highly competitive market.
• Worked closely with purchasing and manufacturing to achieve cost reductions in response to market price changes.

• Improved margins, inventory, service and quality for $40mm in sales, both domestic and international.
• Managed growth of the PAI product line from $10mm to $20mm in yearly sales at a 75% gross margin.
• Reduced margin losses of the D-Sub line by $365K.
• Coordination of product line moves into low cost centers in China, Malaysia, Mexico and Taiwan.

• Drove improvement initiatives.
• Coordinated restructuring of the Monterrey, Mexico Electronics Quality department which provided the foundation for achievement of the 1999 Quality Award.
• Achieved a 50% improvement on key performance measurements.
• Implemented vision inspection systems, Cost of Quality systems and performed benchmark assessments as a tool for continuous improvement.

Coordinated all aspects of moving quality department from New Jersey and restructuring it in Punta Gorda, Florida. Established and maintained a Nuclear Program which was certified in accordance with 10CFR50.

Responsible for the total system review of assigned subcontractors, primarily their ability to deliver, on time, product which conforms to contractual requirements. Acquired Secret Clearance with Department of Defense.