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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

• Developed and implemented a localization strategy and plan to optimize UAE industry participation in a $22 billion capital project.
• Evaluate UAE manufacturing and service companies capabilities and quality management systems.
• Assist UAE manufacturing and service companies to upgrade their Quality Management Systems to meet nuclear energy standards.
• Survey global manufacturers and suppliers to the nuclear energy sector, evaluate their potential and facilitate commercial alignment with UAE industry.
• Performed international Nuclear Quality Assurance Audits as an Auditor certified by ENEC under ASME NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B Standards.
• Mentored UAE National Graduates in Supply Chain, Localization and general business practices.

Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

• Following preparation of business viability assessment assumed full time role re-structuring management team and implementing robust processes and procedures in manufacturing operations and supply chain bringing High.
• Translated and applied above techniques to the Custom Machining Division focused on the Aerospace, Oil & Gas, Wind and Nuclear Energy industry sectors.
• Restructured Corporate division in China from direct manufacturing to an outside contractor supply base thereby reducing cost, investment and risk.
• Various special projects in strategic planning and development for this multi-disciplined manufacturing organization with $70 million annual revenues.

Florence, Kentucky, USA

• Lead Operations and Business Development for nine manufacturing facilities in the USA, Canada and Mexico with combined annual revenues of $300 million.
• Responsible for placing and managing investment, assets and human resources to meet monthly, quarterly and annual Budgeted Revenue and Earnings.
• Strengthen and manage strong operating management teams in each facility with emphasis on Lean Manufacturing, Optimized Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Measured Performance and Benchmarking.
• Maintain and develop effective relationships with customers and suppliers, bolstering facilities commitment to service and quality and facilitating flexibility and creativity in negotiation and issue resolution.
• Revenue growth through enhanced customer penetration, product development, acquisitions and joint ventures.
• Ensure expedient Corrective Actions in place for budget variances and operating issues, emphasizing accountability and contributing assistance, direction and encouragement towards resolution.

Florence, Kentucky, USA

• Full Operational and Business Development responsibility for three manufacturing facilities in the USA and Canada.
• Re-vitalized stagnant foreign joint venture acquisition increasing Revenues from $30 million to $100 million per annum with corresponding Earnings growth.
• Restructured management team and operating philosophy in above joint venture utilizing Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing techniques and empowerment of staff and direct employees.
• Fostered trust and integrity with customer’s senior management, joint venture partner and key suppliers.
• Placed and mentored new management team in domestic acquisition and managed political process with continuing Owner/Manager.
• Formulated aggressive cost reduction plan, undertook product rationalization and installed system of effective budgeting, forecasting and facility performance measurement.

Batawa, Ontario, Canada

• Successfully lead a loss incurring facility to profitability in 18 months.
• Managed 350 person manufacturing facility engaged in the Defense, Aerospace and Nuclear Energy industry sectors. Facility provided full service in a tightly controlled and regulated engineering, quality assurance and.
• Lead procurement and manufacturing team in successful supply and manufacture of critical safety related assemblies for nuclear power plant installations in Romania, South Korea and China.
• Enhanced scope of customer base to include additional industry sectors to ensure growth and sustainable profitability.
• Implemented participative management style with an empowered Union workforce.
• Introduced High Performance Work Organization, facilitated QS9000 Certification, NQA-1 Certification (NPT Stamp) and sponsored introduction of Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing principles.