CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT – MANUFACTURING OPERATIONSCapitalizing on my well-developed engineering, manufacturing management, sales and marketing skills, I’ve improved profitability and market penetration for firms in widely-diverse industries. A high energy strategic business partner, I quickly identify production problems, enabling companies to survive and grow dramatically. Key assets:■ Introducing Lean Manufacturing techniques to improve production while cutting headcount ■ Overhauling processes and procedures to maximize efficiency and minimize redundancies■ Mentoring and training personnel to control costs and identify throughput opportunities■ Understanding customer needs and eliminating roadblocks to on-time product deliveryDynamic and a gifted communicator, I am often called “The Human Can-Opener,” building such a high level of trust that employees will perform “heroics” to get the job done on-time and within-budget. My credentials include a BA from Earlham College, engineering courses from Purdue University, and Six Sigma, Lean and Kaizen training.Specialties: Lean & Flow Manufacturing / Process & Productivity Improvement / Turnarounds / Cost ControlProgram & Project Management / Facilities Layout / Cost Estimating / Performance Metrics