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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 Volume Manufacturing Division from loss to sustainable profitability within one year.• 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.• Sponsor and drive Continuous Improvement utilizing Lean Manufacturing and Waste Reduction philosophies and tools with buy-in and participation by Supply Base.• Lead integration of Corporate Culture to new acquisitions and joint ventures

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.• Monitored continued success and growth of facility previously under my direct management and mentored General Manager facilitating scope for his promotion and development of his management team.

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 supply chain environment.• 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.• Placed and mentored succeeding General Manager in support of my promotion in the Group.