Operations professional with substantial achievements in operations management, manufacturing, engineering, product development, end to end supply chain management and multi-site operations. Six Sigma Black Belt Certified. Combines executive leadership with business training and expertise across the full spectrum of engineering disciplines including mechanical, biomechanical, manufacturing, automation and electrical. Experienced in quality assurance and regulatory compliance, ISO 9001/13485, cGMP and OSHA. Possesses excellent strategic and tactical abilities; able to identify problems and devise successful short and long-term solutions. Highly skilled trainer and motivator; able to reach consensus through negotiation.U.S. patent holder:No. 5,413,142 - Check value for controlling fluid flowNo. 5,441,533 - Automatic fluid circulating system and methodNo. 6,026,468 - Walking brace with enhanced shock absorbencyNo. 7,744,551 - Temperature regulated compression braceNo. 8,226,585 - Brace having inflatable supportNo. D500,855 - Low profile pneumatic walking braceSpecialties: Product development, RF heat sealing, Ultrasonic welding, Injection molding, DFM, Continuous improvement, TQM, Plant operations, Lean Manufacturing, Micro and Nano Electro-Optical Assembly, Workforce Management, End to End Supply Chain, Inventory Management, Fulfillment and Warehouse Operations.
Listed skills include Medical Devices, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, and 46 others.